Absaroka Art Studios offers 100% hand painted artwork - custom pet/ animal portraits - drawings- acrylic paintings- watercolor paintings- scratchboard etching- plant/ tree/ landscape original artwork by Zuzana Drobnik, professional artist with 20+ years of experience in all types of mediums.
About the artist:
I enjoy working with a variety of themes and mediums, but specialize in highly detailed, realistic custom portraits of animals, pets, plants; trees and landscapes. Available in black and white or full color. I am very passionate about my work and have been drawing/ painting/ doodling since childhood. I am extremely fortunate to be able to share that with others in a meaningful way. I've always been a Nature lover and am so grateful to call SW Montana my home. There is lifetimes of inspiration and creativity that abounds from the animals, plants, trees and mountains that surround me.
For pet/animal portraits I usually work from a series of quality reference photographs provided by you, the client. For original drawings or paintings of your beloved pets and animals I rely on at least a couple very clear and detailed photographs with good lighting, especially of the facial features, to ensure an accurate likeness in the final design of the portrait. I can do full body composition, peekaboo perspective etc. I prefer to work closely with my clients to ensure full satisfaction with the finished product. So please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or special requests.
It usually takes 1-3 weeks, or sometimes longer, to complete a full color painting or drawing depending on how large the dimensions are. I work on a first come first serve basis. Black and white drawings take a little less time, but also dependent on dimensions and timing. However, I do offer a rush order option for an additional fee.
Materials:
As a professional artist I pride myself on always working with professional grade materials that can withstand the test of time and ensure that your original artwork will remain lightfast and appreciated by generations to come. All of my finished pieces are treated with a fixativ and archival UV resistant varnish.
Black and White Artwork
The options for BW work are graphite on paper( most affordable option), Ink on Ampersand Claybord*, and Ampersand Scratchbord*.
*Ampersand Claybord is an 1/8” thick archival, eco-friendly hardwood panel coated with a thin coating of pH neutral, acid free kaolin clay ground. Benefits to using this surface is that you can frame it without glass. The clay substrate allows for deep contrast, texture and fine detail in both BW and color.
*Ampersand Scratchbord is an 1/8” thick hardwood panel identical in quality to the Claybord except that the clay ground is infused with an India ink coating on top. This allows to create work with striking contrast as the ink is carefully etched away to reveal the white underneath. sale Can also be framed without glass.
Color Artwork
The options for color artwork are Acrylic( I use Golden Heavy bodied acrylics) on hardwood panel or stretched canvas, watercolor on Arches watercolor 140 lb cold press paper.
Im happy to answer any additional questions you may have about placing an order or inquiring about a commission. Please contact me via Etsy or my contact info below. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Contact info for Absaroka Art Studios:
Zuzana Drobnik
Email: zanadrobnik [!at] gmail.com
Instagram: nukkington
Product code: Custom original sale Pen and ink on Claybord, hand drawn pet portrait