They’re vulgar and gaudy –– whimsical and exuberantly colourful. One look at Ashley Lonshore’s pop culture inspired portraits, and it’s easy to see the connection to Andy Warhol. The “modern day Andy” has a wicked sense of humour and a fearless, in-your-face style that draws thousands to her gallery on a daily basis. Of course, Audrey With Peony Headress is a favourite of mine, but I do like Vermeer’s girl with a pearl posing as Wonder Woman. And Abraham looks like he just stepped off the Gucci runway.

