How I create a portrait

This is a group portrait of my labs done in oil on board from a photograph of the three of them. Pet portraits can be done in any medium. All I need is good quality reference photographs to create my animal paintings 

Sometimes I work from several photos and put them together in the painting. Portrait prices range from $200 -$1000 depending on medium and size and number of animals

This little Frenchie was done in colored pencil from a photograph supplied by the buyer. She was giving it as a present. Colored pencil portraits are usually smaller and take less time than an oil or watercolor painting.

This lab was painted in watercolor from several photos. The lab was combined with a photo of the marshes of the Westport River. An animal can easily be combined with a background. Watercolor portraits start at $350 and are usually at least 10 x 12

Kitties can be done in any medium as well. This is a watercolor of Oliver on his favorite pillow in his window seat. 

This Rottie has a couple of little pencil sketches beneath the watercolor. Go to the home page to email me or betseymacdonald@gmail.com. We can work together to design exactly what you're hoping for in a portrait of your favorite animal.