Welcome!
Hello! My name is Elena, and I am the artist behind Hope’s Hearts Pet Portraits.
Having always been around animals growing up, I understand that pets make up an irreplaceable part of our lives. Drawing pet portraits gives me a unique chance to honor all of the character that makes each individual pet special.
I’ve now been developing my unique portrait style for four years, and I’ve expanded the mediums that I use to not only colored pencils but pastel pencils as well. If you’re in the market for some beautiful artwork to honor your beloved wet-nosed or fluffy family member, don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or commission enquiries!
Some More About Me...
As I’ve previously stated, I have spent a large portion of my life around animals. The orange cat in the picture is my current – and very naughty – cat Leo. He is just one of the small succession of cats that I’ve been lucky enough to have had in my lifetime.
Growing up, I did whatever I could to spend time around animals, including taking years of horseback riding lessons and working on a farm. I’ve also spent considerable time working as a pet sitter and a professional dog bather.
Spending so much time around animals, I can say with complete certainty that every pet has their own unique personality features, just like people do! Reflecting these traits in my portraits is of utmost important to me, because it’s these features that makes them so special to us. Drawing custom pet portraits gives me the opportunity to do just that, and I love each and every second of it!
