Never Make Assumptions It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask Never make assumptions on what your clients want. A few years ago, I was commissioned to do a portrait of a dog named Harry. Even though was a simple enough task, I almost made a critical error. I almost forgot my number one rule…never assume what your […]
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Return to Artwork
Return to Artwork This drawing marks my return to artwork after a year and a half long hiatus of sorts. After moving to Hawaii in November 2019 I didn’t get a whole lot of drawing in. Life was pretty tumultuous from that point on. Moving, settling in at home with my dad, settling in at […]
How to Photograph Your Pets
How to Photograph Your Pets for a Portrait You might think that the topic of how to photograph your pets is silly. Just pull out your cell phone and take the pic, right? Maybe, if all you wanted was a bunch of random pet photos on your phone. But that’s hardly the case […]
Commissioned Pet Portraits
Commissioned Pet Portrait Bittersweet For those of you who know me, you know commissioned pet portraits are my thing. I draw all kinds of animal portraits, but primarily cats and dogs. Sadly, most of the portraits I’m asked to draw are of fur babies that have already passed on. So, I am touched and honored […]
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