Art that Captures the Soul

Timeless Conté Portraits of Your Beloved Pet

Commission Your Portrait

More Than a Picture. It's a Piece of Your Heart.

Your pet is family. Their quirks, their loving gaze, the unique spark in their eyes—these are the moments we cherish. A photograph is fleeting, but a hand-drawn portrait is a timeless heirloom. Using the classic, rich medium of conté crayon, I create stunning, soulful portraits that don't just capture a likeness, but the very essence of your companion. It's an investment in a memory that will warm your home and heart for a lifetime.

Passion, Patience, and Pet Portraits

Custom Hand-Drawn Pet Portraits - Made With Love!

Turn your furry friend into a beautiful piece of art! Whether you're looking to celebrate your current pet or honor a beloved one who’s passed, my custom hand-drawn portraits capture your pet's unique personality in a timeless, heartfelt way.

I'm a professional Conté and Charcoal Pet Portrait Artist located in Maple Ridge, BC with 33yrs experience in realism drawings.

Fill in the order form to reserve your spot!

Looking forward to making your memories captured forever!

My Creative Process

1. Photo & Consultation

We start with your favorite photos. I'll help you select the best one that captures your pet's spirit, and we'll discuss your vision for the final piece. Please send a high-definition in-focus photo!

2. Bringing to Life

Using premium conté and charcoal pencils on archival paper, I meticulously build layers of texture, focusing on the eyes to capture the soul of your companion.

Watch the Magic Happen

See a portrait come to life from start to finish in this time-lapse video.

What My Clients Say

Laura-Lee does incredible art and is wonderful to order from and work with!

- Shawn M.

I love the way you create, not only with your hands, but with your heart. Your portrait captured our furbabies' physical beauty and their enchanting personalities.

- Cindy H.

Just had these gorgeous conté and charcoal portraits done of the pets by Laura-Lee, an artist I got in touch with through the Maple Ridge Neighborhood group!!! As you can see she is extremely talented and both my love and I are blown away with how beautiful they are and how well she captured each of their personalities in the portraits! I just sent her each of their pictures through messanger. I highly recommend her to everyone who has fur babies!! Thank you so much Laura-Lee!

- Ariel P.

Laura-Lee did this beautiful portrait of our beloved Max, a rescued street dog from New Dehli. Max passed away in 2024 and we miss him so much. We are so glad we have this portrait of Max on our wall at home as it captures him perfectly. Thank you Laura-Lee and we look forward having a portrait of our new rescue dog.

- Clare B.

Commission Your Portrait

Ready to create a lasting memory? Fill out the form below to begin.
All portraits are head to chest.

1. Choose Your Portrait Size

2. Add More Pets

3. Upload Your Reference Photos

4. Your Information

Order Summary

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Deposit (before starting **): $0.00

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** 50% deposit is due before work commences. This is a non-refundable deposit, due to the time and effort involved in planning and starting your portrait. This deposit is due after I have received and approved your pet's photo in suitable quality (which may take additional photo taking from you), before work commences.

Download my FREE Pet Photo Checklist pdf, to help you take a great photo for your order!

I will email you within 2 business days with an invoice and to confirm all details before I begin. Receipt of final payment implies agreement to our use of a reproduction of finished product to be used in marketing, unless you express refusal. All remaining cost is due upon completion.

There is NO FRAME included with the portrait. Standard frames are available at most art retailers.

Get In Touch

Have questions? Interested in a custom size or a special project? Send me a message!