Happy Holidays!

If you are looking to give the gift of art this year please check out my website to see my available paintings. The Christmas countdown is officially on and the window for shipping is rapidly closing—please let me know if you have any questions about a specific piece, shipping, gift wrap, etc.

Read on below for studio and life news!

Pet Portraits!

I am now offering pet portrait gift certificates for under the tree! Want to give a pet portrait to a loved-one but don’t have the perfect picture of their pet? I’ll send you a gift certificate and then coordinate with the recipient to paint their four-legged friend after they’ve opened their present. Personal & fun, zero hassle or stress!

This Fall I was so surprised and excited when a popular Instagram blogger (@Carly) ordered two of my paintings out-of the-blue. I knew she was *almost* as smitten with her dogs as I am with Tripp, so I included a small pet portrait in the package. When she featured my work on her account I had a cascade of pet portrait orders that have kept me busy all November and December. Crazy how one post can make such a big difference in a small business owner’s life!

Studio Fun

Stephen, my fiancé (still sounds weird to say!), added a major dose of holiday cheer to my studio. He ordered these rainbow bulbs and they arrived on a very rainy day. He disregarded my strict orders to not go up any ladders during the evening downpour and then proudly summoned me to show off his festive handiwork. Points for cheer. Naughty list for dangerous disregard!

I made the news!

No, not for my art, for being a “beachgoer” my ultimate true identity! Stephen called me his movie star for about a week and I had to dodge Tripp the “paw.parazzi”! If you read all the way to this point…use code IAMATRUEFRIEND for 10% off originals.