Steff Green’s nostalgic “Ladies’ Companion,” touchingly conveys a strong-willed dog’s determination to lead his female companion in the direction he’s chosen, and have her follow. The artwork also expertly mirrors deep black and glowing white in both the woman’s gown and the dog’s coat. Green was born in the US, studied art at Germany’s Academy of Fine Arts, and now lives and freelances in southern Germany. Known for loose brushstrokes and clear composition, Green unites these elements in artwork that seamlessly mixes bygone elegance and contemporary playfulness.