Remembering Through Art: A Portrait of a Beloved Companion

My next painting is a commissioned piece—a portrait of a client’s beloved pet who has passed away. She only had one photo to share, which makes the process more challenging. With just a single image, I lose the benefit of multiple perspectives and the chance to truly capture the pet’s personality. To make it more difficult, the photo is quite dark and lacks fine detail. Still, I’ll work with what I have and do my best to bring this cherished companion to life on canvas.

Stay tuned to see how this sweet fur baby emerges, one brushstroke at a time.

Kelp In Motion: Complete

After several attempts to incorporate something unusual into this project, I ultimately decided to stick with the fish. At first, I had planned to include a mermaid or even a sunken ship—maybe both. But after some thoughtful consideration, I realized those additions might overwhelm the painting and make it feel too busy, especially given the limited size of the canvas. In the end, simplicity won out. Perhaps in a future piece, on a larger canvas, I’ll revisit the idea and let the mermaid take center stage.