About the Artist
I create realistic soft pastel portraits of animals and pets, inspired by my connection to animals and the natural world. I’m particularly interested in the details that make each subject unique—their expression, posture, gaze, and the subtle qualities that reveal something about who they are.
With more than 20 years of experience as a visual arts educator, drawing has been an important part of both my professional and artistic life. My goal is to create portraits that feel personal, thoughtful, and true to the animal.
Custom Animal & Pet Portraits
A portrait can preserve the qualities that make an animal special and the connection they hold in your life.
Working from your photographs, I create realistic soft pastel portraits with attention to expression, form, texture, and the details that make each animal distinctly themselves. Whether you’re celebrating a beloved companion or honoring a special memory, each portrait is thoughtfully created to reflect the animal you know and love.
How it Works
1. You Share Your Photos
Choose and send reference photos that show your animal clearly and reveal their unique qualities.
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2. We Plan Your Portrait
We will discuss the portrait size, composition, and details to create a piece that feels personal and right for you.
3. I Create Your Portrait
I carefully create your realistic soft pastel portrait, focusing on the details that capture your animal's likeness, character, and presence.
Cindy L.
"It’s so beautiful. My heart is so full I can’t even put it into words. It’s gorgeous. I’m speechless. Beyond words. You captured Red in a way that means more to us than I can express. I will treasure this portrait forever.”
Gary B.
"I first saw the portrait, I was completely overwhelmed. It was so much like him that it brought all of those emotions right back. It means so much to us to have something that captures him and keeps his memory close."
Violetta
The portrait looks just like them! You really captured their personalities.