Medium: Pastel, Coloured Pencil

Kirk Deutschmann discovered art later in life, accidentally finding coloured pencils about 10 years ago, and more recently, pastels. Kirk is a self-taught artist who, in his spare time, enjoys creating realistic portraits of pets and wildlife.  He loves discovering and using different techniques to create the variety of textures found in animals, such as the softness of fur, gloss in the eyes, and wetness of a nose, while creating depth of colour and using rich contrasts.  His favorite paper surfaces to work on are Clairefontaine Pastelmat and Grafix drafting film.  Working from his home basement studio, Kirk’s goal is creating a realistic animal portrait where the soul of the animal is experienced.

Studio Name: Pet Portraits by Kirk

Studio address: South Bonson Community Center, 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows. Studio #4 (with Glenn Bainbridge, Linda Nelson, Nancy Collins)

Phone: 778 866 5543

Email: kdeutschmann@shaw.ca

Website: Pet Portaits by Kirk

Instagram: Pet Portraits by Kirk

Facebook: Kirk Pet Portraits

Artist Demo. Open the rest of the year by appointment. Washroom Available. Wheelchair Accessible.