A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a rust-colored dress, is sitting in a light grey upholstered chair in an art studio. She is smiling while holding a pencil and working on a detailed animal portrait, on a canvas. The studio has shelves filled with colored pencils and sketches of dogs hanging on the wall, along with two landscape paintings and potted plants, creating a cozy and creative atmosphere.
A woman with dark curly hair, wearing a rust-colored dress, is sitting in a light grey upholstered chair in an art studio. She is smiling while holding a pencil and working on a detailed animal portrait, on a canvas. The studio has shelves filled with colored pencils and sketches of dogs hanging on the wall, along with two landscape paintings and potted plants, creating a cozy and creative atmosphere.

Art that captures the beauty of everyday moments and precious memories

With a soft, expressive realism style, I work primarily in pencil, graphite, and acrylic to capture the emotion, softness, and beauty in everyday life. From soulful animal portraits to peaceful nature and still-life scenes, my work aims to preserve fleeting moments and the stories behind them.

As a passionate dog mum of a golden Cocker Spaniel named Lucy, I hold a special place in my heart for pet portraiture and lovingly create custom pawtraits of beloved pets.

I hope my art brings a smile to your soul.

Signature name 'Renae' in olive green cursive font
  • Artwork of the view looking up at the canopy of a forest with tall trees and patches of blue sky through the leaves.

    The View Above Her

  • Close-up of a zebra's face, painted in a colorful, abstract style.

    Quiet Watcher

  • A detailed colored drawing of a yawning striped cat with a white background.

    Biiig Yawn

  • Colorful painting of pink and purple water lilies floating on a pond with green lily pads.

    Lily Love

  • Pencil sketch of a small poodle puppy with curly fur and expressive eyes.

    Poodle

  • A colorful acrylic painting of a sunset over a calm lake with an empty boat floating in the water.

    Drifting Light

  • A detailed pencil sketch of a dog's face, focusing on its expressive eyes, nose, and fur textures.

    Australian Border Collie

  • Close-up of a tiger's face painted in vibrant colors with yellow-green eyes, orange and black stripes, and pink nose.

    Unwavering

  • A detailed colored pencil drawing of a small, fluffy dog with a mix of black, white, and tan fur, featuring large eyes and upright ears, on a plain background.

    Chihuahua

  • Close-up of an orange tabby cat lying on a green surface, reaching forward with its paw.

    Reaching For You

  • Close-up drawing of a small dog with long fur, looking directly at the camera, with a dark background.

