That is why I’ve been creating illustrations of people’s pets, but with a bit of a spin. My goal is to capture their likeness and wonderful personalities. Instead of just focusing on what the critter looks like, I try to capture who they are – their little quirks, their funny habits. I ask the owners to give me a sense of their pet’s personality, and focus on capturing that in the illustrations. I
am very touched when I get laughter as a response, and sometimes tears if the pet has passed, because it means I have accomplished my goal – I have made the owner’s feelings for their beloved furry friend visible.