Beverly Endsley Fine Art - Pet Portraits - Evergreen, CO

If an animal has ever touched your heart, you know that each one, every dog, cat, horse, or rabbit has its own unique personality. The marriage of my love of all animals, our pets as well as those in the wild, and my desire to create art that resonates with the viewer, is the driving force of my work. Using my classical art training, my goal is to capture that special glint in my subject’s eyes, the texture of their coat or the softness of their nose as well as their own exceptional spirit.

Using only archival quality materials, I begin each painting with a simplification of shapes into light and shadow. The light leads the viewer into and around the piece while the shadows invite them to add their own thoughts and feelings. This dialogue with the viewer is also encouraged by my impressionistic style that lends a mystique and sense of immediacy—what was that pup doing when I caught a glimpse of him?

In all my paintings of animals, I want to celebrate their individual characteristics and spirit and share that with the viewer.

For your special portrait, we will decide on the best photo to not only represent your pet as you see him, but also to create a fine piece of art. Towards the end of the painting process, I will send you photos to see how the painting feels to you. Do his ears feel soft enough? Is this the way you see her beautiful eyes? Once you have approved the final painting, I will let it dry and then varnish it. The painting is yours to enjoy for generations to come.