Behind the Pencil

Studio Journal

Process films, work-in-progress galleries and quiet stories from the studio. A gentle look at how each pastel pet portrait comes to life.

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12 July 2026

Drawing Charlie the Cockapoo

A short process film showing how Charlie's memorial portrait came together — from the very first pencil sketch through to the final soft-pastel portrait.

  • Process
  • Memorial Tributes
  • Dog Portraits
Bella from Nova Scotia — black and white Border Collie memorial portrait work in progress

26 July 2026

Meet Bella the beautiful Border Collie from Nova Scotia

A memorial portrait that is work in progress. Short video coming soon.

  • Work in Progress
  • Memorial Tributes
  • Dog Portraits