I never grew out of a childlike wonder for animals. That awe guides every piece I make. Each portrait and hand-embellished print celebrates a species and our bond with them, blending scientific curiosity with playful imagination.

I start with observation: the feeling of eye contact, the gleam on a wet nose. In my spare time, I am always researching natural history, anatomy, and behavior and this compulsion feeds into my art, to balance accuracy with personality. The result: portraits that look back at you, drawings that tell stories of survival, adaptation, love, and the small wonders that make each creature unique.

These works are for the perpetually fascinated. Whether a lifelike pet portrait, a stylized wild animal, or a whimsical embellished print, each piece is handmade with meticulous detail and, at times, a touch of whimsy. Materials are archival to keep your art vivid for years.

Give a meaningful gift—to a loved one, your home, or a memorialized friend. I draw for:

  • Pet parents who want more than a photo: a drawing that looks back at you

  • Biology nerds and nature lovers who value accurate, story-rich depictions

  • Collectors seeking bold embellished prints

Bring wonder home.

Celebrate resilience, curiosity, and the living history in fur, feather, scale, and leaf.

Contact Crystine to commission work or browse originals and prints.

For the Perpetually Fascinated.

For the Perpetually Fascinated.