2022 OFFICIAL POSTER
Each year , Westminster commissions an original artwork to serve as the image on its commemorative poster . Over the years , world-renowned artist Misha Lenn has captured the essence of the annual celebration by highlighting the winning dogs in iconic NY locations . The 2022 Westminster events initially set for January in NYC were Lenn ’ s inspiration for this Central Park snowy scene surrounded by New York City ’ s iconic landmarks . Although the events were postponed to June due to a surge of the pandemic in Manhattan , the art will stand as an homage to the club ’ s history with New York City .
Extending the celebrated artwork ’ s charitable life , the Westminster Kennel Club donates the original painting to Take the Lead . Proceeds from the raffle of the artwork will support the organization in its efforts to provide direct services , support , and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness and those affected by natural disasters .
Interested parties will be able to purchase tickets over the next year at significant dog shows and through the Take the Lead website , with the winner drawn and announced during Westminster Week 2023 .
146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show l June 18-22 , 2022 l Tarrytown , NY
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Westminster . Winter Delight • Misha Lenn
Artist Misha Lenn is an internationally acclaimed , award-winning artist who has developed a very distinctive style of watercolor painting . The complex patterns of Klimt , the elegance and grace of Degas , the romantic verve of Renoir , technical command of Monet and the vibrant energy of Toulouse Lautrec has been his primary influences . We recognize their influence in his works as he combines elegant brush strokes with dazzling watercolor . Impressionism permeates his work .
At a very early age while studying music , Misha found that he had an inclination to draw . He made the switch and has not looked back since . Misha ’ s musical interest still manifests itself in his jazz piano playing in his spare time , and also appears in his art in the form of musical scores collaged into his paintings an element that has become his artistic trademark .
MISHA LENN
Misha received his master ’ s degree from the prestigious Academy of Art and Design in St . Petersburg , Russia . Misha has had numerous solo exhibitions and his watercolor paintings can be found in private and museum collections in the United States , Russia , Germany , Canada , France , Sweden , Spain , Israel , and Monaco . Misha has won numerous awards for his logo designs and watercolors . His prestigious list of clients includes Calvin Klein , DKNY , Harvard University , Boston Symphony Orchestra , Boston Ballet , Time Magazine , Westminster Kennel Club , and Godiva Chocolatier just to name a few .
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