Paint Your Pet & Art Classes

Mr. Tigger Approved!
This lovely pet portrait was created by a participant during the April 13th "Paint Your Pet" fundraiser.

I am currently working with PAWS 4 a Cause, which helps fund cancer research for humans and animals, to provide a "Paint Your Pet" class with proceeds going to help support this wonderful organization!

"Thanks so much for the wonderful afternoon of painting at Woofers. I was truly surprised at how well the painting turned out, I can’t even draw decent stick people, let alone paint. Thank you for laying the groundwork and providing awesome guidance for this non artist."
Rachel Williams, student at Woofer's Paint Your Pet Class.

Painting by April Yates from October's Paint Your Pet at The PetWorks.

Paintings by Dawn Moran from Paint Your Pet classes at The PetWorks

Models and Their Portraits

"Thanks Robyn, we had so much fun! We went to dinner after with the rest of the family and decided that we want to do this again sometime! (After all, we all have more dogs at home to paint!) Thanks for having such a great class!"
April Yates

"Thanks, Robyn. It was great fun! I actually learned a lot, too — about myself as well as about painting! I’d love to do it again, to try to capture our other woof — Sunshine. Many thanks."
Courtney, a private painting party participant

"Larry the Goat" by Tammy Rock

"Thank you Robyn! Yesterday was such a fun time and I’m so happy with how my painting turned out!"
Claudia."
Paint Your Pet participant

"Thank you for your beautiful drawing to go off of. Without that crucial step my Lincoln painting wouldn’t have been a success! I love it so much. Thank you for sharing your talents."
Jenni from The PetWorks, Paint Your Pet class

"I had a nice time yesterday and it was a pleasure to learn from you and to see your beautiful gift you are blessed with. I will definitely continue to paint and attend your next class.
I brought my painting over to my mom's house to show her she, loved it! I was very nervous yesterday, because I didn't want to mess up.
I have always loved art and it helps me a lot with my PTSD. I am retired from the Marine Corp, and in the last few months, have had several surgery's. I'm getting back to living life again."
Robbin from The PetWorks Paint Your Pet classes.

Interested in taking a Paint Your Pet Class, but need to know more?

PAINT YOUR PET Art Classes

This is a 4-5 hour class and NO prior art skills are needed.

I work with you to help you create an artistic representation of your beloved pet, or any animal you love.
This class will use Acrylic paints and all materials are provided, including a canvas
After you register for the event you will need to send me a photo of your pet, or the animal you want to paint, one pet per canvas please. You can send it as an attachment to [email protected]
The photo that you decide to use needs to be in focus, or as clear as you can get it, I can work with somewhat fuzzy images, with good lighting. It is best if it is a close up of your pet, I can crop it for you to make sure that your pet, or animal, is the key subject of your painting.
RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL because I need to collect the images and sketch them onto your canvases prior to the painting day.
When we all meet to paint, you will have a canvas ready to go with your pet or animal image.
Once you arrive, I will work with you to help you select paint colors for your portrait. I will also provide some general instructions about painting with acrylic paints, how to mix colors, how to use the different brushes, etc. I will also provide specific art instruction and guidance for your specific portrait.
The cost of the class includes a canvas, paints, brushes, and other materials as needed to complete your painting.
Because I need to pre-sketch your portrait, and I have limited spaces available, there will be no refunds for no shows.
$125.00 per person

Scroll down to see some of the amazing portraits Paint Your Pet attendees have created!

Once again, we were surrounded by talented people at the July, Paint Your Pet class hosted by The PetWorks in Olympia. WOW! Is all I can say.

So many talented individuals at yesterday's Paint Your Pet at The PetWorks in Olympia! Rebecca, the owner, always does such a nice job of making these events festive and fun, thanks Rebecca! Below are photos we took of some of the portraits with their artists.

Yesterday's PAWS Against Cancer Paint Your Pet at the Olympia Veterinary Cancer Clinic was a great success with lots of talented people! Below are some the pictures we took during and at the end of this workshop.

September brought another PAWS Against Cancer, Paint Your Pet event to the Olympia Veterinary Cancer Clinic. It was a perfect way to spend a rainy Sunday. Below are some of the beautiful pieces of artwork that were created during this class.

Denise created such a wonderful event at the Rhapsody in Bloom Paint Your Pet workshop. The artwork that came out of this event was amazing. Below are some of the pictures.

Paint Your Pet, PAWS Against Cancer fundraising event hosted by The Olympia Veterinary Cancer Clinic on January 13th, was such a wonderful event. Thanks to Abbey for putting this all together. Here are some of the pictures we took at the event, highlighting the process and the beautiful portraits that were created.

February's Paint Your Pet at The PetWorks in Olympia was so much fun. There were so many talented people who showed up to paint. Below are some of the artists with their artwork.

Below are some of the photos taken from Paint Your Pet events, at Woofers in Spanaway, The PetWorks, in Olympia, and some private parties.

"Thank you so much Robyn! We both had the best time. We shared it on our Facebook pages and we both have so many people who are interested in doing this. My 4 year old was so excited to have a picture of Beanie up in his room. It was very therapeutic for me to paint him. Thank you again!"
Julie Huezo, student at PetWorks Paint Your Pet class.

"Thank you! You are a great teacher and so patient. I think we all had such a wonderful experience. Andy and I couldn’t stop looking at our paintings."
Nikki

The special Paint Your Pet workshops on July 8th and October 28th, to raise funds for PAWS Cancer Surgery and Rehabilitation were a great success.

www.theolympian.com/entertainment/article188497299.html

The Daily Olympian's article about my Paint Your Pet classes.

Portrait of Brinx by Donna Edwards

" It was a real tear-jerker. ❤ Thank you, again, for doing what you do."
Donna

"Thank you! We love our paintings! The class was amazing!"
Rose

"Everyone had a great time, and did such wonderful portraits! I’ve already shown our work off to friends and my pupper’s daycare (friendly grove) – I expect you’ll be getting even more business! What a great event – thank you again!"
Lynda

I also offer a more comprehensive Art Class

Learn to paint using Open Acrylics (similar to Oil’s but without the toxic chemicals)

Start with six Saturdays and learn to paint a portrait of your pet or an animal you love.
Each Session runs from 1:00-4:00pm
I will work with you to help you create an artistic representation of your beloved pet, or any animal you love. You will learn about, color, mixing color, brushes and brush technique, and the importance of values in painting.
When you are finished you will have a masterpiece portrait created by YOU of your beloved friend!
All materials are included.
Because this is a painting class, not a drawing class, I will pre-sketch your image onto the canvas prior to the class.
RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL because I need time to collect the images of your pet/animal and sketch them onto the canvas for you.
$600 (6 lessons) No classes are scheduled at this time due to COVID