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Connecticut Pet Portraits by ShawnaLee - Middlebury, CT
Portraits by ShawnaLee
Your Pet Remembered... by hand in the timeless way with love...
Your pet is an important part of your family and deserves an expertly rendered quality portrait by ShawnaLee for you or your loved ones to enjoy for decades to come! ShawnaLee has been drawing and painting animals her entire life in pursuit of capturing that part of each subject's personality in a way that photography falls short of portraying! She loves working in traditional Graphite, Charcoals or Oils*. She looks forward to sharing her joy and artistic experience with you! Let ShawnaLee capture the personality of your Pet today!
Ordering is easy! Email a sampling of your favorite photos to ShawnaLee along with information about your pet’s personality and unique qualities as well as your ideas for your portrait! ShawnaLee will provide you with recommendations to choose from! Your portrait begins when a first payment, your pet's photos & confirmed wishes are received; Your pet's portrait is finished when you are thrilled with it! Dry media typically takes about two weeks and small Oil Paintings take longer - depending on studio volume. Please order well in advance of any deadlines.
Example:
11x14" Studio Drawing of one pet is $350 + tax & shipping. Comes with a neutral mat in a protective sleeve and a signed certificate of authenticity. Please inquire for other sizes/media.
As an avid animal lover and local Pet Rescue supporter, ShawnaLee, supports local venues such as DAWS, NFSAW, Whiskers, Hidden Acres, etc.. ShawnaLee demonstrates and shows throughout CT and teaches art lessons to all ages and abilities throughout the year.
ShawnaLee has been in business creating traditional portraits since 1992 and has a CT State Tax Registration Number (007045867-000).
* The Traditional artist materials are authentic. This is mentioned because there are great number of "artist sites" offering portraits and claiming that they are hand done when in fact, they are digitally created "by hand”, printed and perhaps even dabbed with a few paints. ShawnaLee begins each painting with a drawing, and builds up the layers, by hand, very much like the old masters. She uses authentic quality artist materials and skills honed over a lifetime dedication to the arts. The exceptional quality of hand rendered art with traditional materials speaks for itself. Quality matters!
ShawnaLee also teaches art lessons via zoom! Class topics vary due to demand. Private lessons are available as well as Gift Certificates!
Please contact and book me on Petworks. Thank you.
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Portraits
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Connecticut / New England
What year did you begin serving pets?
1976
How did you hone your craft?
I've been drawing and painting my whole life, have a BA in Studio Art/illustration and am a board member of the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. I draw and paint daily.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Take photos in natural light (like next to window or cloudy day); get on eye level about 6-10 feet away. Zoom in on the face and look for happy clear expressions.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
My work is done entirely by hand honed from a lifetime of a dedication to the arts and a lifetime of living with lots of furbabies. I love animals and am excited to capture their personalities in my work.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Animal Portraits
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
Connecticut / New England
What year did you begin serving pets?
1976
How did you hone your craft?
I've been drawing and painting my whole life, have a BA in Studio Art/illustration and am a board member of the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. I draw and paint daily.
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Take photos in natural light (like next to window or cloudy day); get on eye level about 6-10 feet away. Zoom in on the face and look for happy clear expressions.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
My work is done entirely by hand honed from a lifetime of a dedication to the arts and a lifetime of living with lots of furbabies. I love animals and am excited to capture their personalities in my work.
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