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Johnny Heim, pet artist extraordinaire, shares his journey from childhood drawings of Snoopy to creating art that has raised thousands of dollars for animal rescues worldwide.

• Started drawing as a child in Winnipeg, perfecting his Snoopy technique during long winters
• Won a shrine circus poster contest in grade six, realizing art could bring tangible rewards
• Drew attention with his "Shark Attack" clothing line while in university
• Used drawing skills in advertising career to help visualize concepts for clients
• Reconnected with art during COVID and began focusing on pet portraits
• Raised over $10,000 with his "We're All Made of Stars" portrait series in memory of Kuno
• Creates all artwork traditionally with ink and paper, no digital tools
• Lives by the motto "I draw because they can't" as motivation for his work
• Collaborates with rescue organizations to raise funds through his artwork
• Helps tell the stories of rescue animals through projects like "Unleashing Tales" books
• Currently lives with Olive, his 8-year-old French Bulldog who "lets him live in her house"
• Finds the most joy when people connect emotionally with his portraits of their pets

Email [email protected] to inquire about commissions. Find his work on X @JohnHeim or Instagram @art_by_heim.

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