About the artist
I'm Denise, a pet portrait and wildlife coloured pencil artist based in North Wales.
Art is my happy place, something that I found to help me escape and switch off from work at the end. Immersing myself in the practice of creating pulls my focus onto my drawing and I become completely absorbed in the process, leaving the pressures of everyday life behind.
My passion for art blends perfectly with my love of animals. As an animal lover and owner, I understand that our animal companions are extremely important members of our families. They enhance our lives in so many ways. The bond between us and our pets is unique. That wonderful feeling being greeted by an over excited furry or feathered friend at the end of the day is precious. They have the ability to understand our emotions and brighten our mood, making us feel like everything is right in the world, because their love is unconditional.
I have been extremely fortunate to share my life and home with some adorable and much-loved animal family members over the years, from rabbits to budgies to cats, and I have cherished them all. We currently have one beautiful cat, Nemo who is twelve years old and a bigger personality you will not find. Full of life and fun and obsessed with food. If you’re heading to the kitchen, she will be right at your heels, just in case a treat may come her way.
Our pets all have their own individual personalities and my aim is to capture the essence and spirit of your animal companion's character in my drawings. This is why, when you commission a portrait to honour the special bond you share with your furry or feathered friend, as well as sending your photos to me, I love to receive a little information about your faithful companion and their personality. Strange as it may seem, but I do like talking to them as I bring them to life on paper! (did I really just admit that!)
A lot of love and care goes into every pet portrait, as I understand how important these wonderful animals are.
The materials I use are of the highest quality and include:
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Faber Castell Polychromos coloured pencils
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Derwent Light Fast coloured pencils
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Caran D’ache Pablo coloured pencils
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Claire Fontaine Pastelmat paper
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Strathmore 500 Series Bristol Plate Surface paper