About

My name is Eileen Ashmore.  I am a member of the Pastel Society of America and have won numerous awards for my work.  For over 10 years, my husband Roger and I have worked together to create wildlife art.  I paint wildlife and pet portraits with pastel while my husband specialises in wildlife, landscape, and pet photography. I have been drawing and painting wildlife for as long as I can remember.  As a child I found myself drawn to nature and was inspired to capture it in pencil and pastel.  Growing up with pets has given me a special interest for animal portraiture.  It is very rewarding to be able to capture their spirit and love on canvas.  My inspiration comes from seeing the look of pure happiness on my client's faces when they see their completed portrait.  The sense of accomplishment, purpose, and joy that I feel when handing off the portrait is hard to express.  Whether it is a celebration of their current pet's life, or a remembrance of a pet that has passed, it gives me great joy to be able to give the client this precious gift.  Pets are an important part of our lives.  We love and cherish them, and in return, they enrich our lives in so many ways.  Should you choose to order, I look forward to hearing from you and beginning work on what I hope will become a treasured keepsake.