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What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? I adore animals. I get so excited when I wake up and realise today is a new day and I get to paint yet another adorable face. My pet rats Willow and Lilac feature heavily over on my YouTube channel Mice & Rat Enrichment. And I knew our subscribers would
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In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? The other day I was at the zoo with my family and the last enclosure we visited were the Tigers. I find these beautiful giant cats so captivating. When they look at you, they hold so much confidence, beauty and elegance in their gaze. That’s
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What’s the trait you value most about yourself? The first animal I ever painted professionally was as a gift for a friend. It was that painting that ignited my pet portrait business. So what was different about these paintings to any other genre that I’ve ever painted? Loyalty and connection. When I paint an animal,
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What could you do more of? Painting, and then more painting. When I’m painting a pet portrait, It’s like the rest of the world around me melts away. It’s just me, and that cute little animal I’m bringing to life on the blank page in front of me. Can you relate with something you love?
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What brands do you associate with? Whenever I begin a pet portrait, I start with an inky, illustrative line drawing. Sometimes it’s super loose, and other times it needs more precision. Bronte the French Bulldog needed more precision, with so many tiny fine details needing attention. The challenge I came up against with this portrait
