Bernadette Ballantyne

Pet and people portraits, New Zealand

Creating forever memories of your special pets or family, is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1

Email me the best photos of the subject that you’d like me to draw! The more photos you have the better so that I can get a good idea of your pets personality!

2

We’ll discuss the size you’d like and if you’d like me to add/remove anything from the photo. This one is my mini 5” size and is $200 NZD. Press the button below to see my full price list

3

Wait for me to do my magic (usually between 4 -6 weeks), choose your framing options and enjoy your precious memories!

I can also merge different photos together. Here, I created a family portrait of past and present doggo’s.

“Oh, I am in love!!!!!! You are absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to surprise my partner with this!!!!” - Jo

Welcome

Welcome to my website, where I specialise in creating customised soft pastel portraits of people and pets! I’m a New Zealand artist, passionate about capturing the unique beauty and personality of your pet or special person and just love being able to create these keepsakes for you.

Whether you're looking to commission a portrait of your beloved pet or a treasured family member, I have the passion and expertise to create a work of art that you'll cherish for a lifetime.

If you're looking for a special gift or a beautiful addition to your home decor, you've come to the right place. Explore my website to learn more about my work and commission a portrait of your own today.

Testimonials

“Bernadette created such a special Christmas gift to remember a special four legged friend. Fantastic communication, packaging and final product is so very loved.” - Erin

“Bernadette’s artwork is amazing, she drew a picture of our daughter with our dog and it is stunning. She can really capture the emotion in her drawings. Thank you so much Bernadette, we love it! - Andrew

About me

Growing up in a small town in Taranaki, New Zealand, I am proud to come from a family of creatives. After earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, I explored various creative careers while also teaching primary school for over a decade.

In 2019, I welcomed my first child, and this life-changing event prompted me to reevaluate my priorities. I realised that I wanted to spend more time with my family and pursue my passion for art more fully. Thus, I dove headfirst into my art career and I am overjoyed with where it has taken me.

I have only recently become a full-time artist, having resigned from my part-time teaching position in October 2022. It has been an incredible experience to focus all of my energy on my art business and I am excited to see where this journey takes me.

Thank you for your interest in my artwork. I invite you to explore my portfolio and would love to hear from you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or if you're interested in purchasing a piece of my work.

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