I am an 18-year-old  from Hathersage, Hope Valley, who is currently taking a gap year between school and university. Having discovered a love for art at school, I did not want to abandon it after leaving. Therefore I decided to combine two of the things I love the most; painting and pets. I find that our furry friends are a truly interesting and challenging subject and I enjoy trying to capture their personalities through paint. That is why I started doing pet portraits and I hope to be able to help people treasure their pets through this service.