"Turning Images into Heirlooms"
(all images copyright property of Shelly Burden-Portrait Artist)

Commission prices at bottom of page.

Shelly Burden-Portrait Artist
"Portraits can evoke strong emotions; this makes them a challenge but also gives them their charm. Whether working by commission from your favorite photo(s) or painting my own originals; my graphite and watercolor portraits are noted for their detailed and captivating expressions." Shelly
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Looks even better in person! For Sale: "Horse"

Looks even better in person! For Sale: "Horse"
16 x 20" watercolor on canvas. $350. framed, $300. unframed

I really like how these turned out, will be doing more in this style.
In the meantime contact me to have either hanging on your wall.

For Sale: "Lion"

For Sale: "Lion"
18x24" Watercolor on canvas. $400. framed, $350. unframed

For Sale: "The Dancer"

For Sale: "The Dancer"
8x10" Pastel Painting. $170. framed. $150. unframed.

Westie

Westie

For the lab lover in your life...

For the lab lover in your life...
The 2 adorable 5x7" paintings (shown above) would gladly perform a sit/stay on your desk or mantle! Only $85. each (plus tax/shipping)

Contact me to purchase any available images or to commission your own portrait.

Horse wip

Horse wip
Getting closer to completion...

Horse Finished!

Horse Finished!
The original is spoken for but prints (8x10" for $20) and Notecards (5/$10) are available of this image.

Rosco

Rosco
Energetic looking little muff, isn't he? (not for sale, private collection)

Sadie

Sadie
Memorial portrait- a beloved foster girl, commssioned by a Legacy Boxer Rescue volunteer.

Bean

Bean
Commissioned birthday gift of a shy but charming boy!

G-G

G-G
More "cloak and dagger"...this 8x10 curly furred beauty was a gift portrait!

Zeus and Amber

Zeus and Amber
Zeus is done, Amber will soon lose her blank look to paint, but shh, don't let out the secret. This 16x20" portrait of 2 cuddly fur kids is a gift.

Zeus and Amber finished

Zeus and Amber finished
Just love those jowls and adoring expressions! Under Ambers watchful gaze, Zeus mentors the pups his "parents" foster with Legacy Boxer Rescue. More information about the breed can be found at www.savetheboxers.com

Molly & Amy

Molly & Amy
"2 adorable pups in an 8x10" double pet portrait being given as a gift."
More painted animal portraits can be seen at my Sassy Smudges site. Contact me to order yours.

WINNER: "The Magic of Mardi Gras"

WINNER: "The Magic of Mardi Gras"
1 of 3 paintings awarded by the judges at the The Lancaster Art Show/Sale! :O)

Bailey

Bailey

Kerbey

Kerbey
Bailey & Kerbey are commissioned Sassy Smudge portraits.

WINNER: "Lady"

WINNER: "Lady"
Judged 3rd in its catagory at the "Unconditional Love Pet Art Show" NFS

Tara's Charlie

Tara\
4x6" Painting. Now resides in a private collection but cards and art magnets available.

"Green Eyes"

"Green Eyes"
4x6" Painting. Cards and prints available of this image.
Inquires to purchase may come to me
More pet miniatures/animal antics at Sassy Smudges
Contact me to have your own pet portrait miniature or commission.

"A"

"A"
What a cutie!

"Coach"

"Coach"
Shhhh, it's a gift!

"Fannie"

"Fannie"
First wip for Jane and Frank- isn't she adorable?

"Fannie and Rufus"

"Fannie and Rufus"
Pampered pups!

"Lillian's Maddie"

"Lillian\

"Curious kitten"

"Curious kitten"
Cards, prints and fridge magnets available in the Product Portfolio.

"Pensive"

"Pensive"
"Won 3rd at an art show with this image- between the lighting and the expression, it was a charm to do."

"RM"

"RM"
This little wonder is only hours old! What a special Aunt to give such a thoughtful keepsake gift.

"TJ"

"TJ"

"M"

"M"

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