Lake District Pet Portraits

29/03/2025

One of 2 Maine C**n portraits that are shipping off to Switzerland when they're done. I really loved painting all his wispy fur. His cat brother is just as radiant. Watch this space!

If you like this and would like to showcase your very own wildlife, then get in touch! I'm currently taking on commissions ♥️

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20/01/2025

The soulful gaze of a lovely black Labrador called Poppy.👀

I had the pleasure of painting Poppy this week and what a heart stealer she is .
Originally a rescue pup from Wales during lockdown, she now spends her days charming humans in a train carriage on the edge of Bassenthwaite lake. Not a bad place to end up!

This painting was an A4 portrait completed in pastels , watercolor & pencils.
I used my new Sennelier pastels to revel in the warm umber and deep indigos that made up her lovely black coat.

Thankyou for looking! ♥️🐾

08/01/2025

Check out the gorgeous kind eyes on this beautiful lady Pitbull mix. Meet the gorgeous Dutch. She has been the face I got to know very well over the holidays.
It was really lovely to paint her. Huge thankyou to Cliff for the commission.
This portrait is flying out all the way to the USA . Always remember that international portraits are so very welcome! They just might not come with hand delivery 😂

20/12/2024

So delighted to share this handsome chocolate Labrador Ronnie with you! He was one of my Christmas commissions but was gifted early! Sometimes the anticipation is too much! I'm thrilled to be able to share 🤣♥️
I really enjoyed working on his rich Colouring and matching nose. Absolutely adorable!

Wishing you all festive spirit and calm thoughts over the next few days! 🎄🐾

05/12/2024

When you fall in love with a black cocker spaniel called Tess.
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So thrilled to share my portrait of Tess with you. It's not very often I get asked to do side profile portraits so was really excited when the photos were sent in.

I also love to make black fur come alive. Indigos and cool greys with purples and chocolates. They all come together to add depth and realism to black fur. ❤️🐾
As ever. Thankyou for the support ♥️

03/12/2024

Holiday portraits being sent out today in time for the big day later this month! ❤️🐾 🌲

13/11/2024

Delighted to share a side by side of the handsomest .eden
Big thanks to Kate for the gorgeous picture . How sweet is he! 🐾😍😊

07/11/2024

05/11/2024

Meet Boo ♥️.

What a gorgeous wee dachshund to complete the trio of portraits I recently got the pleasure to paint. It was such an honor to get to paint the whole family!

04/11/2024

Head on over to Art of the WildThings to see my new Hare painting! She's been a delight to paint over the last few months ♥️

04/11/2024

JINXED.

I got to know this little dachshund very well when I had to paint her twice last month. One of the drawbacks to painting at my dining table whilst being a SAHM to an energetic toddler. Coffee got knocked. Jinx got wet. (And yes that really is her name! 🤣)

Safe to say beverages are now placed a little further away from current WIP's

But anyway. She's so gorgeous I didn't mind painting her twice!

04/11/2024

The second family member of my recently completed trio of portraits. Here we have a little dachshund called Jinx.
She certainly left an impression after I ended up painting her twice.... Keep your eyes peeled for another post bout' that 🤣