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In Memorium of Sasha
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About Me
I received my BA in Fine Arts from Millersville State University, PA, and took graduate classes at the University of the Arts (formerly Philadelphia College of Art) in Graphic Design and Illustration. I worked as a graphic artist and illustrator in advertising, and as art director in graphic design for a multi-media firm in Philadelphia. I am a member of the Artists of Yardley and the Animal Artists League. Now living in Newtown, PA in beautifully picturesque Bucks County, I am enjoying a second career as a pet portraitist.
Although I’ve painted in oils and dabbled in watercolors, my favorite medium is pastel. I can draw with the stick like charcoal, but can blend the color like paint to achieve the desired effect, and can render details like fur, whiskers and facial features. I use mainly NuPastel for background and shading, and layer over top with Rembrandt for a softer finish. Paper is usually Canson, although occasionally I use cold-press watercolor paper for a more tight, illustrative look. When the painting is completed I spray it with a fixative to set the pastel.
I’ll start with a rough rendering from the provided photo, and, after it is approved, will begin work on the piece. Most paintings take about one to two weeks, depending on demand. All paintings are matted with your choice of color, can be framed for a small fee, and are shipped to you via ground service unless otherwise requested.
The enjoyment I receive from my work is just a natural extension of my love of animals, especially our domesticated friends. I feel fortunate that I can reside in such a bucolic and peaceful area of the world, doing what I love best. |
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| primarily pastels and pencil sketches |
dogs cats horses unusual animals and children |
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