About Char Reed

I’ve drawn and painted since I could hold a crayon, so I decided in high school to mold the hobby I did most of the time into my career. I originally wanted to only do wildlife art, but my love for pets made me want to blend my passions into pet portrait and caricature art. I try to keep a sense of whimsy while applying the realistic touch of a wildlife artist to create unique, one of a kind pet caricatures and portraits.

I am currently residing in the US, but I have lived in Norway for a couple of years. I have also travelled to France, the UK and Australia- where I got to meet one of my favourite animals: a cheetah named Nova. I horseback ride frequently and have worked at pet stores caring for a multitude of animals from cockatoos to tarantulas. I currently own an albino pet hedgehog named Brambleburr.

The majority of my art is produced digitally, using painting applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter. I prefer the medium due to it’s quick nature (no drying time!), versatility and ease of cleanup.