Feeling It

Feeling It...

I've always been obsessed with texture and can often be seen running my hands along everything as I walk by. The love of texture might only be eclipsed by my love of paper. I can spend hours browsing, touching and even smelling paper. This fell in to a natural relationship with Chigirie -- creating art with hand torn, hand made, textured papers.

I am an avid supporter of rescue animals and often feel compelled to create portraits of dogs, cats, horses, owls etc. My very first hand torn paper piece was a dog portrait I created for a rescue fund raising event. This led to a steady commission base business of creating pet portraits from hand torn paper.

People are often excited when they see my work first hand as it has dimension and texture, they can not only see their pet, but feel their portrait too.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your time visiting my gallery of hand torn paper creations.

Caleb's Portrait in the Background and a photo of Zoe for the next portrait being created ......

Zoe in Hand Torn Paper

Jack in Hand Torn Paper

Sophie in hand torn paper

Ollie and Sophie in hand torn paper

Hello to my What's on your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW) and Paint Party Friday Visitors!

Here's what I'm working on this week :) A portrait of sweet little Maddie

WOYWW BLOG HOP Julia Dunnit over at Stamping Ground.
PPF PAINT PARTY FRIDAY BLOG HOP  Kristen and Eva Paint Party Friday

Taaa Daaa Finished Piece!

Happy Paint Party Friday!  Another wonderful art walk (hop) through blog land.  I am not always able to comment because I'm hopping late at night and the clacking keys wake up my hubby but I do so love perusing through all of the beautiful art you create!  Thanks for stopping by, I love sharing my art and your comments always make my day!

I've had a wonderful week putting the final touches on this hand torn paper pet portrait commission of Elliot and Willow.

ELLIOT AND WILLOW created from hand torn paper 
All Finished and ready for their Momma in Ohio

Hand Torn Paper Elliot and Willow 
20 x20 on solid birch panel 

If you'd like to see more of my work you can find tabs for my portfolio albums above and also a tab to take you to information about the process and pricing for a commissioned custom pet portrait.

Pop Art Style 
Realistic Style


Thanks so much for stopping by Paint Party Friday hosted by the wonderful Eva and Kristen. 



Interested in your own custom, hand torn paper pet portrait?   Book by August 31st for your 2014 portrait (2013 is full) and still get 2013 prices. In September my prices will be increasing for next year. I only have 5 bookings left available for 2014. They book up quickly so please message me soon . 

I can't wait to see your sweet pup or kits photo! I also can create any favorite animals; owls, cows, goats, bears, tigers, giraffes, rhinos etc.....and yes people portraits too.