Blog — Pets

Fiona is a silver tabby. She had a rough start. It had to be very tough to survive. She was a pregnant 4-year-old stray when she was found. It took her a while to feel comfortable and safe in her new home. Her Mom shared with me that she has some bossy tendencies. Fiona pulls the arm of her shirt...

This is Tan Tan, a strikingly beautiful Bengal cat. When I met her, I was struck by her beauty. I've never seen a Bengal in person. It's a treat. Her breed is a mixture of wild and domestic characteristics. Tan Tan is talkative and friendly; she'll walk right up to you and meow. She is a loving inquisitive cat. She enjoys...

Dinky is a very special donkey. The more I learn about him, the more I love him. He lives at a donkey rescue in Texas. Before living at the rescue, he lived on a ranch with 5 goats: Bob, Todd, Winnefred, Miss Kitty, and Victoria. I was told he was an excellent guard donkey. He made sure the goats were...

These past few months have been very enjoyable for me. I started making time-lapse videos of my work in progress (WIP) drawings and sharing these videos on YouTube. I love connecting with people and reading their comments. As you know, YouTube is a huge platform. I'm grateful that people have been able to find me. If you're considering taking time-lapse...

Why commission a portrait? We love our families and pets. Portraits celebrate them! And, it's a lot of fun. They make wonderful gifts. This portrait of Bentley was a commission I received last year. It was a Christmas gift for Bentley's owners in Florida. I work with graphite and charcoal, and I specialize in head and shoulders portraits. It's a...