Turning paw-prints into fur-ever art.
Hand-drawn graphite pencil portraits by Christine Veres, made in Guelph, Ontario. Pets, wildlife, and the animals you love — drawn one whisker at a time.
Every whisker, glance and expression becomes part of a family’s story — a tilt of the head, a softness in the eyes. Each portrait is hand-crafted in graphite on acid-free heavy-weight paper, made to last.
One-of-a-kind originals. Made slowly, with care.
memories come alive
From photo to portrait
new memories
The pets I’ve brought to life
Scroll through, or click any portrait to see it larger.
hello —
A little about me
I’m Christine Veres. I spent close to 30 years working as a Registered Massage Therapist. When I retired in 2022, I finally had the time to explore other interests — drawing being one of them. In 2024 I started sketching wildlife, then animals in general, and realized I could capture the unique expression in a pet’s face the same way I’d spent decades observing and assessing the human body — with focused patience.
Read more →how it works
Three simple, friendly steps
01
Send me a photo.
Up to three clear, well-lit photos of your pet. The more detail in the photo, the more I have to work from.
02
I sketch by hand.
A 50% deposit gets the work started. Most portraits take about two weeks on 9x12 acid-free heavy weight paper.
03
Review, then it ships.
You'll get a watermarked preview to approve, with room for reasonable revisions. Final payment, then local pickup or mail to your door.
kind words
What clients are saying
“incredibly precise and beautifully lifelike”
Christine is a truly passionate sketch artist whose work is incredibly precise and beautifully lifelike.
— Barbara P., Guelph, ON
“vibrant and energetic personality”
They were amazing, so lifelike. She perfectly captured Jack's vibrant and energetic personality.
— Ken M., Guelph, ON
“the detail is incredible”
Thank you Christine for doing such an amazing job of capturing the mild mannerisms of my Princess! The detail is incredible.
— Annette M., Guelph, ON
“the gentle spirit and warmth”
The artist captures not only the physical likeness of our dog, but also the gentle spirit and warmth. One of the most meaningful decisions I've made.
— Margaret K., Guelph, ON
“a treasured keepsake”
The final piece was absolutely beautiful — it looked exactly like the photo, yet somehow even more special. It perfectly captured Cooper's essence and is now a treasured keepsake.
— Cathy J., Ontario
“passion and love for animals”
I instantly recognized her talent. She took great care to ensure the finished piece captured Angus' joyful personality. I can see Christine's passion and love for animals illustrated in her artwork.
— Bev M., Temagami, ON
your turn —
Let’s create that one-of-a-kind portrait of your beloved animal companion.
I take on a handful of commissions at a time so everyone gets the time it deserves. Tell me about your furry friend and we’ll go from there.