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Based in the Cumbrian Lake district and I absolutely love painting your animals!

22/05/2026

Today I watched 50 children become pet portrait artists for the morning and my goodness they were brilliant!

We built characterful dogs from simple shapes, scribbly lines, fluffy textures and loose earthy colours. What I loved most was seeing how differently every child interpreted the same ideas. Some dogs looked gentle and sleepy, some completely chaotic, some hilariously expressive.

There's something really special about watching children realise that art does not have to be perfect to be beautiful.

I went in hoping to help them feel creative and left wishing we'd had longer.

A huge thank you to Clifton Primary School for inviting me in to run the workshop at Rheged Centre . I honestly had such a lovely morning.

12/05/2026

Ohh Daisy! Just look at that nose!! 🥰😍 What an absolute joy she has been to paint today. A red fox rescue with the kindest eyes and most boopable nose. She's all wrapped up ready to be sent off home tomorrow ✉️

09/05/2026

Painted with all the warmth and chaos I love most. Meet Thor

I'm always drawn to the imperfect little details in pet portraits. The scruffy fur, the intensity in their eyes, the slightly wonky markings that make them completely themselves.

I wanted this one to feel soft, earthy, and full of personality.

Thor will sit side by side with his Spaniel sister Ruby (my last portrait) when they go home together this coming week

10/03/2026

To this day the spaniel remains one of my favourite breeds to paint. There is just so much intelligence in their eyes and those wonderfully wild ears. 😍
This beautiful girl is Ruby. Her owner Faye was the lucky winner of one of my pet portrait commissions through a competition run by the Cumbria Police Dog Benevolent Fund .
It was such a joy bringing Ruby to life in paint. Faye actually has two lovely dogs, so next week I will be painting her other pup Thor and I cannot wait to start.

27/01/2026

In progress on this Irish Terrier portrait. I’m really loving how his wiry fur is starting to come through. It’s wild and wet and freezing outside today, so sitting quietly with pencils and paper feels like a small kind of luxury. ♥️

20/01/2026

Meet Luna 🤍

A lovely golden girl with bright eyes and that unmistakable quiet intelligence that Jack Russells seem to carry.

I want these portraits to feel honest, warm, and quietly familiar.
Like the dog you know and love, not just a picture of them.

As always, thank you for looking. If you would love a portrait of your own animal companion, my commissions are open 🤍

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18/12/2025

From my little workspace to a home in Switzerland.
Seeing these framed and hanging on the wall feels incredibly special!
Hilary Rhodes Boardman Collins what lovely frames you have chosen! ❤️
Forever grateful for the trust people put in me. 😺

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