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 May's OTMs!

Artist of the Month

Lara

Check out Lara at @laratatouuillee
Lara
Lara
Lara
Eli

Piece of the Month

Absinthe by Eli

Check out Eli at @nightyart

Staff's Portrait Highlight

Lando Norris by Erika

Check out Erika at @h2osaurus
Erika
Julia

Staff's Member Highlight

Julia

Check out Julia at @artbyjuliapulia

Mentor of the month

Lea Brubaker

Check out Lea Brubaker at @whimsyandshenanigans
Lea Brubaker

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