Painter Michelle Delanty presents a soulful collection of pet portraits to melt your heart. Find more from this artist by visiting her website.
“Duke” watercolor gouache, 8″ x 10″
Painting pets for the last six years has led me to meet many amazing people and hear about the unique relationships pets have with their humans.
“Ishi” watercolor gouache, 8″ x 10″
Each pet relationship is unique, and no two pet relationships are the same. Through my paintings, I aim to honor all animals, their families, and the stories they tell.
“Gronkie” watercolor gouache, 8″ x 10″
Growing up with an art teacher as a father, I was encouraged to create at a young age. By studying drawing and painting in high school and majoring in Fine Arts at California State University Long Beach where I was given the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy, I studied the characteristics of the face and the many expressions of the eyes.
“Lucy” watercolor gouache, 8″ x 10″
What intrigued me about the human face in figural paintings still captivates me when I’m painting animals. Each face is unique.
“Roland” watercolor gouache, 8″ x 8″
The moment I figured out how to use my art to impact other in a positive way was in February 2018 when a friend asked me to paint their canine pet. That was when I realized I could combine my love for animals with my passions for art.
“Hennessy” watercolor gouache, 9″ x 12″
I love capturing the soul or aura of each pet by carefully choosing colors that make each animal come to life.
“Sugar” watercolor gouache, 6″ x 6″
I’ve named my work Soulful Pet Portraits because I want to convey the inner essence of each animal I paint. To me, the most crucial aspect in my watercolor paintings is capturing the language our pets speak through their eyes.
“Odin” watercolor gouache, 9″ x 12″
I believe our pets communicate a message about unconditional love and that’s what I aim to portray in my art.
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