I am fascinated by the challenge of capturing the essence of a person or animal through charcoal, graphite, pastel and sometimes home made watercolors which I make from coffee, tea and onion skins. I spend a lot of time on my portraits to tune in and really grasp the emotional tone. The greatest compliment I can receive is to hear 'you really captured their personality!'
For unique gifts I offer custom portraits for memorials or special occasions at http://etsy.com/shop/wolffdenpress
10% - 100% of profits go to my own animal rescue efforts and that of 2 animal rescue organizations (unless otherwise...more