About the Artist
Hello and welcome!
My name is Kim and I am a Burlington, Vermont based pet portrait artist.
I've always loved art, animals, and nature. As a child, I spent hours outdoors and drawing animals from art books, eager to learn and improve. That dedication remains today.
More about Kim
Over the years, I’ve had the joy of raising lop-eared rabbits, alpacas, sheep, and horses, as well as caring for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Today, my family and I live in beautiful Vermont, where our home is happily filled with two standard Poodles, two toy Poodles, several beloved grand-dogs that visit often, and a variety of colorful freshwater aquariums.
Combining my love for animals and art feels natural. I enjoy working with pet owners, making portraits that often honor lost pets. I strive to make the process meaningful and easy while capturing each pet’s unique personality.
When I’m not painting, I enjoy spending time with my family and pets, playing mandolin, gardening, and knitting.
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Sincerely,
Kim
Studio Space
My studio space offers a warm, welcoming environment where you can view artwork, discuss commissions, and experience my custom pet portrait process in person. 3rd floor — elevator access is available for your convenience.
Visit me here by appointment only:
28 Howard Street - The Vaults
Suite 304
Burlington, VT 05401
About Pastels
Pastels are made of pure, vibrant pigment and a small amount of binder for shape.
These are the same pigments used in oil paints.
I use a combination of Pan Pastels (smoother pastel in cake form), pastel sticks, and pastel pencils (for the finer details). I also use a variety of special pastel tools to layer and create soft color blends, especially for animal fur.
When an artist uses blended and layered color all the way to the edges of the pastel paper, the piece is referred to as a painting. A pastel drawing or sketch focuses on lines and allows the paper to show through. Pastels are different from chalkboard or sidewalk chalk which has calcium sulfate or calcium carbonate and a very small amount of pigment.
Commission a Portrait
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