Paws in Reflection - by Dawn Morningstar Leverington

03/29/2026

The latest pieces...I'm a bit behind on posting!

The Persians - Gypsy (black) and Duchess (white) - 12x16 PanPastels, soft pastels, pastel pencils on Canson Velvet.

The Pomeranian - Roxy - 9x12 PanPastels and pastel pencils on PastelMat

The Japanese Chin/Maltese - Leonardo - 12x16 PanPastels, soft pastels, and pastel pencils on PastelMat

11/14/2025

Frankie (black Italian Greyhound), Fiona (black Greyhound), and Oliver (fawn/white Italian Greyhound) - the latest portraits to head off to their new home. Each is 9x12 soft pastel on PastelMat. I'm well into the next piece and hoping to post that one soon.

06/19/2025

OK folks, "He's My Pal" is now available to purchase as an 8x10 print. This is a high-quality print on heavy photo paper. I am offering it in two options:

1) 8x10 print, no mat - $30 plus $5 shipping
2) Matted print ready to frame in an 11x14 (standard size) frame - $40 plus $6 shipping

If you happen to be local to the Colorado Springs area, we can arrange a place to meet in person and you won't have to pay shipping.

The original is also available for $190 plus $7 shipping. The original is 9x12 and comes matted, ready to frame in a 12x16 frame.

Message me if you are interested. I take PayPal and Venmo.

06/08/2025

Just finished this one… a little “in between piece” that I often do between commissions just to make sure I keep working! This is “He’s My Pal.” Inspired by a pic from Izzie's Pond(with permission). They rescue a lot of injured critters, including this little raccoon, Rickety. He wasn’t able to be released due to a missing paw and an injured wrist, so he became a permanent resident at Izzy’s Pond…with his bear.

9x12 soft pastel on PastelMat.

Original and prints will be available for sale.

05/31/2025

I know I've been "out of pocket" for a while. Life has been busy with a lot of things going on. BUT, I did get these three done for a fantastic customer. Introducing "Bella," "Gir," and "Moxxy." They are each 9x12 soft pastel on PastelMat. Got them shipped out today and got the go ahead from the customer to go ahead and post them, so here they are!

05/05/2024

It's been a moment, but finally got another piece done. This is "O sweet Juliet" (yes, nod to Shakespeare). Juliet was a puppy mill survivor who was rescued and found the best forever home in the whole wide world. 9x12 PanPeastels and pastel pencils on ColourFix. And when Juliet's mom suggested an "Ear-trait" (ear portrait) of Juliet's magnificent ears, I had to say yes! So I also did this cute little piece (2nd pic) that's just 5x7 soft pastels on PastelMat.

11/25/2023

The two latest portraits. These are both for the same customer. Both are on PanPastels and assorted pastel pencils on PastelMat. They are 12x16 but matted to fit a 16x20 frame. I got to meet the subjects today when I handed off the portraits. Cheyanne is the shephered, and Callie is the Golden, and both are just as sweet as they can be. And now, on to the next one!

06/03/2023

03/09/2023

Tada! This latest one has been safely delivered to the owner and is now safe to post. This is “Annie.” 9X12 PanPasteland various pastel pencils on PastelMat.

02/18/2023

I find this rather satisfying! It took much longer than I anticipated to get all prints matted, packaged, and labeled for shipping, but here they are! Everything went out today except the 3 that are local and will be handed off in person.

Thank you to everyone who supported this sale. It means a lot and really helped me make a significant dent in the vet bills. You all are the best!