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The Sacred Bond: Why I Paint Animals
Annmarie Lobdell Annmarie Lobdell

The Sacred Bond: Why I Paint Animals

Animals have a way of sensing our energy, even when we’re not fully present with ourselves. In this post, I share why that unseen connection inspires my work, how animals can help us return to the moment, and what I hope people feel when they look into the eyes of a painting.

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Finding Soul in the Hudson Valley Landscape
Annmarie Lobdell Annmarie Lobdell

Finding Soul in the Hudson Valley Landscape

The Hudson Valley isn’t just my home, it’s my muse. Through quiet trails, golden trees, and mirrored lakes, I find inspiration in the stillness of everyday beauty. In each landscape painting, I aim to share not just a place, but a feeling: of memory, peace, and the kind of connection that only home can bring.

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Art That Gives Back: How Every Portrait Creates Impact
Annmarie Lobdell Annmarie Lobdell

Art That Gives Back: How Every Portrait Creates Impact

Behind every pet portrait I create is a deeper mission: to give back. A portion of each sale supports animal-related charities, often chosen to reflect the subject’s unique story. Whether it’s honoring a therapy dog, supporting rescue organizations, or funding canine cancer research, each painting becomes part of something bigger—a tribute with heart, purpose, and lasting impact.

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Where It All Began: Finding My Voice Through Art and Animals
Annmarie Lobdell Annmarie Lobdell

Where It All Began: Finding My Voice Through Art and Animals

I was always the kid with a pencil in hand, scribbling in the margins of my notebooks. It felt natural, instinctive. But as life unfolded, art quietly moved to the background. Marriage and motherhood came first. I raised five daughters here in the beautiful Hudson Valley. During those years my easel sat untouched, while my creative energy was poured into family life.

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