Y is for Your Pet

Week Y | Thursday | The art of animal love

Ear made with vintage clipart of an owl’s wing. Every element connects to his life

I made this collage of Barnaby Pickles last year for his daddy’s birthday, and still owe him a print of it. The website hosting my old print shop, Vsual, closed down, and it’s taken ages to find one as good. I’ve discovered one at last and am setting up a shop (though they don’t make it easy – learning curve). I’ll get there soon, and let you know.

Ned, Dartmoor, Devon, made for absent owners

I haven’t made much animal art – and found it bittersweet to collage Barnaby, partly because I was trying out a tricky new technique and also because I miss him so much – but I do love it. Happy to take commissions anytime.

Donson-Kelly tree, Cork, Ireland. Again, every element is meaningful to them

If you don’t have pets, I also take commissions for bespoke family trees.

For Lois at 18, London

Shout out to Ben and Jen and to Kath and Sue this month. Happy anniversary!

I make ecards for all occasions

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