More Than a Portrait… A Treasure for the Soul
There are loves that shape who we are, the ones that greet us at the door, stand beside us through every season,
or light up our world with a single smile.
Whether it’s the wise eyes of a faithful dog, the quiet strength of a beloved horse, or the tender expression of someone dear, these faces
are the heart of our story.
All portraits are drawn by hand in professional-grade colored pencil and sealed with a clear acrylic coating. Colored pencil creates rich, luminous color and extraordinary detail. The result is a piece that looks painted, but holds the intimacy and precision that only a hand-drawn work can.
Finished portraits are enclosed in a protective sleeve and shipped between rigid cardboard. Framed portraits shipped boxed.
Most Popular Size/Price Choices
I also do custom sizes if there is a particular size you need. Please call or email me to discuss.
The Process:
Every portrait begins with a story, your story. I take the time to learn about your beloved pet, horse, or loved one, their personality, their spirit, the little things that make them unforgettable. From there, I bring their presence, their warmth, their expression, their soul, back to you in a way that feels real. I carefully bring them to life on paper with colored pencils, using only archival materials
for a timeless finish.
Ordering your custom portrait is simple:
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Choose your portrait size
Choose your portrait medium, size, and whether you'd like it framed or unframed (see below.)
(please note: 5 x 7 portraits are limited to one subject.)
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Submit your payment via PayPal
(Other options like credit card, Venmo, check, or payment plans are available, just email me.)
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Send me your photos
Email high-quality images of your pet, horse, or loved one.
(Pedigree portraits require a copy of your pet’s papers.)
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We’ll discuss your vision
Once I receive your photos, I’ll reach out to go over any special requests
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Stay connected during the process
Each piece is drawn on watercolor paper, mounted on archival board, and sealed with a clear acrylic coating-ready to frame without glass. You’ll receive progress photos throughout, so you can watch your portrait come to life.
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Final approval and delivery
Once the portrait is finished, I’ll send a photo for your approval before shipping. Each unframed finished portrait is enclosed in a clear water-proof sleeve placed between rigid cardboard for protection.
5 x 7 to 9 x 12 sizes are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. All other sizes are shipped via UPS Ground. If you would like to insure your portrait during shipping for an additional fee, please let me know. (International clients email for shipping prices)
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Turnaround time
Small portraits typically take 1 to 2 weeks. Larger works may require 4 to 6 weeks. PLEASE ORDER EARLY for holiday gift giving as I get backed up quickly. |
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
If you’ve been thinking about commissioning a portrait, now is the perfect time. It’s not just art - it’s a gift to your future self or loved one.
A way to preserve the love that fills your heart today. I’d be honored to tell your loved one's story in pencil.
Order your portrait today and secure your place in my schedule.
About Registration and Pedigree Portraits
A registration or pedigree portrait is a visual legacy. Unlike a standard portrait, a registration piece combines your horse’s or dog's likeness with the proud lineage that shaped them. Meticulously drawn in colored pencil, these portraits are especially meaningful for breeders and show owners, serving as a timeless tribute to both the individual horse or dog and the generations that came before.
Its heritage, history, and heart on paper.
Order yours from the unframed colored pencil portraits section. Once you order you will receive instructions on how to mail your horse or dog's papers. If you have any additional questions please email or call me.
I look forward to working with you to create a memory that will last a lifetime!
$260
UNFRAMED 5 x 7 - $260
UNFRAMED 8 x 10 - $525
UNFRAMED 9 x 12 - $725
UNFRAMED 12 x 16 - $1,195
UNFRAMED 16 x 20 - $1,995
FRAMED 5 x 7 - $410
FRAMED 8 x 10 - $725
FRAMED 9 x 12 - $995
FRAMED 12 x 16 - $1,495
FRAMED 16 x 20 - $2,295
Frame Choices
Commission examples — all drawn by hand in colored pencil