Pets
Your pet’s eyes say so much, don’t they? With just a look you know if your pet is happy, anxious, sad or scared. That’s why when I create a pet portrait, I always start with the eyes. It helps me establish a connection.
I also enjoy adding and enhancing any bright colors that are reflected in the fur which makes each piece truly custom and unique.
Throughout the drawing process I find myself talking to the animal as it takes form and by the time I finish, I feel like I know each one personally. And who wouldn’t want to know these sweeties?
Just look at their eyes…
"Stanley" - 2024 - Colored Pencil on Acquarello Watercolor Hot Pressed Paper - Memorial
"Finding Finny" - 2023 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Scooby and Max" - 2023 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Gunter" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Hank" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Bauer" - 2020 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper - Memorial
"Blue" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper
"Jack" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper
"Chunk" - 2020 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Duke" - 2020 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Fat Dog" - 2020 - Graphite Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper Memorial
"Frank" - 2020 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Oscar" - 2022 - PanPastels and Colored Pencils on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Remi" - 2022 - Colored Pencils on Canson 1557 Drawing Paper - Memorial
"Loki" - 2020 - Colored Pencils on Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper
"Lying Dog" - 2021 - Colored Pencils on Canson 1557 Drawing Paper - Patreon Tutorial taught by Leontine van Vliet
"Mabel" - 2022 - PanPastel and Colored Pencil on Canson 1557 Drawing Paper
"Murphy" - 2021 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Nelson" - 2022 - PanPastel and Colored Pencil on Canson 1557 Drawing Paper
"Pearl" - 2021 - PanPastel and Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Reagan" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper - Memorial
"Tchai" - 2020 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Sophie" - 2022 - Pastel Pencil and Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper
"Tuxedo Cat" - 2020 - Pastel Pencil on Strathmore Mixed Media Paper - Patreon Tutorial taught by Leontine Van Vliet
"Walt" - 2021 - Colored Pencil on Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper - Memorial
"Little Beggar" - 2021 - PanPastel and Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper
"Waylon" - 2021 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
"Argo" - 2022 - Pastel Pencil on Pastelmat Paper
"KC" - 2021 - PanPastel and Colored Pencil on Strathmore Drawing Paper - Memorial
"Ginger" - 2022 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper
"Bindy" - 2023 - Colored Pencil on Pastelmat Paper - Memorial
The mediums I use are graphite pencil, colored pencil, pastel pencil and PanPastel
My typical portrait sizes are 8” x 10”, 9” x 12” and 11” x 14”
My prices are dependent upon size, medium and detail involved in the reference photo
If you are considering having a portrait created, refer to my pricing page for more information and fill out the form on the contact page to begin the process