About the Artist
Hi I am Lisa, I live on the Hampshire Surrey borders with my husband, our two teenage boys, Lottie, Jess and Juno our dogs, Spike the Tortoise and our chickens. Over the years we have had many pets and fostered quite a number of dogs for a local rescue.. I have always loved and cherished a connection with horses and for over 25 years horses have been a huge part of my life. Sadly we lost Toby my horse not so long ago but horses remain forever in any heart.
I have left the teaching profession when our youngest son started school to follow my dream of becoming a full time artist. I am enjoying the challenge and embarking on new creative projects.
My passion for drawing started at an early age and underpinned my career as an art teacher. I have always loved animals (of all shapes and sizes), so being able to combine both interests is truly rewarding.
I started drawing pet portraits many years ago, when a friend asked if I could do a little sketch as a gift. Once a few other people saw my work, it wasn't long before I had produced 'little' portraits of most of the ponies on the yard where I kept mu pony 'Jack', my first love!
Over the years I have established myself as a highly professional portrait artist, primarily working with high quality coloured pencil soft pastel and graphite.
I continue to take pleasure in the process of producing such personal pieces of art, which pay tribute, and hold treasured memories.
