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
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commissioned portrait
Kitties 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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Two Portraits, Choose One
Too many ideas leads to two portraits, one for me and one for the customer! Several years ago I had
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Buddy and Tibbie, Portraits With Stories
This was one of my first posts way back in February 2009, and a portrait I’d done for old friends
Read MoreMadison’s Portrait
I began a portrait of Madison way back in the summer, but between the festival and a few foster cats
Read MoreA New Portrait: Madison
Yes, he’s really in the sink! I’m so pleased with this pose. When I work with a customer for a
Read MoreLassie’s Portrait is Moving Along!
Now that I found the right shade of dark green, the background looks much more complete; note that in yesterday’s
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