Rohde monochrome (single color) professional horse and pet portraits are realistic, meticulously detailed works of art that complement any decor and add an elegant touch of class to any room! You can commission your original Rohde monochrome portrait in graphite or sepia.

FINE GRAPHITE:
Captures form and expression in grayscale
Full of striking detail, the realism and quality in Rohde graphite horse and pet portraits will astound you! Far from being mere "sketches", they are time-intensive, intricately crafted, formal works of art that you can hang on your wall with pride. Rohde's innovative techniques result in artwork that makes a strong yet subtle statement in a dramatic range of tones from light silvery grey to deepest black. Accents of fine imported artist's charcoal add depth and dimension. Every nuance of your animal's heart, soul, appearance, and character is immortalized on a fine archival support for you to admire and enjoy forever.

Heather Rohde uses only the most select, refined grades of graphite on the market so that your original art portrait is the most beautiful it can possibly be.

Example shows a varnish roan Appaloosa horse.

AUTHENTIC SEPIA TONE:
Brings antique charm to modern subjects
Favored by legendary "Old Master" artists such as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt, sepia is a classic medium that has been around since the Renaissance. Heather Rohde creates exquisite authentic sepia tone horse and pet portraits that have the same level of detail as her graphite artwork but feature delicate shades of warm brown instead of grey and black. Rohde sepia portraits give horses, dogs, and cats a unique look of nostalgic elegance that is rarely seen in contemporary animal art.

Rohde uses the highest quality, most lightfast (fade resistant) sepia in existence so that your special sepia animal portrait will retain its distinctive color over time.

Example shows a brindle Boxer dog.

ORDERING YOUR OWN ROHDE MONOCHROME PORTRAIT "It's easy and fun to order your very own custom original Rohde monochrome horse or pet portrait! The first step is to decide whether you prefer graphite or sepia art. Any animal will look wonderful in graphite art but classical-looking breeds (Arabian horses, Greyhound dogs, Great Danes, etc.) tend to look particularly elegant in sepia. Next, decide whether you'd like a head portrait, full body portrait, or perhaps a montage of several views. Would you like anything in the background? The size and complexity of the artwork does dictate cost; however, first decide the perfect piece and then let me see how inventive I can become in helping you commission your ideal horse or pet portrait. Your complete satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! Please contact me today to begin your journey towards a very special, unique work of art that you and your family will treasure." -- Heather Rohde

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Portraits are also available as full color pastel paintings or oil paintings!