Demetra's Pet Portraits

"Grayson & Olivia"
18" x 24"
Oil Paint on Panel

"Here is a commission I completed, oil paint on panel.
My Mom always taught us that trees and flowers all have spiritual meaning. The paper birch symbolizes hope and eternal youth. It also symbolizes writing and communication. The garden represents the earth which we will all go back to, and the poppies are known for peace and wellbeing."--
In memory of—“Grayson & Olivia”
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"Buddy"
15" x 21"
Colored Pencils on Paper

"Here is a commission I completed using colored pencils on paper. I improvised the background, using paintings by the great Spanish landscape artist — “Luis Rigalt Farriols.” I worked on maintaining flow and rhythm with “echoing” elements throughout the composition.
I’m really happy on how it came out!"
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"Feline Goddesses, Beak & Tinetine"
18" x 24"
Colored Pencils on Paper

"For this kitty commission I used colored pencils on paper. I experimented with different backgrounds using tracing paper overlays and drew trial backgrounds for the cats on the tracing paper. I went through quite a few tries, when finally my mom suggested to create a backdrop of the Parthenon in Athens. I drew a test run with more tracing paper and I liked it. I’m happy with the finished work!"
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"Julie"
16" x 24"
Oil Paint on Canvas

"For this commission I used oil paint on canvas.
I worked creatively with bright cheery colors. I painted Julie as though she had just awoken into a dream realm."
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"Chloe"
18" x 20"
Oil Paint on Canvas

"Here is a commission I completed using oil paint on canvas.
For the background I chose to paint in a artsy style, giving it great movement and strength throughout the whole painting."
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"Ana & Ellie"
20" x 22"
Oil Paint on Canvas

"This is a commission I finished of two farm pups. For this I used oil paint on canvas."
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"Mona Penny"
17" x 20"
Colored Pencils on Paper

This is a colored pencil commission of Penny! I was not sure what to do for the background until my dad suggested to me that I copy the background of Leonardo da Vinci’s , Mona Lisa painting. So I did ! And now I think maybe to call this colored pencil drawing , “Mona Penny.”
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"Luna"
14" x 17"
Graphite and Turpentine on Paper

I experimented with a photo realistic approach on this pencil drawing of our feral cat ‘Luna.’ I added some special effects using graphite and turpentine as well. I am happy with the results!
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"Ben"
14" x 17"
Graphite and Turpentine on Paper

A pet portrait commission I completed for one of my customers. They wanted the finished drawing done in a similar style as my “Luna” drawing. And here it is. This is graphite on paper with some special effects achieved with some turpentine mixed with graphite powder.
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