Selected work

Scottish Terrier and Mixed Shih Tzu Painting | Mixed Media & Oil

Subject: Pet portraits
Medium: Mixed media
Dimensions: 24x36
Created: 2025

An expressive contemporary pet portrait that combines a loose, energetic underpainting with layered color and painterly texture. The surrounding forms remain spontaneous and impressionistic, while the eyes, expressions, and distinctive features of each beloved companion are carefully developed to capture their individual personality and spirit. The result is a lively, sophisticated portrait that feels both artistic and deeply personal—more than a likeness, but a celebration of the character and connection that make a beloved pet so special. Request any size - Available Sizes + Approx Prices 18" x 24" x 1.5" 2000 & Up 24" x 36" x 1.5 4000 & Up 30" x 40" x 1.5". 6000. & Up

The commission story

I create each pet portrait from a favorite photograph, using my expressive contemporary style to capture the personality and spirit of a beloved companion. I begin with a loose, energetic underpainting and build the portrait through layered color and painterly movement, carefully refining the eyes and distinctive features that make each pet unique. Clients may choose a color palette that complements their pet, their personality, or the space where the finished painting will be displayed. The goal is to create a one-of-a-kind portrait that feels artistic, personal, and full of life—not simply a reproduction of a photograph.

The outcome

The finished painting is more than a portrait—it is a lasting expression of the bond you share with your pet. The expressive layers and carefully painted eyes and features capture not only their likeness, but the personality, spirit, and unique presence that made them so deeply loved. Each portrait becomes a meaningful piece of art created to keep that connection alive and bring joy to the space where it is displayed.

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