The Alchemy of Love
When I was growing up, we called Memorial Day “Decoration Day” and planted flowers on my grandparents’ graves. Being all
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commissioned portrait
Photographs and Memories
I’m always browsing back and forth through my photos for design projects, though typically they are just the more recent
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Mother’s and Father’s Day Special, Commissioned Pet Portraits
Did your parents pass on to you a love of animals? Did they decide one day you needed an animal
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A Gift for all Moms and Dads
Did your parents pass on to you a love of animals? Did they decide one day you needed an animal
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A Very Special Mother’s Day in 2006
Several years ago, a couple who had each had me paint portraits of their cats Dusty and DeVille as gifts
Read MoreKitties and Curtains and Watercolors
Back when I was just beginning in animal portraiture a friend and fellow cat rescuer showed me photos of her
Read MoreScarlett and Melanie
A full-color rendering that covers the entire ground—paper, canvas, etc.—is often what we think of when we envision a “portrait”,
Read MorePortrait “In the Sink”: Why Not?
Yes, he’s really in the sink! I’m so pleased with this pose. When I work with a customer for a
Read MoreThink Ahead for Mother’s and Father’s Day Commissioned Portraits
If you’re thinking of a custom portrait as a gift for someone for Mother’s or Father’s Day, let’s get started
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