Hey there!
Hey there, I’m Meg — the artist behind the portraits!
I’m a self-proclaimed “crazy dog mom” to two adorable pups, Ollie (pomeranian) and Chrissy (chihuahua). The three of us live in central Pennsylvania.
I have been painting pets since March of 2020 when I was laid-off from my management job in retail during the pandemic. I started painting my own dogs out of boredom and things kind of snowballed when I started sharing my work on social media and more and more people wanted me to paint their pets, too. When my job called me back in, I found myself dreading going to work more than ever and I was simply not in a good head space. I was fortunate enough to be in a place with my life where I could quit that job and take the leap into painting pets full-time.
This seems like what I was destined to do — I have ALWAYS loved animals and art. I wanted to be a veterinarian growing up (until I leaned about the harsh realities of the job, not just petting dogs all day). And during school, I think I took every art class offered to me (no joke, one semester I took 5 art classes and that was my whole schedule lol). While studying psychology at Millersville University, I pursued a minor in studio arts.
Since Meg’s Pet Portraits began in 2020, I’ve donated over $1,000 to local pet rescues. The rescue closest to our hearts and the main recipient of donations is PA Caring for K9s. They’re a foster-based rescue that pulls dogs from kill shelters in Alabama. My own little girl, Chrissy, is an alum.
I am forever grateful to everyone who’s supported me through my journey thus far, whether it’s simply sharing my work or purchasing my art. Every little bit means the world to me and I wouldn’t be here today without you!
I look forward to painting your pets, too!
