We've known Joan Nardozzi, the owner and creative talent behind Zaziart, for over 5 years. She was one of our very first friends, back when Ryker began sassing humans on Twitter in 2009!
And she recently created a portrait of Maxwell that we've fallen for in a big way.
Because everyone's monitor is set a bit differently and we want you to see how very strokable Maxie's fur is in the pastel portrait, we've saved the photograph using two different brightness/contrast settings.
Even the best of photographs don't do pastels like this justice. The texture is exquisite and requires a deft hand to accomplish.
Joan also donates a portion of her revenue to helping homeless pets.
If you're in the market for a pet portrait, we highly recommend her.
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Wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, can only imagine it in person and how it would be.
ReplyDeleteThat is so exquisite. It looks just like Maxwell. What a prized possession. Thank you so much for sharing. XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
ReplyDeleteWonderful, such a talent. We love it too. Have a super Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Bootiful! Mom took a class in pastels and is "squeeing" over da furs AND whiskers, wot an amazing artist to be able to do dis "very difficult" medium. And now Maxie has some spare furs should he ever need 'em. *wink*
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous portrait!!! ...as handsome as Maxie!
ReplyDeletePastels are a beautiful medium...tough to work with though! Joan did a fabulous job.
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Oh, how wonderful! Pastels really do give that extra-soft look.
ReplyDeleteOh my what a fabulous portrait!
ReplyDeleteThat is just lovely. What a talented and nice friend!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteI am with everyone else, that is STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteThat's really beautiful work! Joan's so talented!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful portrait! Wes LOVES it!
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Nellie
Wow, what an awesome pastel portrait of Maxwell! It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeutiful pastel portrait of Maxwell !
ReplyDeleteXOXO
It is beautiful. You feel that you could put your hand right into the fur and stroke it.
ReplyDeleteA lovely portrait of a lovely kitty!
ReplyDeleteVery talented artist, and very beautiful Maxwell!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Joan’s work. I won a drawing from her at one of the first Pawpawties I attended. It still hangs over Pop’s computer desk. She does good work.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMommy wants to pet Maxwell EVEN MORE, now! What a gorgeous portrait, Joan captured Max's "Maxness" wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteDat be gawjus.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi
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ReplyDeleteLove this pastel work, what a beautiful piece of art and a wonderful memento of baby Maxwell.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful portrait ! Pastel is so hard to work, wow ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteSo lovely!!
ReplyDeleteWhat's that over there??!?! *points in some random direction*
ReplyDelete*nabs portrait and runs away*