Davis Portrait Studio

Davis Portrait Studio Sarah Davis
Pencil Illustration & Portraits / Prints / Ottawa, ON

I have been studying and practicing art since I was a young child, and am enjoying the process of honing my craft.

Two Commissioned pieces. A client wanted two portraits from the same photo to give as gifts. This was a nice project to ...
01/24/2026

Two Commissioned pieces. A client wanted two portraits from the same photo to give as gifts. This was a nice project to work on!

8" x 10" and 6" x 8"

11/16/2025

When using pencil crayons, it helps to turn it slightly to always use the sharp point. Once the pencil tip has become fully dull, sharpen again. I call this "exhausting the point" which I have learned from other artists.

11/10/2025

Instead of using a blending stump, you can blend graphite with a paintbrush (hog hair is what I use) to preserve some texture.

Before adding my next layer, I smooth out the graphite with a brush. The first layer for me is always separating the darks from the lights.

Why do I focus on portraits?I focus on portraits because, when looking into the eyes and face of another person, or anim...
06/10/2025

Why do I focus on portraits?

I focus on portraits because, when looking into the eyes and face of another person, or animal, I feel a sense of connection. I'm not trying to instill life in their image, but rather, bring the life and light that already exists, to the surface.

Hello All! This is my newest portrait commission, drawn from a client's photo. 8" x 10" pencil on paper. I'm currently a...
05/23/2025

Hello All!

This is my newest portrait commission, drawn from a client's photo. 8" x 10" pencil on paper.

I'm currently accepting commissions, please comment if interested. :)

08/02/2024
08/02/2024
Let's Build a Snowman!5" x 7" pencil on paper
05/22/2024

Let's Build a Snowman!

5" x 7" pencil on paper

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Ottawa, ON

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+16138096830

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