THESE ARE SAMPLES OF MY WORK. I create realistic custom pet portraits from high quality images provided by my customers. I ask that you send me approximately 2-5 shots of the pet you want painted. I work primarily in oil paints.
The cost of the commission will be discussed when we speak. There are many variable that make up the price such as size, subject matter, background, etc.
I typically use the following canvas sizes for portraits: 9"x 12", 11"x14" and 16"x20".
A 50% deposit is due when I begin the commission and the remainder will be due upon completion of the portrait. I send my clients updates throughout the process and will send a photo or live video of the piece before delivery. At that time, you will have an opportunity to request a modification. This has never needed to be done because my clients have been 100% satisfied with the likeness of the portraits.
Portrait prices do not include frames. You have a choice of framing it yourself or I will select a frame for you and let you know what the charge is.
Feel free to contact me through this site or call me at 203-942-0145 to discuss a portrait for someone you love! Please be aware that I will need approximately 2 months to complete the project depending on the time of year. Holidays may require more advanced notice due to volume.
Place your Custom Pet Portrait Order Here!
Choose the size painting you would like below. Kindly email me 2-5 sharp photographs of your pet in good lighting. Please be sure that all the important features of the dog are clear so I can replicate an accurate image of your pet. Once I receive your order, I will message you to discuss the details.
Dog and Cat Portrait Commission
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This is gorgeous 9" x 12" oil painting of this adorable cat and dog. If you think you see one green eye and one blue eye, your eyes are not playing tricks on you! The beautiful cat actually had two different colored eyes. I really love how the cat is looking at the dog so adoringly and the dog seems to be 'snubbing' the cat! Their expressions translate well and certainly show their personalities. Reference photos of this type, make the best pet portraits!
Oil Painting Commission of Remi & Bailey
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My client commissioned me to create a custom portrait of both dogs. I used several photographs of the dogs and decided which poses would work best together for the portrait. This portrait was done in oil paints and the size of the canvas is 16x20". The frame is a great compliment to this portrait and to the client's home. This was completed in 2022.
Hamilton the Yorkie
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This client commissioned me because Hamilton had just passed away. They wanted to find a way to honor and memorialize their sweet little doggy. This is a 16" x 24" oil painting on canvas.
Dalmatian Commission
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This Dalmatian dog was such a gorgeous subject to paint. I thoroughly enjoyed painting each little spot on the dog!
Dog Portrait of Topanga the Basenji
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This is an oil portrait of a beautiful Basenji Dog that I had the honor to paint. My client surprised her son with this gorgeous painting of his dog. She knows just how much her son adores his furry family member! The gift was a big hit and is now a family heirloom!
Harry the Yorkie
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Here is a 9x12" oil painting of this adorable Yorkie named Harry. My client requested that I do one for Sally as well. She must love the movie When Harry Met Sally!
Sally the Yorkie
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Here is another adorable Yorkshire terrier named Sally. Harry met Sally! Check out Harry as well. This customer wanted her beautiful dogs painted on two separate portraits. This is an 8.5x11" oil painting.
Commissioned Portrait of a French Bull Dog
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This is a sample of an 9"x12" acrylic painting I completed of a French Bull Dog. I just loved the soft grey and light tan colors in this dog. That adorable face made it a pleasure to paint this dog portrait!
I used the photograph on the right as a guide to create this painting.
Work Sample - These are special orders.
Digital Dog Portrait of Herman the German Shepherd
My client loves her dog so much! This photo was irresistible because Herman always loved to play with his ball. This photo made the perfect reference for a painting with his adorable baseball hat on and the ball by his side. The client also liked that her image can be seen taking the snapshot of Herman! I think this is a very creative piece of art that tells a great story of a piece of Herman's life that the client will always remember.
Digital Portrait Painting of Ranger the Boxer
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This is a 12x24" digital painting of a beautiful Boxer named Ranger. This is a sample of what I can turn your photo into!
Dog Portrait of Herman the German Shepherd
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This is a 9x12" oil painting portrait of a beautiful dog called Herman. This dog is very special and I am honored that I had an opportunity to paint him.
Commission of a Jack Russell Terrier - Brownie RIP
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This is a 9"x12" canvas acrylic painting of a sweet Jack Russell Terrier that had passed away. The owner hired me to paint it because she had the dog for 17 years and Brownie meant the world to her. She hangs it in her bedroom so she can look at Brownie every day as a reminder of the good times she shared with the dog. These portraits are such meaning gifts for people who have pets that crossed that dreaded Rainbow Bridge. I am so thrilled and blessed that I have the ability to recreate an image and turn their sweet four-legged family members into a lifetime memorial.
The picture on the right is the image that I used to create this beautiful canvas painting.
Commissioned Dog Portrait of Stanley - Mixed Breed
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This is an acrylic 9"x 12" canvas painting of a mixed breed. The owners love their dog so much they hired me to create this beautiful dog portrait for them. They were completely satisfied with my work. The image on the right is the photo that I worked with to create the painting.
Commissioned Dog Portrait of a Jack Russell Terrier - Bogey
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This is an acrylic dog portrait painting of a Jack Russell Terrier that is no longer with her family. Her mother contacted me because she wanted a remembrance of her beloved Bogey. Bogey was full of energy and had a beautiful long life with his family. He is certainly missed by all the knew him. Now they can see him everyday and his memory is kept alive!
Golden Retriever Portrait
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This is a 9x12" oil painting of a Golden Retriever - Commissioned in 2020.
Digital Art Portrait of Amelia The Cat
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This was made from the client providing me with a photograph of his cat. I created this unique portrait digitally.
Pia the Cat Portrait Commission
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Here is a sample of a 9x12" portrait of this beautiful cat nestled in colorful towels! This photo provided me with the perfect reference for this portrait. The image is sharp, close enough for me to see the details in the cat. The pose has a great deal of interest which translated very well into a beautiful painting of Pia.
Commissioned Portrait of Lulu the Cat - RIP
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This portrait was painted in oil color paints. It is only a sample so you can see the quality of my work. The last photo is the image that I used for the reference photo. All of my paintings are hand painted from the reference photo. Oils take up to 6 weeks or more to complete due to the layering and drying time. Oil painting is more labor intensive and requires more time than acrylic paints.
