New Year Creativity: Exploring New Art Techniques for Pet Portraits and Original Art

Jan 1

2 min read

Updated: Aug 13

I'm easing into the new year without big declarations or rigid plans, just a lot of curiosity and a desire for creative exploration. Here's a recap of 2025's favorite pieces and a message for 2026.

Paintings of animals surround a blue card with "2025 Recap." A smiling baby is at the bottom. Bright, colorful, and cheerful scene.

Embracing Creativity in 2026

I’ll still be creating pet portraits, which I truly love. There’s something special about capturing an animal’s personality and spirit. I’m excited to keep exploring new ways to approach them—looser, more expressive, and a little more playful.

Alongside that, I plan to spend more time creating new original pieces. This year feels like a chance to experiment with techniques, textures, and ideas I’ve been wanting to try for a while.

Highlights from 2025

Below are a few of my favorite pieces from 2025. Each artwork reflects where my work has been and hints at where it’s heading. I’m excited to keep building from here!

Cheetah Lines, Free Spirit, Hummingbird's Golden Bough, Abstract Cheetah

Red Tailed Hawk Left Mind, Red Tailed Hawk Right Mind, Stag Guardian, Awakening in a Wasteland

Mr. Sunshine, Gaggle of Waddles, Cheetah's Moon, Pantera's Purple Pillow

Moootherhood, Wings of beyond, Quantum Cheetah, Messenger from the other side

Blossoms of Grace, Red Wolf Fading, Daisy Maze

Honoring Our Beloved Pets

Here are some of the custom pet portraits from 2025. I was honored to paint a lot of Mya's Rainbow Friends portraits. Let’s give a special salute to those pets that crossed the Rainbow Bridge this past year.

Some Custom handpainted portraits from 2025. Some Mya's Rainbow Friends, and those still with us!

A Personal Milestone

And my favorite creation of 2025? Our sweet little baby boy! He has helped me in many ways, including being more efficient with my time!

Our sweet boy, my greatest creation of 2025 :)

Looking Ahead

Thanks for being here and following along as I experiment, learn, and create. I can't wait to share more with you. Here’s to a year filled with creativity, joy, and the love of our furry friends!

Yours,

Amy