If you are considering a portrait of your pet, you will need to decide whether you want it done in color or graphite (black & white). Some people will ask, “Why would I not want color?” Here is a brief anwer: Value is more important than color to the design and success of a drawing. Value is the different shades of gray between white and...
Read MoreThe Pet Sketcher on location!
Yesterday The Pet Sketcher participated in the 12th annual Fall on Brady Street Pet Parade. I was there in a booth handing out goodies and sketching a large-sized portrait of Bentley the golden retriever (pictured). It was a beautiful autumn day in Milwaukee and the turnout was tremendous. This was actually my first time sketching live outdoors and I...
Read MoreNew portrait! K-9 Scout
My next portrait is K-9 Scout of the California Department of Corrections. He is trained to detect various contraband such as cell phones, tobacco and narcotics. His portrait will be a gift to his handler/owner. You can follow my progress on this project at...
Read MoreArt from the Heart
It is a great joy to be a professional pet portrait artist, where I can combine my love of animals and art. It is also nice to know that my art makes people happy, and in some cases helps them recover after the loss of their pet. Every drawing I do is a labor of love, and every portrait is as unique as the animal it portrays. It would be a pleasure to work with you on your own one-of-a-kind pet portrait! Contact me here.