My sister had to put down her dachsund Bailey last week. Such a hard thing to do, but it was necessary. I will begin his portrait this week and will post updates as I progress. Check back soon! Here are three snapshots of my progress so far: #1- I always begin with the eyes. #2- Then I focus on the darkest areas of the portrait. It’s more common to...
Read MoreTime for a double-portrait!
I started on Mick and Maggie today. My first 2-in-1 portrait, I’ll let you know how it goes! And two weeks later, here is the final portrait of Mick and Maggie. It was completed and delivered in time for a Mother’s Day gift!...
Read MoreEnd of Watch, K-9 Officer Qai
I have begun work on my latest portrait, this time it’s a German shepherd named Qai (pronounced “Ky”), a former K-9 unit of the Elm Grove Police Department. Qai passed away this past July at the age of 13 1/2, but he lives on in our memories and the legacy of service he left behind. I plan to donate this finished portrait to the EGPD in...
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.