A woman with closed eyes and pursed lips, making a kiss face, rests her chin on her hand with a wicker headboard in the background.

Hi, I’m Kathleen

I love transforming your beloved baby doggies and kitties (and lizards and birds and wedding photos and babies…) into unique watercolor art.

As a dog mom and long-time animal lover, I know how special our pets are. I do my best to go above and beyond in capturing the unique personality of each pet to give you a high-quality painting that you can cherish for a lifetime.

In addition to pet portraits, I offer watercolor line art and photo recreations to commemorate your favorite moments. Check out all of my commission options - I’d love to work with you!

Commissions are open for 2026.

EXPLORE OPTIONS
  • Watercolor painting of a black and white dog with a white stripe on its face, brown eyes, and a black coat, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Watercolor painting of a brown and white dog with black facial markings, open mouth, showing tongue and teeth, against a light background.
  • Watercolor painting of a husky dog with eyes closed, facing forward.
  • A watercolor painting of a happy golden retriever with its tongue out, looking directly at the viewer.
  • Watercolor painting of a cat with heterochromatic eyes, one eye gray and closed, the other green open, with a pink nose and a mix of white, brown, and black fur.
  • Watercolor painting of a happy dog with brown and white fur wearing a floral bandana.
  • Watercolor painting of a lizard with detailed scales, one eye visible, and sharp claws on a white background.
SEE GALLERY

  • "I feel so lucky to know the artist behind this beautiful work. She has an incredible ability to capture not just how a pet looks, but who they are. I commissioned two watercolor portraits as gifts for loved ones, and both pieces were full of personality, emotion, and thoughtful detail. The process felt easy and collaborative, and it was clear how much care and heart she put into every brushstroke. These portraits mean so much to us, and I can't recommend her work highly enough for anyone looking for a truly special pet portrait." - Kelley K.

  • "I asked Kathleen for a painting of our family dog (Rocky) as a Christmas present for my younger brother who loved him with all his heart. She did such an amazing job using the photos I gave her to create a truly beautiful painting that somehow captured Rocky's intelligence and kind nature!! My whole family loves the painting and I'm so happy with the end result!" - Connor M.

  • "I was first introduced to Kathleen's work when I was gifted a portrait of my dog. I loved it so much I was thrilled when I was able to pass on her beautiful work to my sister of her beloved cat and dog. Kathleen does an incredible job of expressing a pet's personality and charm through watercolor. It has been my favorite gift to give because it is truly unique and personal and I love being able to support local artists. F*ck ai." - Kristin C.