Espresso Bean Designs Named a 2026 Best of Cleveland Editors’ Pick
I’m excited to share that Cleveland Magazine featured Espresso Bean Designs as a 2026 Best of Cleveland editors’ pick for Best Pet Portraits!
Seeing my pencil portraits recognized in a publication that celebrates Cleveland’s creative community means so much to me. I started Espresso Bean Designs because I love capturing the personalities of the animals we share our lives with: the familiar look in their eyes, the tilt of an ear, and the little details that make each one unmistakably them.
That love has grown into Pet Portraits with a Purpose. Through my artwork, I get to tell the stories of rescue animals, help more people see them, and give back to organizations doing the work of caring for them. I’m especially grateful that Cleveland Magazine included that part of my work in its feature.
Thank you to everyone who has commissioned a portrait, shared a rescue story, followed along as a drawing came to life, or supported my art in any way. You’ve helped me turn something I love into something that can make a difference for animals.
You can read the Cleveland Magazine feature here. If you’re new to Espresso Bean Designs, I’d love for you to explore my portraits and meet some of the rescue animals behind the drawings.
With gratitude,
Jennifer Brhel
Espresso Bean Designs