Puppies, like babies, are too cute to resist. Ahhhh puppies…we want to cuddle them and enjoy their clumsy playfulness! Those soft bundles of energy are great stress relievers. No wonder then that an entire day is devoted to puppies! In … Read More
Wood slice pet portrait commission – a unique gift. So many of us share our lives with a furry companion – how can we not think of them from time to time? And if you aren’t lucky enough to have … Read More
Client consultation process Cheddar loves to have his photo taken. He seems to know which poses might even be worthy of being photographed. Previously, I published Azara, another pet portrait commission. Both cats live with the same owner who … Read More
Azara: Commissioned pet portrait. Azara’s owner found me in a local Facebook group before Christmas. She had a very special request: to paint her two cats so that they could be printed on pillows before Valentine’s Day. She had … Read More
Coco, the Yorkie, custom portrait. Coco is a petite Yorkie with a sweet disposition. I painted her in soft colours, something a little different from the other pet portraits I have done for darker coloured dogs. Behind that … Read More
Ziggy and Stella prove that two dogs are better than one. I enjoy reading stories of pets that I am commissioned to paint. Ziggy and Stella’s stories are intertwined, as you will see. Ziggy’s story. Ziggy is a Husky mix … Read More
Jake and Digby on reclaimed cedar A few years ago, I was given access to a pile of old wood that was bound for the dump. Like most artists, I cannot pass up an offer of anything that can … Read More
Two friends painted on Canadian birch wood slices. Cody and Jake are with their new owners who received their Christmas presents early this year. Their daughter who commissioned them, reports that her parents were very happy with both portraits. The … Read More
Wood slice menagerie of perfect pets. My friends will understand if I am a bit cross-eyed this holiday season. Let me explain. Over time, I have saved many photos of the dogs that brighten my life, including furry friends who … Read More
Miles and Bobby: custom portraits on wood slices. Miles and Bobby are painted on a 3″ diameter (approx) Canadian Birch wood slice. The owner wants to display the ornaments all year long in her home. I chose a lime green … Read More
Handmade gifts with meaning… Are you like me and treasure anything that has been handmade? Do you keep the rock your son painted when he was small? Or the jar craftily surrounded by glued sticks that chubby hands brought home … Read More
Maltese love knows no bounds. This girl! I have captured her personality when she is attentive. Did she just hear the word walk? Or is there a possibility that she might be gifted with a tiny piece of cheese or … Read More