    The Look of Love

Find me on Instagram

Memorial pet portrait of beautiful Fudgie. Her family described her as the sweetest doggo you'd ever meet. Some moments pass in an instant, but the memories stay with us forever. It was an honour to create this coloured pencil pawtrait from a treasured photograph. Fudgie, forever loved. 💕 #petportraitartist #memorialpetportrait #petportrait #dogportrait #dogmum aussieartist
My website is officially live! After many cups of coffee and more than a few late nights, Renae Hall Art finally has a home on the web. You'll find all of my custom pet portrait options, from classic graphite sketches to colourful acrylic paintings, along with a gallery shop featuring my original artwork. If your furbaby deserves a place on the wall (and let's be honest... they absolutely do), I'd love for you to take a look. Link in bio. #petart #petportraitist #petportrait #custompetportrait #aussieartist
A beautiful, sleepy doggo for a beautiful, sleepy Sunday. Working with classic coloured pencils will always be my favorite way to create pet pawtraits. #petportraitartist #dogportrait #dogmumart #doggolove #aussieartist
Blue, yellow, and a sleepy cat in the sunshine. 💙☀️ This colour palette wasn't one I would've chosen myself, but that's exactly why I love these challenges. Would you love to see your furbaby as a stylised pawtrait? #colourcube #acrylicmarkerart #catart #aussieartist #colourpalettechallenge
Purple and green weren't the colours I'd have chosen for a dachshund... but I kinda love it. 💚💜 What palette should I challenge myself with next? 🤔 @sarahrenaeclark #colourcube #petportraitartist #dogmum #dachshundlove #aussieartist
Colour Palette Challenge ep. 3 I’m loving these mini acrylic marker studies and the unexpected colour combinations they create. These soft, romantic tones suited her beautifully. What should I paint next? #colourcube #acrylicmarkerart #aussieartist #portraitartist #colourpalettechallenge
The view above her. My forest set is finally complete. #rainforestpainting #australianartist #artreels #acrylicpainting #landscapeart
Some bonds become part of who you are. Drawing Lucy always feels a little different… like I’m not just sketching a dog, but a piece of my heart. 🥹 Graphite, soft shadows, and my beautiful girl. #petportrait #petportraitartist #graphitedrawing #cockerspanielmum #dogportrait
Those little whiskers will always be my fave. 🥰 There's just something beautiful about white pencil on black. This has officially become my Signature Edition. 🤍🖤 #petportraitartist #dogmumart #aussieartist #sketchartist #dogmum
Painting leaves might just be my new favorite thing. This piece deserves a frame right up on my studio wall. But what painting will I pair it with...? 🤔 #artreels #acrylicmarkerart #aussieartist #peacefulpainting #natureartist
Memorial pet portrait of beautiful Fudgie. Her family described her as the sweetest doggo you'd ever meet. Some moments pass in an instant, but the memories stay with us forever. It was an honour to create this coloured pencil pawtrait from a tre
My website is officially live! After many cups of coffee and more than a few late nights, Renae Hall Art finally has a home on the web. You'll find all of my custom pet portrait options, from classic graphite sketches to colourful acrylic paintings,
A beautiful, sleepy doggo for a beautiful, sleepy Sunday. Working with classic coloured pencils will always be my favorite way to create pet pawtraits. #petportraitartist #dogportrait #dogmumart #doggolove #aussieartist
Blue, yellow, and a sleepy cat in the sunshine. 💙☀️ This colour palette wasn't one I would've chosen myself, but that's exactly why I love these challenges. Would you love to see your furbaby as a stylised pawtrait? #colourcube #acrylicmarkerart #
Purple and green weren't the colours I'd have chosen for a dachshund... but I kinda love it. 💚💜 What palette should I challenge myself with next? 🤔 @sarahrenaeclark #colourcube #petportraitartist #dogmum #dachshundlove #aussieartist
Colour Palette Challenge ep. 3 I’m loving these mini acrylic marker studies and the unexpected colour combinations they create. These soft, romantic tones suited her beautifully. What should I paint next? #colourcube #acrylicmarkerart #aus
The view above her. My forest set is finally complete. #rainforestpainting #australianartist #artreels #acrylicpainting #landscapeart
Some bonds become part of who you are. Drawing Lucy always feels a little different… like I’m not just sketching a dog, but a piece of my heart. 🥹 Graphite, soft shadows, and my beautiful girl. #petportrait #petportraitartist #graphit
Those little whiskers will always be my fave. 🥰 There's just something beautiful about white pencil on black. This has officially become my Signature Edition. 🤍🖤 #petportraitartist #dogmumart #aussieartist #sketchartist #dogmum
Painting leaves might just be my new favorite thing. This piece deserves a frame right up on my studio wall. But what painting will I pair it with...? 🤔 #artreels #acrylicmarkerart #aussieartist #peacefulpainting #natureartist

Happy collectors

  • Two beige ceramic vases with a speckled texture, one with dried flowers, are placed on a light-colored surface against a plain beige background.

    "Thank you so much for doing such an incredible job of capturing Fudgie - you captured her so perfectly...your art is absolutely incredible!"

    — Talia

  • A sleeping tabby cat lying on a piano keyboard.

    "⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy little kitty - Very cute piece, love supporting local small artists."

    — Skye

  • Lilly

    "Renae captured Lilly so perfectly. The moment I saw this portrait, my heart melted. The way she is looking up feels exactly like my little girl. I almost feel like I could reach out and touch her soft fur and boop her sweet little nose again."

    —Alison

  • A beige ceramic vase with a narrow opening, holding a single dried branch with small flowers, on a wooden surface against a plain light wall with sunlight casting shadows.

    "I fell in love with this piece the moment I saw it. I am amazed at Renae's talent - just beautiful."

    —Ann

  • Painting of a bouquet of white daisies with yellow centers in an aged, rustic white pitcher sitting on a wooden surface against a weathered wood background.

    "I fell in love with these daisies from the moment I saw them!"

    — Jodie-anne

  • A girl and a dog sitting on a wooden dock, facing a river or lake with a sunset or sunrise in the background, the girl is hugging the dog.

    "My daughter and I fell in love with Renae's painting - it's just like my daughter and our Groodle, Lemon."

    — Erin