About Rochelle Colgan:
Pet & Portrait Artist and Memory Preserver
Hi, I’m Rochelle. I create keepsake coloured pencil portraits of people, pets, skyscapes, and other meaningful subjects to help you preserve and cherish those special moments in your life.
Looking through scrapbooks from when my kids were young and reading the stories behind them brought back a lot of fun memories that I had totally forgotten about.
Do you notice how the memories of everyday moments seem to fade as time goes by? Think back to times like: seeing the cute expression on your pet’s face, watching your kids playing together, learning a new sport, reading a favourite book, or seeing a beautiful sunrise.
In the moment, these things may not seem like much, but they aren’t to be taken for granted.
Reminiscing about the cute photos and stories inspired me to start creating drawings of my kids when they were little. These drawings now serve the same memory preserving purpose as scrapbooks, and are displayed on the wall to enjoy everyday. No need to open a book (or look on a phone.)
Preserving our memories and stories and celebrating loved ones (2 legged or 4 legged) provides such value to our lives. As a mom and an animal lover, I know that pets aren’t just another part of the family. They are loyal friends, exercise partners, keepers of secrets, and they deserve to be celebrated.
Capturing a loved one, a pet, or a special moment in a coloured pencil drawing can provide a deepened appreciation for the small moments.
Maybe you have a photo of your pet on your phone that you can’t stop looking at? A favourite picture of the kids growing up? How would it make you feel to have a drawing capturing this on your wall to enjoy every day?
If you are an animal lover, a pet owner, a parent, a grandparent, or even a nature lover, you have moments that are worth appreciating. We can work together to create that special keepsake drawing to hang on your wall.
Commission Testimonial
"The picture by Rochelle captured my girls in an amazing way. Shows the love and sparkle in their eyes that I cherished every moment I had with them and always will. Losing both of them in 8 weeks nearly destroyed me. But this beautiful portrait helps me always remember them forever in the best way possible."
Kelly (owner of Bailey and Zelda)
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