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 November's OTMs!

Artist of the Month

Merru

Check out Merru at @its__merry__
Merru
Merru
Merru
Alex

Piece of the Month

Charlie by Alex

Check out Alex at @alex_pahomov123

Staff's Portrait Highlight

Sequoia by Samantha

Check out Samantha at @samteskey_sketchbook
Samantha
Gravenimage

Staff's Member Highlight

Gravenimage

Check out Gravenimage at @BirdSeedsLtd

Mentor of the month

Ssivo

Check out Ssivo at @ss_ivo
Ssivo

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