Pet Portrait Commissions

Lady, a beloved furry companion: gone but not forgotten   Our beloved fur companions  hold a place in our hearts from the time they are adopted.  The loss of a pet is heart wrenching.  I love Erica Jong’s quotation about … Read More

How I paint a cat: the steps to a finished product   In this post, I demonstrate the step-by-step process of painting a cat.  While working on any portrait I take many photos of the process leading to the finished … Read More

“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~ Winnie the Pooh. It gives me much joy and satisfaction to bring each dog I paint to life.   Tony’s expression is so endearing and his pose, … Read More

How I paint a puppy on canvas: Fear is part of the process Learning to deal with a certain amount of fear is something natural when it comes to art.  But I only discovered this much later, after many struggles … Read More

WIP – Beginning puppy portrait This puppy, about 10 weeks old, is saying, “I am too cute; wouldn’t you like to cuddle me?” The minute I was sent these photos, I just had that itch to paint him right away… … Read More

Schapendoes – a commission painting  The Schapendoe or Dutch Sheep Dog is a good pet but is certainly not well-known compared to many other breeds. I have been a dog owner (two white fur balls are my companions at the … Read More

  Cody, the Sheltie, might be getting older, but he still enjoys his daily treats of raw carrots. Cody’s owner has told me that he has been unwell recently.  As most of us who are dog owners know, we face … Read More

Revisiting Georgie, the first cat I painted. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods.  They have not forgotten this.”  ~ Terry Pratchett.

“When I say artist I mean the one who is building things … some with a brush – some with a shovel – some choose a pen.” ~Jackson Pollock Sweet Georgie is my first cat portrait with Prismacolor pencils and … Read More