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HAND-DRAWN Pet Portraits and Wildife art - not digital in any way. ****PLEASE READ MY 5-STAR REVIEWS!**** See what my happy customers say about me and my work.
I have original artwork and many prints in various sizes available in my shop. I feature wildlife and nature art, including wolves, horses, dogs, and cats. I also have several still-life works. Commissioned artwork is available! Please contact me for details.
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Announcement
⏺⏺⏺NOTICE: Due to Covid-19, USPS shipping is experiencing delays. PLEASE READ MY SHIPPING INFO FOR DETAILS⏺⏺⏺
HAND-DRAWN Pet Portraits and Wildife art - not digital in any way. ****PLEASE READ MY 5-STAR REVIEWS!**** See what my happy customers say about me and my work.
I have original artwork and many prints in various sizes available in my shop. I feature wildlife and nature art, including wolves, horses, dogs, and cats. I also have several still-life works. Commissioned artwork is available! Please contact me for details.
~~~~~ Thank you for browsing my shop! ~~~~~~~~~
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Lindsey on Mar 17, 2022
5 out of 5 starsCarla's done it again! This is the second time I've relied on her artistic skills to create a special gift. Her portrait of my boyfriend's cat captured his the essence and character beautifully. It was the perfect gift, and she is such a pleasure to work with.
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Gene on Dec 20, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis was my second purchase, and like the first, it was beyond my wildest expectations. This is highly professional, exacting work. Couldn’t recommend it more highly.
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Jim on Oct 18, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOnce again, Carla exceeded my expectations with her beautiful artwork and exceptional customer service!
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Myrna-Sue on Sep 30, 2021
5 out of 5 starsJust received my Haunting Eyes today. The actual print is so much more vibrant and spectacular than the computer image. The eyes are truly haunting and follow you around the room. I can not wait to get it framed and hung. And thank you Carla for the shipping tube it came in. There was NO WAY my post office could destroy the print by shoving it into my mail box. Myrna-Sue
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Jim on Sep 27, 2021
5 out of 5 starsItem was received faster than promised and in perfect condition. I found Carla to be extremely professional and quick in response to questions. I highly recommend and will certainly do business with her again.
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xvslgwf2 on Jul 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsLove the cougar and the pastel coloring in the background is very pretty.
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xvslgwf2 on Jul 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA beautiful image--there is real depth and feeling in the face.
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Omiflan on May 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsStunning work of art, the detail in the strokes makes the wolf rich with color..but the expression in the wolf's pose and eyes is gorgeous. I can not wait to frame it
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stephanie on Apr 25, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe portrait is perfect. The picture I gave you wasn't the best but you truly captured my dad's dog perfectly. Especially in the short amount of time I needed it in. Shipping was fast and you were very professional. I have never seen my father cry, but on his birthday when I handed him the portrait of his smiling baby that had passed he shed tears of joy. Thank you so much not only for the portrait but for bringing my father joy in these tough times. I will definitely be using your services again and letting my friends and family members know that you are the person to go to for things like this. God bless
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Ryan on Feb 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsMy whole family absolutely adored Carla's beautiful representation of our late beloved sweetheart, Madison. You can feel the love in her smile and her eyes. We couldn't be more grateful for Carla for her time and care in creating it, nor could we be more excited to hang it in our home as a means of remembering her. We would highly recommend Carla's work to anyone, and thank you, Carla!
About CarlaKurtArt
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My art is featured on colored pencil sets sold worldwide by Derwent Pencil Company!
Welcome to my shop!
I specialize in highly detailed and realistic drawings and paintings of pets and wildlife. I have a large client base all over the world. My artwork is in private collections throughout the US as well as internationally, including buyers in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Japan, Scotland, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Malta, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Finland, Algeria, and The Netherlands.
As a Professional Artist I believe it is important to use the highest quality art materials available. For my colored pencil portraits I use a mixed selection of pencils for the best color palette and use of light-fast materials. I use Prismacolor Premier pencils along with Derwent Coluorsoft. The pencils I use are archival, with the highest degrees of light-fastness to ensure no fading. I love to use different colors and weights of paper - my favorite paper is Strathmore 300-Series Vellum Bristol which is acid-free and archival museum rated.
I began developing my artistic abilities in high school, and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Art and Bachelor's Degree in Computer Graphics. I gained recognition through a college internship in which I created computer graphics for a project exhibited at Chicago's Museum of Science & Industry in 1985.
My recent accomplishments include:
*** In 2012, I was commissioned by the Cumberland Pencil Company (Derwent) in the United Kingdom to do a drawing that is shown on their colored pencil set packages, sold worldwide.
*** In 2013, four of my wildlife drawings were featured on the set of AMC TV’s show “Low Winter Sun”.
*** In 2013 and 2015, a midwest art supply company acquired the rights to reproduce 8 of my drawings for use in 'paint-by-number', 'sketch-by-number', and 'colored pencil-by-number' activity kits, sold in craft stores throughout the US.
I reside on my family farm in the rolling hills of Eastern Iowa. Surrounded by cornfields and cattle, my love and respect for nature is reflected in my deeply realistic artwork.
Shop members
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Carla Kurt
Owner, Professional Artist
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
I don't accept returns or exchanges
Returns and exchange details
However, there are no returns or refunds on commissioned artwork or pet portraits.
Payment
Be aware that if you use an echeck with Paypal, your order will not be shipped or your portrait started until payment is cleared through Paypal.
Shipping
Please double-check your shipping address when placing your order.
*Gift cards/certificates will be emailed within 2 days of receipt of payment.
**Custom artwork takes 3 - 5 weeks to complete.
***All other 'Non-customized' artwork or miscellaneous items will ship 2 - 3 days from receipt of payment.