My paintings are in private collections across the U.S. & Canada

I can paint an original portrait of any pet from the photographs that you supply. The pictures should show the pet's actual color along with any important background detail.* Your photo will be scanned and returned. Please provide me with as much information as possible. Home visits to meet the pet can be arranged. I can also take photographs of your pet, if necessary.*

My style is influenced by the post-impressionists and I creatively seek to capture the energy and essence of the pet. This is accomplished through the use of added metallic and opalescent pigments that enhance the regular acrylic paints. Each portrait is my artistic interpretation of the pet.

All paintings are acrylic or oil on medium texture cotton duck canvas. All sizes are on Gallery Style 1-1/2" stretchers and all canvases have wrapped edges. Each painting is individually titled, signed and dated.

Work will start after the signing of a contract and receipt of a deposit of 50% (non refundable) of the total cost. If the painting is to be shipped, shipping costs will be added. The remaining 50% is due upon delivery or before the painting is shipped. Payments can be made by personal check, money order or by credit card via PayPal.

Elegant, individually created Gift Certificates are available for the holidays. You can pay with PayPal and have the Gift Certificate mailed to you or the recipient.

It takes at least two to three months (per subject) to complete each custom portrait. Add an additional week if framing is requested.

* There is an additional fee if I photograph your pet. There is a fee per additional subject to be included in the painting, also.

* There may be an additional charge for home visits and/or a complicated background - depending on the distance traveled and/or the intricacy of the background imagery. Any additional fees will be covered in the estimate.

Estimates for framing are available upon request.

Above: Jack and Henry - Acrylic on Canvas • 16" x 20" • 2009 • Private Collection