Jano and Waldo

Jano and Waldo were two Maltese Poodles who lived with Veronica de Klerk from Cradok in the Eastern Cape.

Received it and it is beautiful!! Can’t stop looking at it!!! They were so lovely and wonderful, and we loved them so much. It will be wonderful to have the drawing hanging in the house. It will feel as if they are around us as usual. Thanks so much for all your trouble, patience and kindness to do the sketch and in such wonderful manner that everybody admires it.

I SO love my job! :)

Furry family

This furry family belongs to Svenja - the lucky girl gets this for her birthday from her mom.
Gibbon the German Shepherd, Tammy, the Haflinger, Floxie the Siberian Husky and Scott the cat.

Jerome

Belinda's beautiful, graceful Dane, Jerome. Even though a pose captured in a photo is seemingly static, the animal's personality always shines through. For me, this dog oozes serenity.

Can't wait...

... To get going on this portrait. Isn't this a lovely photo? Only received it today, still not sure if the final product will include the child or not. Either way, I'm looking forward to capturing that gaze, the light and the beautiful setting in the reeds.

Emma

Isn't this the cutest puppy? Emma lives with Lorna and Bambi. Their portraits will hang alongside each other. They look so sweet together, but Bambi is still not impressed with this addition to her household!

Bugsy

Bugsy arrived from the SPCA seven years ago as a three-and-a-half month old puppy. He was lucky enough to find a forever-home with the Moores. Dorinda writes "we could never have asked for a more gently, happy dog than what he was. Just looking for fun all the time, and when he was not up to mischief, he wanted to lie next to our feet wherever we were sitting." Sadly, Bugsy passed away from cancer in Februray this year. He is missed by his human family.

It's always an honour for me to capture the memories of a much loved pet. Those who are rescued are indeed the lucky ones, but they return the favour ten-fold with incredible love and devotion. Clearly Bugsy was no exception.

Dorinda had this to say: Thanks for the most beautiful portrait of Bugsy. Harold and I were in tears. I can't say thank you enough.

[Love my 'job.']

Bart

Megan Jackson's Jack Russell, Bart.

Don't you love his collar? I love adding personal details like collars and bridles to portraits. I think they add a nice touch and some extra interest. Of course, if it is a cat or dog portrait, it's also a great way to include their name in the picture.

This portrait was completed using several different photos. Bart's impressive pose was captured during his twilight years, when the hair on his face had turned almost white with age. Reference for his colour was taken from several different photos.

Even if you choose not to have a portrait done while your pet is still with you, be sure to take as many photos as you can... this ensures that when the time comes, you have a great selection to choose from.