About the artist

My name is Carley Hohmann. I live in Chicago with the two loves of my life (my husband and dog, Lizard Boy). I painted my first pet portrait as a Christmas gift in 2018 and never looked back. Over 100 portraits later, I launched Howdy Carley.

In a world of AI, digital art, and minimalism, Howdy Carley is a celebration of just the opposite: art created one brush stroke at a time by human hands, full of whimsy and care. My paintings aren't perfect — they're not supposed to be. They're meant to be playful, personal, and spark joy. I hope they bring you the same magic I felt while making them.

Howdy Carley is a labor of love celebrating the unconditional love we feel for our pets and the sweet, funny imperfections that make them who they are.

My Omi sitting at her easel, painting flowers in her backyard.

I got it from my grandma!

I spent my childhood surrounded by dozens of breathtaking paintings made by my talented Omi — flowers, landscapes, little German towns — she inspired me to pick up a brush of my own and teach myself how to paint.