About me

I am Tamara Česnik, an art teacher by profession and an engineer of stone design. I shaped my creative path through work at school and as a long-time 2D illustrator in the games industry. My affection for animals led me to create hand-painted, realistic portraits of pets. Every portrait is made by hand, in acrylic and watercolour.

A love of animals has been with me since childhood, so every piece means something special to me. It is not just a painting — it is about capturing the character, that something which makes your pet unique. I have a four-legged friend of my own, who reminds me every day how strong the bond between a human and an animal can be.

While working I like to give myself over to the details, because I believe it is exactly those that preserve the memory of your pet as you know and love them.

I often find inspiration in nature — in the quiet of the hills or out on my bicycle, where I recharge and find new ideas. Now and then I also paint nature motifs and other subjects, though animal portraits remain my primary field.