Hi, I'm Danielle and I’m a pastel artist specialising in pet portraits and wildlife, creating commissioned portraits that capture the unique character of each animal. Alongside my own artwork, I love sharing my passion for pastels with students around the world. Over the years, I’ve developed techniques to capture personality, emotion and realism, which I now teach to artists of all levels, helping them bring their own animal artworks to life.

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Since 2023, I’ve been guiding artists internationally, helping them master pastels, build confidence and create stunning, lifelike animal portraits. Seeing my students grow and develop their own creative voice is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. Whether it’s capturing the spark in a beloved pet’s eyes or the majesty of wildlife, I teach techniques that help artists bring their subjects to life on the page. To learn more or join my classes, visit the ‘Tutorials’ tab.

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I’ve always been inspired by animals, and my own artwork reflects that love. From meticulously detailed pet portraits to wildlife pieces that celebrate their beauty and character, I aim to capture the emotion and individuality that make each animal unique.

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In 2020, I used my art to raise funds for wildlife affected by the Australian bushfires. I created a portrait of a koala, sold limited edition prints and raffled the original artwork, donating 100% of the profits (£6,700) to Wildlife Victoria, which rescues and rehabilitates wild animals.

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Earlier in my career, I was a finalist in the prestigious David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year competition with my drawing of three lions, Her Pride, and was honoured to receive the People’s Choice Award.