SEVENTY-TWO.

Depending on your preference, one of the things that can make a room is a fantastic piece of art. It can create a mood or enhance an atmosphere that is already present ... we're not here to talk about Perez Hilton, promise.

What we are here to talk about is Sam Charles, who is a contemporary animal art painter. His work is pretty self-explanatory - large animal portraits that are painted against colorful backdrops. Yes, of course, it's for the animal lovers and there's something great about how warm and almost Warhol-esque his work seems. And unlike most animal art, there's nothing creepy about them.