Hand-drawn pet portraits
Drawn slowly,
by hand, with love.
Send a photograph. It comes back in graphite, one layer at a time.
The collection
Every piece so far
Each one carries the artist’s own words, exactly as she first shared them.

Pumpkin
This is Pumpkin… an adorable doggy belonging to the wonderful mom-daughter duo, Carrie Knight and Faith Knight. Both of these ladies have been a tremendous blessing to me!
Graphite

Jacob
My latest commission for a family member's friend… This is Jacob. I hear he was such a good boy. 🫶🏻 I used graphite for this drawing
Graphite

Bella, Ghost and Yuki
Meet Bella, Ghost, and Yuki! This is a graphite commission I just completed for my friend, Nina. 🙂
Graphite

Scampi
I wanted to bless my friend, Tiffany Goodman, by creating a graphite drawing of her beloved Scampi. I know you miss her and I hope this portrait will remind you of her sweet face. ⚘️
Graphite

Presley
My latest graphite drawing of Presley… a well-loved doggy who uniquely has two different colored eyes! Custom portrait for Angie Bennett Brown 🐕
Graphite

Bear
This is Bear… drawn in pencil for my cousin, Shannon, in remembrance of him
Graphite

Callie
Please be kind, this is my first cat pet portrait, lol! 🥹😺 This is for Trish Harvey and this precious kitten is Callie! 💖
Graphite

Lady the Wolamute
Lady the Wolamute (part wolf, part Malamute)… for Yolanda Mathis. Done in artist sketch pencils
Graphite

The Doggy Trio
I haven't posted my art in awhile but I did this commission back in March:April. This doggy trio is done in graphite. Madi DeShields, I am so happy April loved it! ❤️
Graphite

Coal
For my Mom's birthday coming up in March, I drew this in remembrance of her beloved little poodle, Coal. Drawn in graphite and enhanced with Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil, Graphite

General Lee
Done in acrylic paint of this gorgeous dog, General Lee! I entered in the Trekell Pet portrait contest
Acrylic

Evening Reading
A monochromatic acrylic painting I was able to paint a few years ago with the excellent instruction from Realistic Acrylic Portraits
Acrylic

Horse and Rider
Horse and Rider acrylic painting done on canvas with a class from Realistic Acrylic Portraits
Acrylic

Christmas Lights Wreath
A Christmas wreath drawing from several years ago which I drew just for fun, using markers
Ink marker

Rose, Early
A rose sketch of mine from many moons ago… done in colored pencil
Coloured pencil

Daddy’s Racecar
A sketch of my Daddy's custom built racecar done in Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil

Rose in Stained Glass
After several days of coloring here and there, this rose is ready for her debut! 😊 I used Prismacolor colored pencils for this one
Coloured pencil

Peace and Joy
Back in 2017, I drew this Christmas wreath and colored it using Copic alcohol ink markers. The words in the center are done with a stamp, but everything else is hand-drawn
Ink marker

Snow on the Red Barn
Done in acrylic paint 🎨
Acrylic

Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread man drawn and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil

Hydrangeas
I drew these Hydrangeas using ink
Ink

Fear Not
I drew this in the margin of my Bible to highlight this scripture. #BibleArtJournaling 2
Coloured pencil, Ink

The Lord Was My Stay
I drew this in the margin of my Bible to highlight this scripture. #BibleArtJournaling 3
Coloured pencil, Ink

A Place to Dwell
I drew this in the margin of my Bible to highlight this scripture. #BibleArtJournaling
Coloured pencil, Ink

Wonky Guitar
It's a bit of a misshapen and wonky drawing of a guitar, 😄 but I was moreso practicing blending the Prismacolor colored pencils. I'm still a work in progress, lol
Coloured pencil

Peace Lily
My lettering skills leave something to be desired 😃 but this Peace Lily is drawn using a combination of graphite and ink
Graphite, Ink

The Mailbox in Winter
My own spin on a drawing class hosted by Keep It Colorful. This is a mixed media art piece
Mixed media

Raindrops
My realistic raindrop drawing created with a combination of Copics, Prismacolors, and a white gel ink pen for highlights
Coloured pencil, Ink marker

After the Rain
One of my illustrated pieces done in ink and colored with good old-fashioned crayons
Crayon, Ink

Balloon Dog
Practicing my reflections on this balloon dog, hand-drawn and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil
Ready to post
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Finished originals, packed flat and posted. Everything else here is drawn to order.

General Lee
Done in acrylic paint of this gorgeous dog, General Lee! I entered in the Trekell Pet portrait contest
Acrylic
$420 Buy this piece

Evening Reading
A monochromatic acrylic painting I was able to paint a few years ago with the excellent instruction from Realistic Acrylic Portraits
Acrylic
$420 Buy this piece

Horse and Rider
Horse and Rider acrylic painting done on canvas with a class from Realistic Acrylic Portraits
Acrylic
$420 Buy this piece

Christmas Lights Wreath
A Christmas wreath drawing from several years ago which I drew just for fun, using markers
Ink marker
$240 Buy this piece

Rose, Early
A rose sketch of mine from many moons ago… done in colored pencil
Coloured pencil
$295 Buy this piece

Rose in Stained Glass
After several days of coloring here and there, this rose is ready for her debut! 😊 I used Prismacolor colored pencils for this one
Coloured pencil
$295 Buy this piece

Peace and Joy
Back in 2017, I drew this Christmas wreath and colored it using Copic alcohol ink markers. The words in the center are done with a stamp, but everything else is hand-drawn
Ink marker
$240 Buy this piece

Snow on the Red Barn
Done in acrylic paint 🎨
Acrylic
$420 Buy this piece

Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread man drawn and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil
$295 Buy this piece

Hydrangeas
I drew these Hydrangeas using ink
Ink
$240 Buy this piece

Fear Not
I drew this in the margin of my Bible to highlight this scripture. #BibleArtJournaling 2
Coloured pencil, Ink
$295 Buy this piece

Wonky Guitar
It's a bit of a misshapen and wonky drawing of a guitar, 😄 but I was moreso practicing blending the Prismacolor colored pencils. I'm still a work in progress, lol
Coloured pencil
$295 Buy this piece

The Mailbox in Winter
My own spin on a drawing class hosted by Keep It Colorful. This is a mixed media art piece
Mixed media
$340 Buy this piece

Raindrops
My realistic raindrop drawing created with a combination of Copics, Prismacolors, and a white gel ink pen for highlights
Coloured pencil, Ink marker
$295 Buy this piece

Balloon Dog
Practicing my reflections on this balloon dog, hand-drawn and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils
Coloured pencil
$295 Buy this piece
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Send your photographs
Three or four clear pictures in good daylight. Eyes matter most.
We agree the piece
Size, medium and how many companions. You approve the price before anything begins.
It arrives
Drawn one layer at a time, then packed flat and posted to you.
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