"Where We Belong" is Released This WEEK!

My First Collection of Artwork

If you're new here, welcome! You've joined us at a very exciting time.

My first real series of artworks is to be released this week - February 20, 2026 - National Love Your Pet Day. I am super excited, and like most artists, I will be working down to the deadline! (It doesn't help that I have a colonoscopy scheduled this week - yikes!). So I hope you'll bear with me as I roll them out individually for you, my "Living Room Guests" - as I affectionately invite you into my space for more about this series and how I made them.

"Where We Belong" is about how our dogs belong to us and we belong to them! When we are at home, we are "Where We Belong" and we know our dogs feel the same way. I want to share these paintings with you this week, before the public views them.

Some things are meant to be seen slowly.

And some are only shared with people who stay close.

If home, dogs, and quiet art matter to you, you belong here!

The first dog portrait is of Toby Girl - a Mini Schnauzer living in Arizona with her pawrents. She is often seen having exciting adventures on her Instagram page: this.is.girl.toby.

She likes the desert home and her special treats and excursions with Mom and Dad. Toby is very special and has her own quirks and talents - just like most of your dogs! If you'd like to keep up with memories and even begin the process of creating a plan for your own artwork of your dog, the Memory Collector Template below helps you get that started.

Your Dog Is Memorable!

I love to hear about your dog (or pet) and how special they are to you! My Memory Collector Template guides you through your first impressions of your pet, personality quirks that make them unique, a timeline of your bond, and a gratitude journal so you can cherish the memories. If you haven't tried it yet, it's quite fun! Whether or not you share it back with me isn't necessary, but once you complete it, you can send yourself a copy to keep. If you do decide to send it to me, it will allow me to get to know you better and I'll make sure to keep you in mind this year for any special promotions. Since you are on my list, you are already privileged and given special treatment!

1 - Just click the button below to begin the journey toward healing through memories and artwork. You are very dear to me and I pray this will benefit you in ways beyond your imagination!

2 - After you fill out the last template (#8), look to the bottom for how you can send them to your email and send a copy to me at: rachel@rachelhollandart.com. I look forward to hearing about your special bond with your pet and seeing photos, too. The photos can have you and your pet together. This will allow me to get to know you and your pet better. I am thankful I can provide this service to dog lovers (and all pet parents) by creating artwork that provides healing and comfort.

🐶 A Note from Rachel

Thank you for taking the time to check in and see what's on my easel. I only have 5-10 hours each week to focus on making artwork, but it's a drive I have that I cannot deny. Making artwork is beneficial to my health and well-being and I hope you will find that artwork of your pets brings you fulfillment like nothing else can. If you're interested in a custom piece of art of your pet, just send me a note.

➡️ Let's make 2026 the year to celebrate your bond with your pet!

Artfully yours,

Rachel

My life was transformed by my rescue dog, Lollipop 🍭. She is my muse and inspiration for my art. If you're interested in learning how to make artwork of your own dog, please let me know. That's where the Dog Mom Art Club can be a beneficial way for you to explore art and make fun artwork of your dog.