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I Draw Pet Illustrations Based On Their Personalities
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I Draw Pet Illustrations Based On Their Personalities

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I’ve been creating portraits of people’s pets, but with a bit of a twist. My goal is to capture the “inner” pet in addition to their likeness.

Instead of just focusing on what the critter looks like, I try to capture who they are – their quirks, their habits, and the side of them that only their owner sees. I ask the owners to give me a sense of their pet’s personality, and blammo… funny sometimes happens.

I am very touched when I get laughter as a response, and sometimes tears if the pet has passed, because it means I have hit the mark – I have made the owner’s feelings for their beloved furry friend visible.

Thanks for looking, all you bored pandas out there.

More info: chrisbeetow.com

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    AngelaStClair
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So enjoyed finding your site and in love the way you spring a regular pic of a loved pet to buzzy characterisation.

    JayeGlickman
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love th as the I'm not the only b one who thinks of my pets this way, these are great!!

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    AngelaStClair
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So enjoyed finding your site and in love the way you spring a regular pic of a loved pet to buzzy characterisation.

    JayeGlickman
    Community Member
    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love th as the I'm not the only b one who thinks of my pets this way, these are great!!

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