Author: Kathryn
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Charlie
Charlie was drawn on using a combination of soft pastels and pastel pencils. He was a fun challenge, because I have a lot more experience drawing fur rather than feathers. I love hid one little fly-away feather on the top of his head!
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Nina
I often use my pet portraits as a way to give back. Nina was a commission that helped raise money for the Animal Rescue League of Berks County. This little sweety came to me via a random pairing for a fund-raiser sponsored by the shelter. Photo was sent to me, and then her mom was…
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Frienemies
These guys NEVER hang out together! They are both boys and must be kept apart. But for their portrait, I made them into friends! Feathered pets are fun to draw! Feathers are a bit different from fur, but creating texture and dimension are still important – and these roosters were full of personality! Thank you,…
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Oh Deer
This was an unusual request but a lot of fun – I photographed (and met!) the subject before I painted it. I used a painterly technique to give the background a camouflage look. This felt appropriate for a baby deer trying to blend into their surroundings. Baby deer; 12″ x 9″ watercolor on paper.
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Sire
Sire was a gorgeous Siberian husky who was the best friend of my husky mix. This portrait of him was painted using watercolors on high-quality paper. Sire; 9″ x 12″ watercolor on paper.
Tails of Love 