"Your dog is aliiiive!"

I've always been a big Tim Burton fan and I have been waiting to see his new "Frankenweenie" for awhile! When I saw it, I honestly felt unlike anything I've ever felt before. The inspiration flowing through me was almost unbearable! I had to get to work right away! This is my version of the late, beloved Sparky. Combine my pet portraiture and spooky illustration :)

If you haven't seen the film, get in the Halloween spirit and check it out! Very worthwhile!

PET EXPO 7

The 7th annual Pet Expo was a great experience! It was my first public event showcasing my love for pet portraiture. I had always been interested in replicating animals on paper since I was a little girl. My childhood dog, Shep, was my muse for years and years! So needless to say, I've had a lot of practice! Here are some shots from the Expo. I did some short sketches of pets that were there and offered prints & business cards. I think it was a pretty successful day! Busy and fun!

If interested in a commission for the holidays, I'm accepting them until the first week of December, just to make sure they all get out in time. To inquire about pricing, you can always contact me at briellejwilson@gmail.com!

Pet Expo is coming so soon!

September 29th is coming up so soon and I'm feeling more prepared for this than I ever did for any kind of art related show. On top of just getting my name out there as a professional Pet Portrait artist, I'm going to be doing some sketches of anyone's dog for $15 a piece with watercolor pencil & pen. I've been practicing with all different breeds and been having a lot of fun!

Click on the Pet Expo link on the right side of my blog to get the details! If you're in the Burlington County area in NJ this coming Saturday, and you love your pet, it'll be well worth checking out!

Post Kippy

The signing was fun and definitely a good experience. I finally got to meet the REAL Kippy! And I was not disappointed :)

Author Robert Lunsk, Kippy herself, and I.

Me & Kippy!

So until the next adventure of Kippy takes off, I'm continuing my love for doggies & kitties with my pet portraits...getting as ready as I can for the Pet Expo at the end of the month. Getting my canine on!

 

Kippy's 1st Public Reading! Friday, Sept. 7th 2012

The author of Kippy Berryfoote's "Suppose I Am Myself" Robert Lunsk and myself will be at Rhinoceros Gamery & Toys in Haddonfield, NJ this coming Friday for a reading of the story and a book sale/signing. Kippy herself will be there and it should be a great time! Com on out and join us!

Rhinoceros Gamery & Toys

107 Kings Highway East

Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Friday, Sept. 7th 2012 6:30PM

Hope to see you there!

I stumbled across my old oil paints..

I decided to help my brother decorate his new house with an original Blue Moon canvas. I haven't painted a thing in oil since college. It actually felt good to dive back in. This was a quickie that I completed in one day.

Here's the progress.

Summer Art Exhibition

So I actually entered an art show, something I don't seem to do enough of. Since I primarily want to get into pet portraiture and animal-oriented children's books, I decided to do a nice outdoor portrait of my rescued canine, Dillan. I called it, Pick-A-Dilly - just one of his many nicknames :)

Unfortunately, I don't have a nice scan of this piece so please excuse my phone-camera-quality. It's going to be for sale too -- no more being crazy attached to every piece of art that I do!

Wish me luck :)