Hi, I’m Sharla, and I am an artist specializing in realistic graphite pencil drawings of animals. Drawings that capture the quiet soulfulness of the pets we love. I live and work in Texas with my husband and my wildebeest of a chocolate lab, Willow.

Me....

Her highness....Willow

I love working with all art mediums, but graphite is my favorite, both in pencils and powder form. I feel like the black and greyscale really pulls the form and texture beautifully. 

My goal as an artist is to create a keepsake that captures your pet's personality, not just their pose. I've always believed that animals speak in a language deeper than words. Drawing them is my way of listening.

With every portrait I create, I aim to preserve the essence of their spirit through quiet layers of detail and care—the sparkle in their eyes, the subtle gestures that make them who they are. I truly feel like I get to know animals that I’ve ever met. When you stare into eyes for hours at a time and study every detail of their face, it’s impossible not to feel connected. 

This work is personal to me.
It's slow, intentional, and rooted in love.

xoxo
Sharla