This is my very first pet portrait, and I couldn’t think of a better subject than Floppy, my second dog. He’s gentle, kind, and has this incredible way of caring for each and every one of us. We all love him and treasure the joy he brings to our family. I definitely want to create a hand-drawn portrait for him!

For this portrait, I used a mix of wax pastels and colored pencils. I’ve fallen in love with the texture of wax pastels—they let me play with bold and soft strokes, helping to bring out all the emotions that make Floppy so special.