Seventy-Fifth Birthday Gift

My mother turned seventy-five recently, and I wanted a special gift for her.  I decided to do a colored pencil drawing of her and her parents from when she was a girl. She was very happy with it, and it's now displayed in a place of honor at her house!

Dog Prints Available!

New prints of colored pencil drawings available in my Etsy shop!  These can be customized with your own dog's name, or if you're interested in a drawing of your own pet done in this style, let me know!

A Couple of Adorable Puppies!

I was so excited when I saw the photo of these two pups.  Look how adorable!  The entire time I painted them, my kids were begging to take them home!  As you can see, I changed the angle a bit so that they fit the composition more nicely.

To see a time-lapse video of the painting process, click here!

Confirmation Gift

This young girl's mother wanted a small gift for her confirmation.  She'd chosen St. Lucy as her patron saint, so wanted a portrait of her daughter as St. Lucy.  I found a photo of the style of crown St. Lucy was known to wear, and added it to her face.  It's a tiny little piece, maybe 4" tall, but a wonderful memory for a special day in her life!

Colored Pencil Drawings Now Available!

I've dusted off my colored pencils and begun playing around with them again.  Practiced a bit on some celebrity photos, as seen above.  They offer excellent detail and precision, and a completely different vibe than a painting does.  

If you're considering a portrait, we can discuss which would be right for you- a painting or a drawing.  Either way I can make you something beautiful!

Baby Olivia

This adorable little gal is about to turn one, and will be celebrating with an Olivia-themed party, since her name is-- you guessed it-- Olivia!  What a fun painting this was- with the quilt and the book.  One of my favorites so far!

To see a time-lapse video of the painting process, click here!

Award-Winning Puppy!

This client's sister loves her dog as much as her own child (understandable for such a cutie!), so she decided a painting of the puppy in all its award-winning glory would be the perfect birthday gift!

A Man and His Dog

My client claims her husband is the guy who has everything, so what better gift for him than a painting with him and two of his favorite things- his truck and his dog! 

Cat And Dog Portrait Minis Available!

These little mini canvases are all available!  They're 5" x 7" and painted on canvas board, ready to display as-is or be popped into a frame.  They're available for $35 at my Etsy shop, or email me directly to cut out the middle-man and receive a discount!

A Day At the Beach

At least once a year, I try to take a photo of my kids at the beach like this-- backs to the camera, holding hands, looking out at the ocean.  I have a whole series of them, and I love looking back at the changes that happen from year to year. 

A Wedding Gift

My sweet client wanted a special wedding gift for her sister and fiancé, so decided to have their portrait done as a surprise.  The photo she had to work from was fairly small and lacked detail, so I worked from both it and a more detailed photo of her sister in order to get it just right.  The couple displayed the painting at their wedding!

Here's what the client had to say about the gift:

Thank you again for the painting.  It was perfect and a big hit.  They both loved it.