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Shorty and Stubbs

Watercolor portraits that capture the soul of your beloved pets

Custom pet portraits & botanical art by Sarah  ·  Colorado

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A taste of the work

White Rabbit by Moonlight

White Rabbit by Moonlight

Birthday Dog

Birthday Dog

Greyhound with Harness

Greyhound with Harness

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Sarah, watercolor artist at Shorty and Stubbs
Meet the Artist

Hi, I'm Sarah!

After years of caring for others as a physician, I traded my stethoscope for a paintbrush — and I haven't looked back. Now I spend my days in the Colorado light doing what I love most: capturing the personalities of beloved pets and the beauty of the natural world through watercolor.

Every pet has a story written in their eyes. Every wildflower holds a season's worth of resilience. My work is about finding those moments and preserving them on paper, one brushstroke at a time.

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Retired Doctor
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Cat Mom
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Colorado Based
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Nature Lover
Work With Me

Commissions

Let's turn your favorite furry face (or leafy friend) into a one-of-a-kind watercolor keepsake

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Chat

Tell me about your pet and what you envision

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Photos

Send your favorite reference photos

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Paint

I get to work bringing your vision to life

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Enjoy!

Receive your finished piece, ready to frame

Standard
One or two pets — 6×9"
$100
A beautiful keepsake for any home
Painted on Arches 140# cold-pressed watercolor paper
Grand
Multi-pet, large, or custom — Your vision
Let's talk
No two are alike — tell me what you're dreaming up and we'll design it together
Greeting Cards
5×7" folded — custom occasions, holidays, pet-themed
$55 · sets of 4 from $195
Custom quantities welcome — reach out for bulk pricing

Botanical pieces, custom sizes, and special requests welcome — reach out and let's chat!

Local pickup is always free — shipping is a small additional charge for far-flung friends.

Say Hello

Let's Create Together

Have a question about commissions? Want to say hi? Drop me a line below or find me on social media — I'd love to hear from you!