Dogs and Art! My two consuming passions that have evolved into a career of painting watercolor portraits of people's pets and volunteering for animal rescue! The beautiful canine companions of my collectors aren't just dogs, they are beloved members of the family. Every time I am commissioned to create a portrait of one of them, I feel honored to be invited into that family circle!
Watercolor is the perfect medium for bringing beautiful, transluscent color into such a portrait. Much like the families I work with, the fluidity of the family dynamics mimics the shimmering effects that I create with my watercolors and brushestrokes.
Not all dogs are as fortunate as those who belong to my clients. I found that although I could not physically rescue and house the pets involved in heartbreaking circumstance, I could become involved with my brushes! So I have combined my passions of art and dogs by donating a portion of every pet portrait commissioned to a worthy animal rescue organization.
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Jenny H "Amy did a painting of my in-laws border collie for my FIL's birthday. From only a few photos she got annie's personality dead on and it looked just like her, down to the long hairs. He loved it so much he put it on the mantle. Such great work and a really touching gift! Thank you so much!"
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Marianne F "Amy your painting of Indie was just beautiful. So alike it brought a tear to my eye and my friends loved it. Can't wait to have Monty painted for my dads birthday. Thank you again. Marianne"
