Eyes that live
The glint in the eye is what makes a portrait breathe. It is where I spend the most time.
Mawenzi
Your pet, forever
Their look, their ears, that gesture only they make. I draw your dog or cat so anyone who knows them recognises them instantly.
It is what I love doing most and where I shine: black and grey micro-realism, dot by dot. I do not tattoo just to tattoo: it is for life, and I want you to be 200% happy.
Not sure which style suits you? Play and find out →Come closer: why they look alive
Highlights left in the skin
Whiskers and light are not painted white: I leave them in your skin. It is the hardest part and ages better.
Mawenzi
Fur built from dots
The gradient is built dot by dot, with no patches: soft up close and crisp from afar.
Dog on the moonSome of my portraits
Looking upMicro-realism · gradient
MawenziPet portrait
Moon eyesMicro-realism · contrast
Dog on the moonPet portrait
Two cats in oneMicro-realism · dotwork
LeónPet portrait
JoyPet portrait
Happy, in a trianglePet portrait · gradient
Half a face, two catsMicro-realism · dotwork
PeekingMicro-realism · dotwork
How to prepare your pet's photos
- ☀️In daylightNext to a window, no flash.
- 👀At their eye levelGet down: looking at the camera or slightly sideways.
- 🔍Sharp and closeEyes and fur clearly visible.
- 📸Two or threeIf you have the photo that is "so them", bring it.
FAQ
What photo do I need?
Two or three well-lit photos, ideally from the front and at their eye level. If one of them shows them just as they are, that is the one.
Can you do a pet that has passed away?
Yes. Many of my pieces are tributes. With the photos you have, we will look at it together and I will tell you honestly what can be achieved.
How long does it take?
It depends on size and detail. Before the session I send you the sketch and a fixed quote, so you know exactly what you will get.
Do you do colour?
My speciality is black and grey, where the eyes shine most. If your idea needs colour, we will talk about it.