Art, portraits, & patterns

There’s nothing like art - made just for you - hanging on your walls. It is one of the special joys of home, one of the very essences of a space well-lived. Art breathes life into every corner of your space, bringing joy in its wake.

Custom Art & Pet Portraits

I happily offer a variety of creations for both private clients and businesses, including my most popular option: pet portraits. Typically, I will create a pet portrait after getting to know you and your furry family member. I think it’s very important to have a deeper understanding of my subject, especially with pet portraits, in order to imbibe those special hints of their personalities that bring portraits alive. I also offer other types of bespoke art, like travel mementos, custom crests and monograms. Any piece can also be turned into a digital copy to share on social media or to print for yourself; I even create custom stationery and letterhead for clients with their artwork on it!

surface pattern design

My other most popular offering, bespoke patterns, are a thrill to create and bring to life! Often, my clients choose to create a pattern or wallpaper of their pet(s), which becomes a delight to plan. A custom pattern is like telling a story - you have to know your subject, know their favorite things or activities or locations, and represent them in a finite way. Because of this, patterns are both immense challenges and superb celebrations. Patterns are created digitally and can be used on literally anything - blankets, fabric, wallpaper, notebooks - the list is truly endless. Basically - you dream it, we can create it - together.

Further, my clients often purchase personal rights to use the patterns on anything they’d like, because each pattern also comes with individual portrait files that are perfect for social media, websites, stationery, stickers, magnets, and more! You can choose what works for you, whether you’d like a completely bespoke experience or a hands-off process with the finished work arriving at your door like magic!

logos & branding

Logos, and larger branding suites, can make or break a brand. Yet, it’s hard to find a great designer that matches your brand’s aesthetic and really knows how to find those special details that set your business apart. When we say “branding” - we mean everything that comes to represent your brand within your ideal customer’s eye. That obviously includes logos, but it also includes secondary logos, elements, branding colors, and even font choices!

I’m experienced in helping folks build brands, including choosing their brands key focal points that ultimately lead to beautiful logos with meaning behind them, as well as a coherent presentation of your brand’s central essence, it’s quintessential personality.

I love walking clients through the process of color choice, element choice, and font choice, and offer several tiers of services so you walk away with just what your brand needs - and nothing more. I also can provide design services for materials like business cards, stationery, letterhead, and more.

My branding client typically includes a small business that wants to have branding that’s detailed and includes some eclectic details. They’ll also be up for interesting color families and design choices that will really make their business shine!