Pet Loss

Losing a pet is always a difficult time, and I always feel so honored to draw memorial pet portraits. I’ve noticed two types of people when it comes to pet loss: those who order a portrait early so they can have it before the pet passes, and those who order a portrait a while after the initial shock has passed and wish to have a lasting memorial of their furry best friend.

I got to draw this portrait of Bailey before she passed, and it was a sweet thing for her Mom to have when she passed away. I got to talk to the client again recently and here’s what she had to say: “I’m so glad I had you do my Mom’s Boston last Christmas because she passed earlier this year, but your beautiful picture shines in their house!”

Portraits are such a sweet way to memorialize a pet because there’s something really special about a piece that was lovingly hand drawn. I take special care with my pet loss clients to make sure you have a truly special memorial to keep.