july 15, 2025

Snarling dog with NATO symbol on its body, red star above, and black war machines drawn in background.

Dog of War

12" x 18"

acrylic/mixed on paper


$140


Collaborative painting by Dana Ellyn & Matt Sesow.

Dog of War was painted in response to President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will sell weapons to NATO so they can bomb Russia. Trump is pushing it as 'good for our economy' because of the money the USA will make selling these weapons.  He also may impose secondary tariffs on Russia if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days.


The snarling dog—emblazoned with the NATO emblem—represents the alliance as both protector and provoker.