This painting is all about contrasts — warm and cool colors, velvet couch and silky fur, simple and intricate patterns, and the two distinct canine personalities. Holly looks intently at the viewer with an expression of slight disdain at the behavior of Daisy, her companion on the couch. Daisy is intent upon retaining possession of her turquoise string toy, guarding against any sudden invasive (and highly unlikely) move by Holly.
