• A full-length vertical portrait of a cat’s face by Silvana Varriale for varsee. This original artwork is hand-drawn using white pencil on premium black drawing paper, featuring high-contrast fur textures and a luminous quality achieved by carving light out of the darkness.
  • A detailed process video by Silvana Varriale for varsee, capturing the final, high-stakes moments of a feline portrait. The footage shows a white pencil "carving" bright light into black drawing paper to create needle-thin whiskers and luminous fur highlights. The video concludes with the artist signing the original artwork, completing the high-contrast hyper-realistic piece.
  • A macro detail shot of a cat's eye from a Silvana Varriale original artwork. The drawing showcases intricate reflections within the pupil and fine, needle-thin fur highlights meticulously rendered with white pencil to create a lifelike, glassy depth.
  • Artist Silvana Varriale’s hand using a white pencil to detail a feline portrait on black paper. This process shot proves the piece is a genuine, hand-drawn original artwork from the varsee studio, highlighting the technical skill required to map light onto a dark surface.
  • A side-by-side comparison showing a ginger cat reference photograph next to Silvana Varriale’s finished white pencil translation. This image demonstrates how the artist captures the soul of the subject in her original artwork, maintaining accuracy while adding an atmospheric, artistic glow.
  • A vertical print of a Silvana Varriale original cat drawing in white pencil on white paper, professionally displayed in a minimal golden frame. The artwork is staged on a clean white wall above a sophisticated black velvet couch, fitting a modern black, white, and gold interior palette.
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Custom Hand-Drawn Original White Pencil Pet Portrait on Black Paper

Custom Hand-Drawn Original White Pencil Pet Portrait on Black Paper

$185.00
$185.00
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Base Price: single pet | head-bust | no background

Hand-drawn high-contrast white hues on black paper, perfect for black and white coats or a striking 3D effect.

  • Ready for You: I’ll have your portrait completed in 2-4 business weeks once we’ve finalized your reference photos.
  • Shipping: I include complimentary, fully insured shipping with every commission.
  • Satisfaction Guarantee: full refund any time before I begin sketching
  • The Medium: I use professional-grade materials on heavy-weight, archival-quality paper.
  • Provenance: Each piece is hand-signed and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity to keep with your portrait.

Have questions? Contact me before ordering.

How It Works

1. Book & Form
Purchase your portrait, then complete the Pet Portrait Form I’ll email you. Please submit this within 5 business days to secure your place in the queue.

2. Review & Create
I’ll confirm your start date, share an initial sketch for your approval, and provide progress updates as I work.

3. Delivery
Your finished, hand-signed artwork ships to your door with its Certificate of Authenticity.

More info at the main pet portrait page.

Refund & Cancellations

  • Cancel before sketching begins: 100% refund
  • Once sketching begins: 50% of your payment is non-refundable
  • No response within 5 business days of receiving final portrait photos: portrait ships, no refund possible
  • If I am unable to complete your portrait: 100% refund

Read our Art & Commissions Policy

Tips for best Pet Photos

For the best portrait, please provide photos that are:

  • Well-lit: Use natural light; no flash or heavy filters.
  • Sharp & Clear: High focus, especially around the eyes.
  • Unobstructed: A clear view of your pet with no objects in the way.
  • Eye-level: Taken from your pet’s perspective.

Check our pet photo guideline.

Have limited photos of a pet that has passed? Please contact me before purchasing.

Packaging & Framing

Ships on a rigid backing board, ready for framing (frame not included). Refined, minimalist packaging used for all shipments, whether for personal use or gifts.

Gifting

Sending the portrait as gift? If so, at checkout:

  1. enter their address in the “Delivery” field
  2. enter your own address in the “Billing” field at checkout.

Why Handmade

I’m a Philadelphia-based artist. Every portrait is a one-of-a-kind original, painted by hand in watercolor, pencils or graphite. I don’t use AI or digital reproductions - just real, physical art created by a human. And you can see the difference, guaranteed.

Color Accuracy

Colors vary due to monitor settings and lighting. Work-in-progress and final portrait photos may differ from the actual artwork due to screen calibration and the unique nature of handmade media.

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