If you live in New York City you already know who Andrea Caceres is! She is the New York City-based dog mom that is the go-to illustrator for every dog event and the entire dog community is obsessed with her and dying to get a sketch of their dog! Andrea not only draws custom portraits of your dogs, but she has custom products, puzzles of dogs in the city, and more! We had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea and asking her some questions that we know you are all asking! See her answers below:
How did you get started with your business?
I started working as an illustrator back in 2015 ,in 2018. I was working as a textile designers on a baby apparel company and started a project called ” a dog a day keeps the stress away “
where I drew 365 dogs (one each day) this was the project that made people recognize my work and open doors for me. After that, I decided to become a full-time freelance illustrator and work with my company, where I do portraits, special collections, textiles, branding, and more!
I love dogs and love that my work is related to them.
Tell us about your pet(s)!
I have two dogs, Tobi who is the love of my life, a 10 y/o silky terrier, I have had him since he was 2 months, he has been with me at all times! and Sherlock A 9 month old weim we just adopted and it’s basically a big baby
What and who influences your work?
Everyday life, dogs, and lots of children’s books!
What is/are your favorite pet brands and why?
Fable, love the good quality and good design products!
Stella and Chewys, my dogs are addicts!
Outward Hound – Toni is obsessed with their puzzles!
2020 has been a female dog… What do you have planned for your company in 2021?
Find more partnerships with other companies!
How can people support you and your business?
The easiest way is follow me on instagram, like and save my pictures, share my work!
subscribe to my twitch channel (free if you have amazon prime)
Where can people find you (website, social handles, stores)?
Check our Andrea and everything she does, her sketches make the perfect gift for any dog lover on your list!
Megan Rose
Megan is the Co-Founder of Gal's Best Friend and the East Coast Editor. She lives in New York City with her 3 dogs. Megan works in the pet industry on the marketing side, Megan is also the Pet Contributing Editor at Bestprodcuts.com is an author of Rescuing Rumba (coming Fall 2021), and a border member of Global Strays.
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