The Sidekick Portraits Team
Sidekick Portraits is transitioning into an artist team! Allison started Sidekick in Dec 2015 as the sole portrait artist, and within a year got so overbooked she decided to enlist the help of artist Lacey so she could paint even more pet portraits. We are growing during 2017 and looking forward to adding talented artists to our crew!
Portrait Artists
Allison, Founder and Lead Artist
Art and animals have always been two of my greatest passions.
When I was a kid I was totally obsessed: learning every obscure fact I could about animals, day dreaming of someday owning a pet tiger, and drawing all kinds of creatures over and over. Over time, my interest has morphed from infatuation into respect. I see all animals as unique individuals with lives that matter, and I strive to be kind to them every day through my actions and choices. I love that I can help honor and appreciate each individual animal through my artwork. Currently I live with my partner and a cute, derpy cat in the Metro Vancouver area. I work from home full time as an illustrator and portrait artist and have been doing this type of work over the internet (in some form or another) for about ten years now. I use a Wacom drawing tablet to create pet portraits. Typically I'll draw over top of a photo to quickly create an outline of the portrait, then I free-hand paint the interior colours. |
Support Team
Platinum, Supervisor
Platinum is the resident rescue cat! Ever alert, she makes sure Allison takes breaks. Plat loves laying on her back with her paws in the air, but dislikes bellyrubs.