My Story

Where to start, well like any story let's start at the beginning. I am currently living in Toronto, Canada however I was born and grew up in the ever changing, ever growing city of Shanghai, China.

Do I miss it? Yes

Do I enjoy the beautiful city of Toronto? Yes (however city is a generous word when compared to Shanghai, I kid, I have been lucky to live in two wonderful cities).

So what brought me to Canada? Well there was a boy...

Fast foreword 10 or so years and we now have two little girls and I have landed in the wonderful world of custom pet portraits.

Like many others I began my journey by opening a shop on Etsy. It was great as it allowed me to test the waters and learn all the intricacies of running a successful business. I quickly realized that I was no longer just an artist, I was also a customer service representative, sales and marketing women, shipping clerk, financial analyst and the list goes on. 

Another amazing and unexpected part of this work is not only hearing from all the happy customers but also the story behind the portraits. I quickly realized that there are many people out there going through tough times, be it personal health, the health of a loved one or a sudden loss of a pet. The stories remind me of how lucky I am and to be grateful for times of peace, and even though it may not be much, hearing that the portraits bring some joy or comfort to those going through difficult times is wonderful and makes the work that much more meaningful and special.

I'm glad you found my shop and I hope to talk with you and your pet soon.

- Letitia