Personalized Art & Custom Pet Portraits
Made Just for You
Commission a unique piece of art filled with color and imagination. I specialize in custom mixed media creations, from expressive pet portraits to whimsical animals and bold linework designs. Let’s collaborate to create something beautiful for your space!
Starting at $85
Small (5×7" – 8×10") — $85 – $130
Medium (11×14" – 16×20") — $180 – $300
Large or Highly Detailed — Quoted individually
Please contact me for a personalized quote tailored to your specifications.
“I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.”
Studio-Styled Art Workshops
Explore. Learn. Create. | On-Location Art Programs The studio comes directly to your school, group, or community space!
Full Course: $220 for an 8-week session (1 hour per week)
Single Workshops & Special Events: Custom packages and flexible price points available.
Let’s collaborate to design the perfect art event for your group and budget!
Step into a space where classroom structure meets true studio freedom. In these hands-on art sessions, students unlock their creativity through drawing, painting, and mixed media, all while connecting their journey to the stories of history's greatest artists.
Create • Share • Inspire • Teach
My mission is to bring joy and inspiration through vibrant, original art—crafted in acrylic, watercolor, ink, and oil pastel.
Rooted in bold hues and painterly brushstrokes, my work captures the dynamic movement of nature and the deeply human emotions reflected in the faces of animals.
From these creations flow prints and studio art greeting cards, each designed to touch the heart and brighten your world.
I also nurture creativity through art programs for children and learners of every age—inviting all to explore, imagine, and awaken the artist within, while connecting their journey to the stories of art history and the great masters.
About the Artist
Dawn Benson is a self-taught mixed media artist based in Saint Charles, Missouri. Her expressive style—marked by bold color, energetic lines, and playful symbolism—reflects both her imagination and her healing journey.
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