Cori’s Art Blog
Irish Setter: Pete
Meet Pete my latest commissioned dog portrait. This Irish Setter loves sitting in his leather chair. As his owner describes, "Pete is a happy go lucky and goofy," but in looking at photos of Pete there is a serious side to him, I captured the demure side of Pete in...
Particolored Saluki: Jovie
The Saluki is dear to my heart since I live with four of them. My affinity for the breed comes out in my drawings. I always love it when I am asked to draw my breed. This drawing of Jovie represents my first attempt at creating a particolored Saluki. It is much...
Cat Writers Association: Fine Art Muse Winner
I am thrilled to say that I am the recipient of the 2018 Cat Writers Association Competition Muse Winner in Fine Arts for my drawing of Sima the Siamese Cat. I can also say that I am the first to win this award because 2018 was the first offering of an award for Fine...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Cavalier Too
One of my latest Monotypes depicts Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I abstractly created this head study. Although the monotype process utilizes ink, I also incorporate pastels to accent as a way to accent this hand pulled print. The color of this Cavalier is...
Chinese Crested: Geppetto
My latest commissioned pet portrait was of a Chinese Crested named Geppetto. The Chinese Crested comes in two varieties, the hairless and the ones with fur also known as the Powderpuff. In this dog portrait, I loved the wispy hair around the face. Geppetto is also...
Siamese Cat – Sima
This Siamese cat was my most recent commissioned cat portrait. This was a special gift to someone for Hanukkah and was well received. I love the blue of the Siamese cat's eyes. The blue eyes gives this cat breed its character. The eyes seem to sparkle and the...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Ruby
Ruby, a red Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was a commissioned portrait that my husband's long time friend, Jack Roth ordered to give to a dear friend. While creating this portrait, Ruby passed to the Rainbow Bridge, thereby making this a very special gift. Remember a...
Pumpkin Patch: Harvest Time with Pumpkins
As Autumn descends upon us it time to think about harvest and the fruits of the season. Pumpkins seem to appear everywhere and soon I get to sample my favorite dessert, Pumpkin Pie. Honoring the season this Monotype depicts three pumpkins in a pumpkin patch. This...
Sport: Mixed Breed Dog
When a close girlfriend lost her dog of many years, I had to give her a drawing of her dog, Sport. Although Sport, a mixed breed was not a Saluki like his roommates, sometimes I think he thought he was as tall and fast as them. This dog portrait of Sport portrays...
German Pinscher: Zippo
Check out my latest pastel drawing, a commissioned pet portrait of a German Pinscher named Zippo, who resides in Florida. This dog portrait depicts a red German Pinscher. From my understanding, Zippo got his name because he races around all the time, especially in...
Grizzle Saluki: Zeke
It is a sad day when we lose our pets. In this case, it was a Grizzle Saluki I bred, who lived with my good friends Verial Whitten and Barbara Nackarud. Shortly after I received an email from Verial asking if I could draw Zeke. She hoped to gift Barbara a drawing...
Goldendoodle: Miles
Sharing another of my holiday commissions, a dog portrait that I created in 2017. Obviously, I could not post until the recipient of the gift received the drawing. Miles is a Goldendoodle always adorned with a tie or scarf. In most the images Miles carries a smile,...
Standard Poodle: Odin
Meet Odin, an apricot colored Standard Poodle and a commissioned dog portrait I created in pastels for the holidays. Pet Portraits make lovely gifts. In creating this dog portrait I requested a selection of images so I could then select the photo that most inspires me...
Fred And Wilma: Mixed Breed Dogs
Meet Fred and Wilma, two mixed breed dogs that are buddies and my most recent commissioned pet portrait. Creating a dog portrait of two fluffy white dogs can be challenging. I always ask for a selection of photos so I can decide on the image that most inspires me. In...
Bernese Mountain Dog: Hugo
This drawing of a Bernese Mountain Dog was inspired by a photo taken of Hugo at a wine tasting my husband, and I attended. Hugo's owner, George Skorka, takes Hugo to many wine and trade tastings. You could say Hugo is the Los Angeles wine trade tasting mascot. For...