I donate several portraits to animal rescues each year and this is the first one in 2011. I’m donating a pet portrait voucher for an A4-sized pastel head study for a raffle hosted by New Hope Animal Rescue at a fundraising event in London later this week. ALL profits will go towards New Hope Animal Rescue. New [...]
Archive for February, 2011
New horse portrait started
February 7, 2011
I’ve just started a new horse portrait, also in pastels. The horse - or pony – is called ‘Salvatore’. What a grand name! Salvatore, who is owned and loved by a teenage girl, is half Haflinger, half Norwegian Fjord horse although he does really look like a Fjord – except for the star on his forehead. This is [...]
New cat portrait in pastels
February 7, 2011
I haven’t forgotten about you, my dear blog readers! Just been quite busy. Here’s one of my new portraits for you: a pastel painting of a lovely cat called ‘Dexter’. Sadly, he was killed in a hit and run a few weeks ago – he is sorely missed by his family (including a Springer Spaniel). He [...]
About Me
My name is Sandra Palme, I am a professional pet portrait artist based in the UK. I draw your dog, cat horse or any other pet in pastels, charcoal, coloured pencils or graphite. It is my goal to capture the pet's personality and essence as well as their looks. I know how much your pet means to you as I feel the same about mine!