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How to Care for Your Hand Painted Shoes: A Spring Guide

How to Care for Your Hand Painted Shoes: A Spring Guide

by Karen Hesselbach | Feb 9, 2025 | Insights

Discover expert tips on how to care for your hand painted shoes through every season. Learn proper cleaning techniques, seasonal care, and …

Custom Anniversary Gifts for Pet Lovers: Thoughtful, Unique, and Full of Heart

Custom Anniversary Gifts for Pet Lovers: Thoughtful, Unique, and Full of Heart

by Karen Hesselbach | Nov 3, 2024 | Insights

Looking for custom anniversary gifts that capture the love between you, your partner, and your pets? Discover unique, hand-painted pet portraits, ornaments, and more for a truly memorable anniversary.

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It’s not easy being a pet portrait artist when you It’s not easy being a pet portrait artist when you’re grieving the loss of your own pet. But in a lot of ways, painting has helped me. I understand completely what these families are feeling. Pet loss is hard to explain and not enough people want to talk about it.

I know you want to see your baby’s face. I know you want them back on your lap. I know you want to say good morning and tell them you love them.

Painting through my own grief made me realize, I might have something real to give to people dealing with this type of grief. My hope is that it helps you through the process as much, as allowing me to paint your fur baby has helped me.

#petmemorial
Meet Teddy — named after Theodore Roosevelt and ye Meet Teddy — named after Theodore Roosevelt and yes, his portrait has had a nod to that.

I started the sketch and leaning a little bit more into Theodore Roosevelt, but I ultimately decided that it’s really about the charm, the ridiculous cuteness of Teddy so I shifted and let the painting become about joy instead of likeness alone.

this is exactly what I love to do.
My work isn’t meant to be a replica of the photo on your phone. It’s about pulling out the whimsy, silliness, and the spirit that makes your pet yours. Sometimes that means playful details, unexpected touches, or story woven into the piece.

This painting makes me go awww, every time I see it. It’s one of the sweetest ideas. I’m still smiling about this one.

Does your dog’s name come with a story? Reply in the comments.
A pet portrait doesn’t have to mark the end of a s A pet portrait doesn’t have to mark the end of a story.

It can live comfortably in the middle or at the beginning. The years of routines, shared glances, inside jokes, and the kind of companionship that doesn’t need explaining.

This hand painted dog portrait was created as a way to document a life being lived with fur, personality and a few strong opinions.

Commissioned pet portraits are made to honor the whole journey, not just the final chapter.

Spring commission are open. 

#CustomPetPortraitArtist
#CommissionedPetPortrait
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Have you ever wondered what snails do all day? Fr Have you ever wondered what snails do all day?

From sketch to structure to finished detail 🐌.
This paper Mâché snail was built as part of a larger window installation. Inviting you to pause, look closer, and step into a whimsical world.

Stay curious and follow along for more

#WindowDisplayDesign #OrlandoArtist #Whimsicalart
#DowntownOrlando #Supportlocal
As the Christmas season draws to a close, no prese As the Christmas season draws to a close, no presents under the tree and the kitchen is mostly clean. We're closing Christmas with one last festive film, lulled by the soothing snores of our aging dogs.

My Christmas wish is for my family to experience this peaceful contentment again next year. Being mindful and grateful can be difficult, but in this moment with John and my senior dogs by the tree, all feels right with the world.

I hope you found some clam and joy this holiday season. Your time is short, snuggle those pups, nap with your cats and find joy on the moments.

#OldDogsRule #MusingsOfAPetPortraitArtist
#ChristmasWish
Gift for the pet obsessed people on your list? M Gift for the pet obsessed people on your list? 

My holiday Pet Portrait Ornament Bundle is happening! Hand painted, custom ornaments are normally $50 each…
BUT when you bundle you’ll get 
2 for $90 or 3 for $135
Free shipping through 12/1
Order by 12/6 for Christmas Delivery 

Tap link in Bio to order today and save on a gift your people will actually love.

#CustomPetPortraitOrnaments
#PersonalizedPetGift
#DogOrnament
#CatOrnament 
#ShopArtThisHolidaySeason
So now you know. I’m a small, one-woman owned crea So now you know. I’m a small, one-woman owned creative studio that loves your pet as much as you do.

I’m extremely grateful that I get to give back what our pets so willingly give to us. Hopefully my work fills you with joy! 

Check out more at 
https://highhoundlowhound.com
IG @hihoundlowhound 

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