Welcome to Art by Karie-Ann – Realistic Pet & Wildlife Art Tutorials
I’m a self-taught UK artist with a passion for creating lifelike pet portraits, expressive wildlife art, and emotionally resonant scenes using pastel pencils, PanPastels, and coloured pencils. After years of running a successful commission-based business and demonstrating at art shows, I began teaching from my home studio—sharing the techniques people kept asking about.
Now, I’m expanding online to offer easy-to-follow art tutorials for beginners and experienced artists alike. Whether you want to learn how to draw realistic fur, master animal features, or create scenic backgrounds, my tutorials are designed to be simple, repeatable, and packed with practical tips.
Explore my site to access free tutorials, step-by-step video courses, and exclusive content through my newsletter—including early bird offers and downloadable reference photos.
Hi, I’m Karie-Ann — a UK-based wildlife and pet portrait artist. I’ve created this toolkit to help fellow artists save money, avoid overwhelm, and feel confident with their pastel materials. Whether you’re just starting or refining your technique, this guide is for you.
Sometimes it's hard to see all the colours and shades on a reference image, use this simple tool to easily see them and match to your supplies.
Just discovered pastels? Use my top 10 tips to ensure it's as enjoyable as possible.
Art should always be fun .
Want a fool proof way of posting pastel artwork anywhere in the world? Read my blog to see how I do it!