HOWL-O! I'm Steph Fickbohm, the artist behind the WOOF Factory. In 2008 I painted my dogs, then some friends and family dogs. The next thing I knew I'd painted hundreds of dogs - plus lots of cats and some ferrets, hamsters, chickens, etc.! I especially love capturing happy, silly art that makes people smile!

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I mostly paint mugshot style faces on canvas with acrylic paints. Sometimes I paint on other things like skateboards, memorial boxes, and wooden ornaments. If you're interested in something unique like that send me a message to discuss. I also make digital art and if you need logos, art, or illustration for a pet-related business I'd love to help you with that!

 

I live in Des Moines, Iowa with my best dog friends Kuma & Kya (husky mixes), an orange cat, Johnny Gato, and a black cat, Jett. (All rescues - shhh don't tell them they're adopted!)

 

It is an honor to be entrusted to paint your furry best friends, especially those who have gone on to the Rainbow Bridge. I hope the paintings bring joy, peace and comfort.

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My art is dedicated to all the dogs I loved before: Takoda, Catori, Vegas, Lena and Loki, and Dukie.
You are forever in my heart and not a single day goes by that I don't think of you. 

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1972. Not much has changed!