b'W HAT I K NOWAN INTERVIEW WITH OUR COVER ,ARTISTBeth WhitlowAFASCINATOR IS A HEADPIECE , a style of millinery, and the inspirationfor some of Beth Whitlows charming dog portraits.When I first saw the crazy fascinators at the royal wedding of PrinceWilliam and Kate Middleton, I couldnt believe that anyone would wearsomething so outrageous, especially Princess Beatrice. Her fashion was soboisterous I was certain she was protesting the wedding, said Beth. I want-ed to practice painting dogs a bit more and thought it would be funny toput some of these outrageous fascinators on them. After I had done two orthree paintings, I gained more confidence. Another member of our art guildsaw what I was doing and offered me half of her upcoming show at ourlocal arts center. Its hard to describe how excited and terrified I was at thisoffer. I had 13 pieces in that show, and still have a few that I will never sell.They are so meaningful to me as the first in this whole series.Princess Beatrice, wearing her contro-versial topper at the royal wedding ofPrince William and the former KateMiddleton, designed by celebritymilliner Philip Treacy.36 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'