Want to work together? Let me show you how I turn your pet into pastel magic.
I'm Esther, a Dutch pastel artist with a soft spot for fur and whiskers.
Whether you want to honour your dog, surprise someone with a gift, or simply capture your cat’s attitude forever — you’re in the right place.
I don’t just draw pets — I turn them into soulful portraits full of personality and color. Each piece is handmade with pastel pencils in my cozy garden studio (yes, that bright little serre!).
I work 1-on-1 with you to create something truly personal. You’ll be involved every step of the way — from choosing the photo to the final touches.
"I don’t just draw what I see. I draw what I feel. And I help you turn memories into lasting, colorful art."
This page is for:
– Animal lovers who want a unique portrait of their pet
– People looking for a meaningful, custom gift
– Creatives who want to learn to draw with confidence
– Collaborators looking to bring something soulful to their brand or project
What can you do with me?
1. Commission a Pet Portrait
Custom pastel drawings full of personality and softness. From photo, with love.
→ Includes consultation, preview, high-quality paper, optional frame & shipping
2. Buy Original Art
Discover one-of-a-kind animal artworks — ready to hang and make you smile.
→ Shop via WebShop
3. Join a Workshop
Want to try it yourself? I teach, accessible pastel workshops — even for beginners who think they "can’t draw."
→ Book a private session.
4. Gift Cards
Perfect for birthdays, loss of a pet, or “just because.”
→ Available digitally or printed
How it works
🖼️ Step 1: You send me a clear photo of your pet — the kind that shows their eyes, expression, and charm.
✏️ Step 2: I’ll sketch and build the portrait layer by layer with soft pastel pencils, adding depth, light and personality.
📩 Step 3: You’ll get a photo preview of the artwork before I fix and package it.
📦 Step 4: I carefully ship your artwork to your home, ready to frame — or give as a heartfelt gift.
🎁 Want to give it as a gift? I also offer beautiful gift vouchers, so the recipient can choose their own photo and timing!
Let’s make art together
Ready to start or have a question?
Send me a message here:📬info@artybyesther.com