Pet Portraits

My pet portraits include dog portraits, cat portraits, and any other animal portrait. For pet portrait drawings, I work in graphite pencil, charcoal, or black and white charcoal/pencil on acid-free paper (white, ivory, or colored). I usually work from photographs (since animals don't pose very long!). All my art is rendered freehand (no computer or projector aid).
Let me create a treasured heirloom for your family... or a unique gift for somebody special!

Learn more: Commissioning a portrait.

portrait drawing of a large dog, white charcoal on mat board
Extra-Small Portrait Drawing of a Large Dog, 2011. White charcoal on black mat board, 4 1/2" x 5 1/2".
Original drawing available in my Etsy shop: $75.
Greeting cards available in my print shop.
portrait of a dog, charcoal on paper
Portrait Drawing of a Terrier, 2011. Charcoal on paper, 9" x 12".
Original drawing available in my Etsy shop: $75.
Giclée prints & greeting cards available in my print shop.
portrait of a cat, charcoal on paper
Sunny: Portrait Drawing of a Cat, 2011. Charcoal on paper, 9" x 12".
Original drawing available in my Etsy shop: $65.
Giclée prints & greeting cards available in my print shop.
portrait of a persian cat, charcoal on paper
Schnookie: Portrait Drawing of a Persian Cat, 2011. Charcoal on paper, 9" x 12".
Original drawing available in my Etsy shop: $65.
Giclée prints & greeting cards available in my print shop.
portrait of girl with dog, pastel on paper
Carla and Buffy: Pastel Portrait of a Young Lady with Her Cocker Spaniel, 1993. Pastel on paper, 24" x 30". Sold.



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--Pope John Paul II



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