Can I use a crummy photo?

In short, yes! I have had a few commissions as of late, that have been drawn from, well, terrible photos. When a loved one has passed, sometimes all we have left is a couple of grainy snapshots. Or if the … Continue reading

Mason and Gracie

Happy Holidays, everyone! I’m posting this after Christmas to keep the spirit of surprises alive, although this was one of my final projects pre-baby. An old friend asked me to do a portrait of her son Mason and her parents’ … Continue reading

Christmas gift roundup!

Here are my paintings and drawings that made it under families’ Christmas trees this past holiday season. It really is an honour and privilege to have been a part of people’s festivities. I just wish I could see the looks … Continue reading

German Shepherd for Christmas

Hi there, I cannot believe how quickly the holidays are sneaking up and I am proud to say my portraits will be under some peoples’ trees! Here is a sneak peek of an adorable German Shepherd I’m working on: I … Continue reading

Pets and Their Portraits

Check out the Photo Jakey’s Mom took! He’s a couple years older now than when the photo was taken, so he’s lost his pink spot on his nose…but still pretty cool, huh? I think Mandy has inspired a new series … Continue reading

Tis the Season! A Wedding Portrait

Bonjour! A dear friend got married over the weekend. It was a lovely ceremony and reception, followed by an excellent field party…with a METEOR SHOWER!! Pretty perfect! Of course, when I met Sarah and Brent’s dog Amelia, my first thought … Continue reading

A couple of very darling paintings…

I just finished the prize for my Cutest Photo Ever! Contest, a very sweet portrait of Daddy and his Boy, for Robynn of Hamilton, Ontario. Although it is a smaller portrait, measuring 9″x12″, it packs quite  bit of detail in…there’s … Continue reading

And the Winners Are…

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in my Cutest Photo Ever Contest! There were such amazing entries and the competition truly was very very stiff! Winners were determined by the number of votes, with most-voted-for images winning. IN FIRST PLACE … Continue reading