Author: Kelly Murphy

Artist

Poppy (commission)

This is Poppy, a Newfoundland Pony. She is one of about 500 that remain today as the Newfoundland Pony is a critically endangered species. The majority of them are located in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Ontario, and this beauty is just a hop, skip and a jump from my home.

Tiger Lily

Again using Pastelmat, which with just a few finished pieces of art has become a fast favourite for me. Love the velvelty surface and the ability to get so many layers. I find for flowers especially, using mineral spirits to “paint” with my coloured pencils is such an incredible experience, I am falling in love…

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Angus Wallace Bain (commission)

Three dogs, three breeds, three beauties! It was such a pleasure to draw the boys. I love my job, I get to combine my love of drawing with my love of fur babies all the while staring at beautiful photos of fuzzies big and small.

Good Morning Sunshine

Thought I’d try something new. Got myself some new paper, Pastemal, which is very textured and oh so soft. Got some odourless mineral spirits and a paintbrush and decided to try “painting” and drawing with my coloured pencils. What an experience…Pastelmat where have you been all my life? New subject matter too. Looking forward to…

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Jazzy (commission)

Look into those eyes…have you gotten lost in them? I have. I always end up feeling a connection with the fur babies I draw. I get to spend so much time staring into the photos, finding all of the characteristics that make each fur baby unique unto themselves, I can’t help but fall in love…

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Macy (commission)

Just look into those beautiful eyes, such a sweet and gentle soul. Unfortunately, this beautiful girl has crossed the rainbow bridge. It was an honour to be able to create a memento to celebrate her life.

Sadie (commission)

What a beauty, and oh so fluffy! I just want to run my fingers through her fur.

Reese (commission)

Oh my gosh, what a cutie! This little one always brings a smile to my face.