About Us

Our Story

At Faux Paw, we believe that pets are an integral part of the family, and they deserve to be celebrated with as much style and personality as they bring into our lives. Our story began right here in our sun-soaked studio in Laguna Beach, California, with a simple idea: to create beautiful, handcrafted art that honors our four-legged family members.

Faux Paw was founded by artist and lifelong pet lover, Debby Carman, who is an imagineer ~ cartoonist, author, and fabulist who dreamily draws, paints, sculpts, whimsical dogs, cats and other creatures of the animal kingdom; real and imagined. She chronicles random notions, furry motions and life's nutty nuances depicting fun and farce, frolic and frivolity in her authentic and distinctively recognizable style and expressive vibrant color palette. The broken lines of her drawing and distinctive art style represent an allegory of her life "cracks and breaks which allow the light and colors to flow from the inside out."

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What We Do

We craft an array of bespoke pet products that fuse artistry with utility. Every item tells a story of quality and care, a result of our dedication to craftsmanship.

 

Our Craftsmanship Every stroke of the brush on our hand-painted ceramics tells the story of quality and care. We specialize in creating one-of-a-kind pet bowls, treat jars, and platters that are as unique as your pet. Our handmade offerings extend to a range of home decor items, including vibrant canvas paintings and plush pillows that add a touch of whimsy to any pet lover's home.

 

Personalization at Its Heart Understanding that each pet has its own character, we offer personalized services to match. From custom-designed pet urns to bespoke sculptures, our pieces are tailored to celebrate and memorialize your pet's individual spirit.

 

Art Beyond Function Beyond our functional pieces, we proudly create and sell our original textiles and patterns, perfect for a variety of products such as designer handbags, make-up bags, and pet accessories. Our artist's creativity also flourishes in a series of children's books, plush toys, and decorative items for commercial spaces, bringing joy and color to every corner they touch.

 

Eco-Conscious and Community-Minded Staying true to our coastal roots, we’re committed to sustainability and community engagement. We consciously select eco-friendly materials and methods to craft our products, ensuring we’re giving back to the planet that gives us so much.

 

At Faux Paw, we do more than just create pet products; we cultivate a community for pet enthusiasts to find pieces that resonate with the love they have for their furry friends. It’s where pets inspire art, and art enhances the pet-loving home.