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[lainyart]

I'm so excited to share a bunch of new work this year! First up is this baby that has the right idea for the day - bundled up in blankets. The deep freeze isn't quite done with Colorado yet. Another chilly weekend is brewing❄️ Think I'll stay with my blankets, too! I'm open for commissions - Big and small ❤️ DM to get started!

--Created with Panpastels, pastel pencils, charcoal, on Strathmore charcoal paper--

#whippet #dog art #pet portrait #traditional art #commission #pet art #animal drawing #warm and cozy #cozy weather

[lainyart]

Happy Monday! I know this time of year is full of resolutions and big goals - this year my goal is focused on peace: Stilling my mind and structuring my life in a way that takes away little stresses so the big picture is clearer. Drawing and sketching is a big part of that for me. Mindfulness and slowing down can be hard in this world but this is my FAVORITE way to do it.

Do you have favorite ways of slowing down? Little bits of stillness throughout your day?

(created with General's charcoal, panpastels on Strathmore toned paper)

#traditional art #drawing #charcoal #pastels #artist #floral art #flower art #dark floral

[lainyart]

It's that time of year again! Art vs Artist is going around so here's some of my favorites! I'm so excited for the new year and all the new art I'll get to create and share in it.

#art vs artist #artvstheartist #artvsartist2023

[lainyart]

I'm so excited to start sharing more of these as they are gifted! They've been so fun to create and see people's reactions! This cutie is Scout ❤️

#pet portrait #pastels #ornaments #christmas #merry christmas #drawing #traditional art #dog art

[lainyart]

Happy Winter Solstice! Tonight will be the longest night of the year so I thought I'd celebrate with this nighttime landscape created with pastels. I hope you're all having a good countdown to the holidays!

#winter solstice #winter landscape #winter wonderland #traditional art #pastels #drawing #landscape

[lainyart]

It’s my birthday today and I’m exhausted and entirely GRATEFUL. I’ve been indulging in a crammed-full schedule of creation, going 12+ hours each day and my soul knows this is where I belong. This is where my heart is happiest: seeing people thrilled and near tears with what I create for them to gift to their loved ones.

I write down the name of every person and pet I draw for and my little white board is full. Full of names and faces I get to learn and study and draw. I’m elated at each finished piece. I can’t really put in to words the fulfillment that brings.

I love this.

I love this work and seeing how much it means to others.

As I near the end of this busy holiday season, I’m SO Thankful for each and every person who chose me to create something special to gift. I’m SO honored that you chose to support me, so that I can keep doing what I love. With every bit of my heart, THANK YOU so much! ❤️

#behind the art #artist #thank you

[lainyart]

The weather keeps teasing snow and I'm SO looking forward to it! I'm also looking forward to sharing some of my new work soon (just as soon as they've been gifted!) Until then, I'll just brighten your feeds with some original favs ❄️ Hope you're all having a good day 💙💜

#pastels #traditional art #landscape #winter wonderland

[lainyart]

This cozy elder rescue is Rick - a wonderful reminder that adopting the older, wiser kitties is full of rewarding experiences!

If you happen to be looking for a new furry family member this holiday season, don't skip over the older ones. They have SO much to give 💕

Rick's portrait was created with Panpastels, Derwent Pastel pencils, and general's charcoal on Strathmore 500 series charcoal paper.

#pet portrait #drawing #pastels #cat art #tabby cat #cozy vibes #traditional art #commission #warm and cozy #pet portraits #rescue cats

[lainyart]

Thank you all so much for the support you've shown this season - it means the world! As a thank you, I'm a running a big sale 🛒 🎁 Thank you for supporting artists and other small businesses today, I wouldn't be able to keep doing what I love without you. ❤️ SHOP

#cybermonday #small business saturday #sale #Etsy sale #pastels #charcoal #traditional art #drawing #pet portrait #landscape #commission #dog art #cat art #etsy store

[lainyart]

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a fun time with food, family, and rest 🍁

#butterfly #butterflies #pastels #charcoal #traditional art #drawing

[lainyart]

This is one of my favorite drawings that really allowed me to slow down and enjoy the tiny details... something that's hard to do in life. So here's your reminder to slow down and enjoy your weekend.🌿Happy Friday everyone!

#drawing #charcoal #pastels #traditional art #hand painted #hand drawn #happy friday

[lainyart]

Greyscale work is where I got my start in portraiture and it always feels like returning home when I get to do another. I crave the richness of those deep blacks and the white charcoal that sets it off. I have more openings available for Christmas portraits! Send me your favorite pictures to get started. 🎁 Created with Panpastels and general's charcoal on Strathmore 500 series charcoal paper.

#dog art #dog portrait #dog painting #charcoal #drawing #pastels #traditional art #pet portrait #commission #dog parent #gift ideas

[lainyart]

Trying something new! Pastel pieces on real wood slices.... And let me start by saying, I've been having a blast creating them! I started with family pets - like my brother's husky Boomer. And my sister's piggy Poppy 🖤 I've got several more to share already, I've been enjoying them so much and I hope I get to draw some of your pets on them too! They're available on my Etsy or you can send me a message to get started!

#wood slice art #wood slice ornament #pastel art #pastel portrait #husky #pet portrait #dog art #gift ideas #handpainted #handdrawn #handpainted ornaments #guinea pig #guinea pig art

[lainyart]

Ghost is all finished! This is a 24x36 inch pastel piece and I loved having all that extra space to play with detail in Ghost AND in that beautiful hilly background. ❤️ I still have a few holiday commission spaces open! Please message me to get started ❤️ Ghost was created with Carbothello and Derwent Pastel Pencils, Panpastels, and General's Charcoal on Pastelmat.

#drawing #charcoal #pastels #traditional art #pet portrait #landscape #realism #commission #painting #dog art #husky #white husky

[lainyart]

Only a few little pebbles left to go - I really loved the addition of the expansive landscape with Ghost's portrait. SO refreshing! Also, just a little reminder: My custom portraits are currently 30 % off! ★

#handpainted #handdrawn #petportrait #commission #custompetportrait #husky #whitehusky #landscape #christmasgiftideas #portraitartist #petportraitartist #dogart

[lainyart]

Happy National Black Cat Day!! Here's some of my charcoal portraits to celebrate 🖤

#cat art #black cat art #black cat #national black cat day #charcoal #drawing #pet portrait #realism #commission

[lainyart]

Heya! Just wanted to drop in and let ya'll know I'm running an early shoppers sale! 30% off⚡️This will be my deepest discount of the year on custom portraits so I can fill up my holiday schedule early. So if you've been thinking on it, now's the time!

(Discount applies outside of Etsy, too so just shoot me a message to get started.)

#pet portrait #realism #commission #custom art #painting #traditional art #pastels #drawing #family portrait #bobby singer #german shepherd #husky #cat art #cat drawing