Your pet is family.

An heirloom painted portrait honors that bond – quietly, beautifully, and forever.

Pets share our lives in ways few others do. They’re present for our routines, our milestones, our hardest days, and our happiest ones. A painted portrait is a way to honor that relationship; not as a novelty, but as a lasting work of art that reflects who they are to you.

Recent Painted Pet Portraits

Each portrait is an original oil painting, created as an heirloom and designed to live in your home for generations.

Original oil painting of a cat with a tag with his name Mercury
Oil painting of a pit bull dog with a pink cone birthday hat, cake and cupcake with candle
Oritingal oil painting of a golden retriever set in an idylic green backyard.

My approach to pet portraits is less about replicating a photograph and more about interpreting character and presence.

My approach to pet portraits is less about replicating a photograph and more about interpreting presence. The goal is not simply to recognize the animal, but to feel them.

Why a painted portrait (not a photograph)

More than a likeness – a presence

Demonstration of the initial drawing phase of an oil painted pet portrait of a cat

A painted portrait is not a copy of a photograph.

Where a photograph captures a moment, a painting allows interpretation – emphasizing character, expression, and feeling in a way a camera cannot. The result is a piece that stands on its own, designed to be lived with and returned to over time.

Clients often describe their finished portrait not as an image of their pet, but as a presence – something that feels familiar, grounding, and deeply personal.

The commission process

Pet portrait commissions follow a calm, well-defined process designed to ensure clarity at every step. Nothing moves forward without your understanding and comfort.

The process includes:

  • A personal consultation to discuss your pet, your space, and your goals
  • Reference photography (either existing images or a photography session if you choose)
  • Thoughtful composition and artistic interpretation
  • A finished original oil painting created with archival materials

You’ll always know what’s coming next – and what the final piece will be – before it’s complete.

Heirloom Original Oil Painted Pet Portraits start at $800 (11×14″)

Oil painted portrait of an Akita puppy in an outdoor residential setting
Oil painted portrait of a dog with a meloncholy face that invites you to pet him
Original oil painting of a labrador looking up at the viewer with his ball and a bone on the ground next to him

Sizes, compositions, and framing options are discussed during consultation to ensure the final piece fits naturally into your home.

Schedule a Private Consultation or Message Us to begin

By coming in to the studio, meeting us, and seeing the work, we find most if not all questions can be answered within a half hour.

If you have a particular question you can message us at this link, call or text, or use this link to schedule a private consultation.

Framed oil portrait of Frankie, a small white dog with expressive dark eyes, painted as a memorial pet portrait on a soft neutral background.

Every portrait is created with care, intention, and respect for the relationship it represents.

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