A UNIQUE PET PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
Hi, I’m Barbra and this is not your typical custom pet portrait. It’s hand-painted and thoughtful.
Using the finest artist materials, each watercolor portrait will be in my painterly style and will include wild marks, indicating process and a study-like feel.
I don’t just work from photos, I compose a study of your little one based on the connection you have with them and the info you provide about them.
The portrait will feel like a special representation of them, not AI-generated or created just from a photo.
Having a close connection with my own pets, I understand the connection you have with your cutie and will create the perfect keepsake to represent that love.
Each portrait is professionally framed, as seen here in solid ash wood with a clear float, ready to hang and enjoy. If you’re interested in other framing options, please reach out.
I’m a fun person to work with and I aim to make the process enjoyable. I’m open to all feedback and take nothing personally. Years of being an artist has taught me to be open — a mindset that has served me well and gotten me repeat clients.
As an add-on you can then order products featuring your pet! Bedding, home decor, pet beds, bandanas and more. In lavish materials such as silk, linen and cotton. Inquire about this bespoke service and see a few examples at the bottom of my pet portrait gallery page.
LEARN MORE
🐾 On archival Arches 100% cotton paper with hand-deckled edges
🐾 In my painterly study-like style, with brushstrokes and wild marks
🐾 Each portrait may include one or more pets
🐾 Each portrait includes a solid wood frame as shown here. If interested in other framing options, please reach out.
🐾 Worldwide shipping and framing are included. Signature may be required upon delivery.
HOW IT WORKS
PRICING
5×7″: $550.00 USD
8×10″: $800.00 USD
11×14″: $1125.00 USD
16×20″: $1625.00 USD
Framing and worldwide shipping is included.
FRAMED SIZES
5×7” art: 9.25 x 11.25” framed
8×10” art: 12.25 x 14.25” framed
11×14” art: 15.25 x 18.25” framed
16×20” art: 20.25 x 24.25” framed
PROCESS + TIMELINE
You will get a delivery estimate after I get your photos and info. Each portrait takes 4-6 weeks once I get started and final delivery depends on your place in the queue. If your piece is time-sensitive let me know and I’ll do my best to accommodate. You will get timely updates along the way!
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
I request 3-5 photos that show your pet’s full body — sitting, standing, laying or jumping are all fun poses. I am able to work with most photos so send what you have and we’ll take it from there.
QUESTIONS?
Text Me
(707) 500-8735
Email Me
TESTIMONIALS
“Oh my gosh! You nailed it!!! I love the thought and detail behind these and it’s so appreciated. These are so fun and I love how you have captured their personalities so well!” “Love it! It’s perfect! Would it be possible to do one more dog in addition to what I already have done?!” – Frances (repeat client – 10+ portraits)
“These are WONDERFUL. You nailed their vibes exactly!! And they’re so fat and so funny. This will be such a lovely gift. I’m so excited. Thank you so much!” – Sheila (repeat client)
“Everyone loved their Christmas gifts! Thank you so much for helping me with these creative gifts!” – Frances (repeat client)
“Thank you so much!!! The painting looks so awesome in its frame and my husband and I love the gifts you sent along with it!” – Kelsey
“This is so sweet and gets to what it’s all about for us and for him. Thank you!” – Sheila
“LOVE it! I love them all but I love the angle of him looking up since it is a fun focus on his big ears and nose that he’s known for! I look at this and I think CUTE CuTE CUTE, which is how I also feel when I look at him 🙂 Thank you! 💛” – Rachel
ABOUT BARBRA + PETS
Your adorable pets are painted in my light-filled beach home in Santa Cruz, CA.
I am a lover of ALL creatures and am a guardian of two cuties named Tiki and Nougat, along with my sweetheart Mike.
Tiki is a Barbet (“bar-bay”) — aka a French Water Dog, which is a rare breed in the US. Poodles actually came out of this ancient breed. Tiki is a sensitive girl that loves wrestling with Nougat.
Nougat is a Russian Blue kitty who is a daredevil and thinks everyone is her friend. She’s not shy or skittish at all and LOVES teasing Tiki — she’s very unusual for an RB, which are typically quieter and shy. We share the same birthday! She’s my Gemini twin.
Mike and I enjoy training and working with them both — Nougat knows almost all of the same tricks as Tiki! Yep cat’s love training too! We are a happy family unit :)
Questions? 🐾
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