Free Keychain or magnet with your portrait for all bookings until May!
Free Keychain or magnet with your portrait for all bookings until May!
Welcome to my website!
I am a professional pet portrait artist and people portrait artist based in Adelaide, South Australia, with over 30 years of experience creating custom portraits in watercolour, coloured pencil, and graphite. As an experienced Adelaide portrait artist, I specialise in both pet portraits and people portraits, delivering high-quality, personalised artwork that beautifully captures the unique personality and essence of your loved ones—whether human or animal.
I use only premium materials to ensure that your custom portrait lasts for years to come, and I pour my heart and skill into every piece. Growing up on a hobby farm surrounded by various animals, including horses, goats, chickens, cats, and dogs, I have a deep connection with animals, which I bring into each pet portrait. My passion for capturing the likeness and spirit of my subjects extends to people portraits as well, whether you're commemorating a special occasion or creating a lasting memory of a loved one.
Whether you're looking for a pet memorial portrait or a custom people portrait, I will guide you through the process every step of the way. All I need are a few great photos to get started—please check out my tips for photos page for helpful guidance. If you're unsure whether your photos are suitable for a memorial portrait or a custom portrait, don't hesitate to get in touch. I’ll review them and see how I can create a beautiful portrait for you.
Let me help you bring your pet's spirit or the essence of a loved one to life with a custom portrait that will be treasured forever!
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”
Testimonials
Nicola Smart
“My mother was wanting a portrait of her gorgeous rough collie, Elsa, and Susan has really delivered. We had a photo in mind of her in Mum's garden to recreate, and the result was a picture perfect likeness of Elsa. The colour balance is gorgeous and Susan really captured her eyes. She was lovely to deal with, and excellent communication throughout the drawing process to ensure we were happy with the result. The whole process was very easy, we'd happily recommend Susan to anyone wanting a pet portrait. Thanks Susan!”
Honey Postrano
Susan created a truly breath-taking piece of art dedicated to my boyfriend’s late bird. Her ability to hone in on the smallest of details are heartfelt making this commission all the more special. It’s a tribute we are forever grateful for and will treasure forever. Thank you for your incredible talent, highly recommend!!!
Jane M Kane
“This is a portrait of my staffy Zack who has passed away done by Susan. She has done a fantastic job and it looks exactly like him. Plz guys get behind Susan and order a portrait. Once again Susan thank you so much.”
Natasha Jensen
Can highly recommend, just recently done three pet portraits and were so beautifully stunning.
Shannon Laidlaw
