hand-rendered dog portraits by commission

Category: portrait painting

Blanca in the Garden, A Pastel Painting

September 21, 2015 No Comments

This pastel scene measures 9″x 12″ before framed. It is a lovely relaxed pose of my pastel instructor’s dog sitting in his garden. In

custom oil painting of German shepherd dog

German Shepherd – “Timmy” Oil Painting

April 20, 2015 No Comments

Many of my clients commission portraits over the years as they bring new dogs into their family. Karen, who recently passed away, was one I

Murf – Small Mixed Breed in Pastel Painting

September 19, 2014 2 Comments

My latest pastel is of a sweet female mixed breed named Murf. This pastel portrait is from one generous friend to another. Murf”s owner has

boxer dog, custom dog portrait in color pencil

Color Pencil Commission of Two Boxer Girls

August 3, 2014 2 Comments

The commission of these two beautiful boxer girls, seen here in color pencil and watercolor paint, were lucky to have wonderful owners who were sure

Helping Dogs with Art – Lily’s Legacy Donation in Oil

July 25, 2014 No Comments

Lily’s Legacy is a non-profit organization that helps senior large breed dogs find loving homes. I decided to visit them this week and see their

Kami and Kimber – Rottweiler Rescues

July 8, 2014 5 Comments

These two lovely girls were originally rescued from two separate locations. Kami, on left is currently 10 years old. She was found (age 3 years

color pencil drawing of nova Scotia Duck tolling dog

Jake – A Color Pencil Drawing of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Dog

April 5, 2014 2 Comments

This charming guy lives in the east bay with his owners. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are medium sized dogs with water repellent, double, medium

Brody, an English Cocker in Color Pencil

December 28, 2013 No Comments

Brody, an English Cocker Spaniel, seen here in color pencil, lives with four other dogs in Wisconsin on beautiful Lake Michigan. His other brothers, a