A collaborative effort to bring people and animals closer together through art

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3200+ Total completed pieces
2850+ Completed pet portraits
350+ Completed rescue portraits
150+ Team members
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Our Mission

Here at AWA, we're a group of digital artists working towards reminding people that, despite these tough times, there's still some sunshine. We hope to spread some joy globally and offer an outlet for artists to draw at their own pace, while also providing them a place to publicize, share, and improve upon their art. In doing this, we also aim to spark a smile in this small act of kindness.

AWA has also now expanded to include rescue pet portraits. By partnering with rescues such as the Best Friends Animal Society, Toronto Humane Society, Horse Plus Humane Society, Niagara Dog Rescue, and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, we aim to increase pet exposure in order to help connect them to their forever homes.

Our Animal Rescue Partners

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Of The Months

Every month we showcase exemplary artists and pieces from our community, check out October's OTMs!

Artist of the Month

Happy

Check out Happy at @happyplaceportraits
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Alex

Piece of the Month

Rogers by Alex

Check out Alex at @alexmitchellarts

Staff's Portrait Highlight

Enzo by Hafi

Check out Hafi at @artofhafi
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Lara

Staff's Member Highlight

Lara

Check out Lara at @petitducnain

Mentor of the month

Lea

Check out Lea at @whimsyandshenanigans
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