Please note I’m on maternity leave, so please check the waitlist. Thanks for understanding!
Welcome to the Paws By Zann pet portrait blog! Here you’ll find a wealth of information on painting with oils, painting animals, how to take reference photos, art videos and more. Enjoy!
Labrador Retriever Wall Art over 5 Years I’ve been painting pet portraits professionally since 2017, and over that time there have been a LOT of
In this episode Zann will show you an easy way to paint a cat. Use tools you already have (like your fingers) to figure out where your subject will be sitting on canvas. Full video demo!
Life as a pet portrait artist who paints rabbits When most pet owners approach me for a pet portrait, they ask things like ‘how much
how do find the best artist to work with for your pet portrait project? In this article I’ll show you what to look for by walking through the things that are impossible to fake.
Celebrating a Puppy’s Journey to Become a Guide Dog The BC Guide Dogs society provides professionally trained guide dogs, autism service dogs, and PTSD service
Full Great Dane Painting Video (breakdown below) https://youtu.be/xruM1mEKM0Q In this post, I’ll walk through what I’m doing when painting black dogs in more detail. Check
Cat Oil Painting Process Video This video shows the complete process for a white cat painting. Zann works in oil paints, and has been commissioned
The Joy of Pet Portrait Christmas Gifts As 2020 drew to a close, many people faced the loneliest Christmas of their lives. Separated from human
A Chocolate Lab Oil Painting in 4 Steps Coco’s dog-mom wanted a custom oil painting of her dog, so she reached out to me with
3 Classics like the ‘Dogs Playing Poker’ Series Come Back as Custom Art Pet portrait artist Zann Hemphill is well known for her amazing renditions