lisa stamm's bespoke animal portraits
(hank by lisa stamm)
i met lisa stamm in my twenties when we were tottering around new york city in impractically high heels, drinking martinis, going to gallery openings and late night parties, brunching on sundays and having pre children adventures. she introduced me to my first husband at a champagne bar, did my make up at my wedding and supported me through all kinds of milestones and changes. she has been an incredible friend and i have known her a long time. but i had no idea that she is an artist. about two years ago i was scrolling through my facebook feed and saw a soulful, impassioned pencil drawing of a beagle that she shared and was completely captivated. i was not alone. lisa received such a big response to the tribute drawing she had done of her beloved dog, scooby that for the first time she considered taking commissions. and so began the pet project shop.
(lisa’s sweet scooby)
(scooby and lisa having a cuddle)
lisa has always sketched as a private, meditative form of relaxation. an animal lover, she is driven to capture the particular essence of each soul she draws. while she works from photographs, her intent is not to recreate an exact replica of the photo, rather to bring to life the distinct character and personality of her subjects. as such, she focuses on their eyes, which she depicts with great passion and depth.
(issa… inspiration photograph and drawing by lisa stamm)
(hank’s photo and lisa’s drawing)
as a complete surprise, lisa sent me this drawing of baby hank in his yarmulke for his first passover seder. her drawing so accurately depicts his (almost always) mournful expression that it took my breath away. it now holds a cherished position on our family photo wall.
(pepper by lisa stamm)
(todo by lisa stamm… todo is pepper’s sister - how adorable is that?)
(tenzin by lisa stamm)
(issa by lisa stamm)
(gracie by lisa stamm)
(sammie by lisa stamm)
follow lisa on instagram: @thepetprojectshop or reach out to her directly via email: lisa@thepetprojectshop.com for more information about commissioning a bespoke drawing of your dearest, darling animal friend. lisa’s drawings are also available as personalized stationery.