VANESSA CHARLOTTE ART

There’s something magical about capturing the essence of a beloved pet in a portrait. It’s like bottling up their personality, their quirks, and that unmistakable sparkle in their eyes. But let’s be honest - the idea of commissioning pet portraits from photos can feel a bit daunting. Where do you start? How do you choose the right artist? And what if your furry friend just won’t sit still for a proper photo? Fear not, I’ve been down this road, and I’m here to share everything

I grew up in Birmingham, but here I am in Worcester still living in the same house we bought 28 years ago. At this point, the house and I are basically the same age emotionally. These walls know all our secrets. Within them we’ve lived out all our little (and not-so-little) life dramas: becoming parents, losing parents, losing jobs, starting new ones, and generally muddling our way through adulthood. Two adults somehow became three adults and a steady stream of furry companio