Rachel Anstey - Artist

12/29/2025

I’ve been quiet for a few months now, but I’m still here, still drawing. Here’s a recent Christmas gift of Patti commissioned by for her parents. She’s a special girlie who lost her eyesight in her right eye. Thank you for asking me to do this memorial portrait for you! 11x14 pastels on

Hope you all were able to spend the holidays how you like them best! 🤍

08/29/2025

Here’s Tigger, a memorial portrait for a good friend. Part of a set of beagles with good boy Hank! 11x14 pastels and pencils on pastelmat.

08/25/2025

One of my favourite portraits I’ve ever done. This is Nicky, commissioned for Michelle by her friends, a truly thoughtful gift. 16x20 pastels and pencils on Canson Mi-teintes.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me for Christmas gifts already! I’ve still got some openings left but so happy they’re filling up!

08/25/2025

Here’s one from last year, a watercolour portrait of Molly as a pup and all grown up! 11x14 watercolours and pencils on arches watercolour paper.

08/23/2025

Here’s good boy Hank! A recent commission of a beagle from Beagle Paws Rescue for a close friend. 11x14 pastels and pencils on pastelmat.

08/21/2025

Meet D***o, a recent memorial portrait for Sophey of a very handsome heart horse.
Equine portraits are my favourite, thank you Ava for commissioning this one and letting me memorialize D***o. It really was an honour.

8x8 pastels and pencils on pastelmat.

08/18/2025

01/16/2022

Bespoke wedding invitations delivered this week! The liners and seals are definitely my favourite part, it’s all in the details 🌿
Looking for invitations for 2022? Books are open to bring your custom invitation suite to life.