Lovesome Creations

About

Like many during the pandemic, I was restless. As a wedding photographer, I was legally not allowed to work in many instances (since weddings = large gatherings) and I found myself with a fair bit of time on my hands. As much as I love running a photography business, it had monopolized much of my time. Slowly, without even realizing it, the years passed by and I was doing less and less of the art that has been my foundation my entire life.

Since I was little, my identity was wrapped up in being a creative soul. My mother has saved almost every scrap of art I’ve ever created and both my parents enthusiastically signed me up for every extracurricular art class there was. It became my language and as I found photography, my artistic expression was invested there. Then came college—art school, of course! And then graduation where I was faced with choosing between being a “starving artist” or utilizing my skill and talent in an entrepreneurial way. I was lucky enough to intern with a wedding photographer and absolutely loved the work. It was no brainier to me that I could be creative and run a business which would allow me to build a life I had always wanted.

Through no fault of anyone or anything, life happened and the things I used to create just for myself took a back burner to growing my business.

I’m thankful for the pandemic. It plunged me back into having time to create. As a lover of animals, I decided to start offering pet sketches to my network of friends on social media. It was a hit with my inner creator and my friends. I loved the joy it brought them and the peace it brought me.

I also started playing around again with photographic emulsion lifts. This is a vintage alternative photographic process that I was first exposed to in college (shout out to the late (and amazing) Kathe Kowalski who let me in to the graduate level course as an underclassmen). I adored the alternative process class and the emulsion lifts became my favorite. Not many people have heard of them or seen them. Their petite size packs in tons of wonder, mystery, and carries an ethereal spirit.

When the opportunity came up to share my work with the public, I knew I had to include these two special mediums!

Digital Pet Sketches

I’ve harnessed the power of today’s technology with the one-of-a-kind artistry of the human touch to create my pet sketches. Commissioning clients will submit a few of their favorite photos of their furry friend to me. I’ll evaluate which ones to work from and using my Apple Pencil in programs like Adobe Sketch and Adobe Fresco I get to work. I absolutely love how technology allows me to choose pencils, ink, brushes, and paints; they all behave as if I were using the analog versions of those mediums! It’s really a fantastic marriage of tech and artistry!

Size: 10x10, 300dpi
Delivery: Digital
Cost: $150 inclusive of one pet in the image. Additional pets in the same image are $45/pet.
Turnaround Time: 4-6 weeks, though will be quoted more specifically at time of commission.

Printed Pet Sketches

The beauty of creating the sketches digitally is that I can print them on an amazing range of unique and archival substrates. Harnessing my connections as a professional photographer, I’m able to utilize my professional printers to create memorable art pieces for you to cherish. Below are my most popular offerings, though further customizations are available. Let me know what you’re looking for during your consultation and I can quote you appropriately.

All prices are in addition to the commissioned digital pet sketch.

All prices are inclusive of local pickup delivery method. Shipping to your address can be quoted.

Wood Prints

Your sketch will be printed on a 1/2” deep maple board, comes with a protective laminate finish, and a pre-drilled keyhole for easy hanging inside your home. The wood grain will show through the lighter areas of the image for a natural, organic feel. Your sketch can be printed edge to edge on the panel or with a 1-2” border which allows the simulation of a frame while allowing more of the natural wood pattern to be seen. Additional sizes available.

5x5 - $50
8x8 - $80
10x10 - $100
12x12 - $120


Miniature Bamboo Blocks

These blocks are the perfect keepsake for someone who has a lot of love for their pet but not a lot of space. Sized 3x3 or 4x4 inches and 3/4” thick, the sketch is printed edge to edge on a deep matte paper and mounted to the block. The recognizable texture of bamboo is visible along the depth of the edges of the block. There are no additional sizes available for this product.

3x3 - $40
4x4 - $50


Tabletop Metal Prints

Sketches are printed edge to edge on highly polished and smooth aluminum sheets and offer an easel back to perch the image of your fur friend within your favorite tabletop display. You can choose to print the image on a clear base (to allow the aluminum texture to shine through in the lighter parts of the image) or on a white base to capture the vibrance and contrast of metal without the texture coming through. Additional sizes available.

5x5 - $50
6x6 - $60
8x8 - $65
10x10 - $80

Wrapped Canvas

Your pet sketch will be gicleé printed onto a fine art canvas that is 1.5” in depth. The image will be wrapped around the edges of the canvas so there’s no need for framing if you don’t want to! It comes ready to hang with sawtooth hangers and bumpers to keep it from sliding on your wall. Upgrades are available for protective coatings against scuffs, scratches, and UV light if you will be wanting to hang in a high-traffic or sunny area in your home. Upgrades to framed canvas is available as well. Additional and custom sizes are available as well.


6x6 - $80
10x10 - $100
16x16 - $150
20x20 - $190

Currently commissions are OPEN! To get started in reserving your sketch, please fill out the form below.

After we settle on your commission you will be electronically billed. No work will be started until the balance is paid.

Clients who found and pre-paid through Summit Locals Art Gallery, please check the appropriate box and include your purchase details in the message. After we confirm the details, a copy of your receipt will need to be sent via email.