Pet Portraits by Rebecca - Nationwide
My specialty is realistic custom-painted pet portraits based on your favorite photo. A pet portraits is a unique gift and a wonderful way to remember your precious pet. I'm an artist who works with oil, pastel, or colored pencil—whatever suits you and your pet. My most requested portraits are dogs and cats, but I’ve also painted cows, horses, goats, birds, and bunnies. Prices start at just $275, and can be adjusted according to your specific request. You'll receive photos of my progress along the way, and allowed to make changes if needed. It would be a pleasure to help you with a portrait of your own pet!
Pricing Packages
This package is for one head/shoulders custom pastel portrait of one pet on a simple color background. Pastels have a nice, soft look about them that many customers prefer. You will receive photos of progress and be allowed to request changes along the way. Pastels do require framing under glass. If you need more than one pet, full body pose, or a more complicated background, I'm happy to work with you to get just what you'd like. Please check out my website galleries to see examples: http://petportraitsbyrebecca.com/
This package is for one head/shoulders custom oil portrait of one pet on a simple color background. You will receive photos of progress and be allowed to request changes along the way. If you need more than one pet, full body pose, or a more complicated background, I'm happy to work with you to get just what you'd like. We can discuss a custom piece.
Gift certificates are available in any amount. These are perfect for any pet lover who might want to select their own reference photo and be involved in the creative process. My gift certificates are valid for one year from date of purchase.
Pricing will be determined after you contact Rebecca to let her know what you are requesting--Oil, single or multiple pets, custom background, people included with their pets, etc. The realistic portrait will be done to suit you. You will receive photos of progress along the way and can make changes as needed.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
- Animal Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Turtles
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All
What year did you begin serving pets?
Over 20 years ago...I've been drawing and painting for many years.
How did you hone your craft?
Pet Portrait Diploma from London Art College, Art classes, private instruction
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I consider it a blessing to be able to combine two things that I love—art and animals—to create a treasured keepsake.
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Customer Reviews
I worked with Rebecca for my dog’s full-body portrait as a gift for my partners 40th birthday. Rebecca worked with me talking through several photos I sent, she skillfully navigated the coloring conversations and asked for feedback on the likeness regularly. I loved seeing the progress as she was working on the piece. I highly recommend her work!! Even referred her to my mother-in-law who is having Rebecca do their 2 dogs! She is also thrilled with her work and the beautiful finished products!
- Suzy WI was looking for an artist to paint a portrait of our recently deceased St Bernard Tessie. Tessie was my wife’s companion, friend and protector. She was there with my wife for 14 years while I was working and traveling and our sons were off to college. They had a very special relationship. I wanted the portrait as a surprise for my wife’s birthday. Several years ago we lost another St Bernard named Brandy. My mother-in-law had a portrait done for us in her memory. It is beautiful. As I searched for someone to complete Tessie’s portrait I knew the bar was going to be high with Brandy’s portrait as the standard. I reached out to several pet artists in my search. Many said yes immediately. Rebecca on the other hand probed to understand what I was hoping to accomplish. Who was Tessie? What was she like? Could I send several pictures so she could get to know Tessie. Once I settled on Rebecca we began corresponding about which picture to use for the portrait. I was pretty adamant about the picture I wanted to use. Respectfully, Rebecca told me she wouldn’t do the portrait if I were to insist on the picture I had chosen. She could however refer me to someone else. Her explanation was the eyes. The eyes she said, make the pet, be it a dog or a cat. Rebecca specializes in the eyes. Without a clear picture of the eyes ,which define the pet, the portrait would end up looking like a generic St Bernard. I was now convinced that I wanted Rebecca to do Tessie’s portrait. I hunted and hunted for clear eye pictures of Tessie (no easy task with all the long hair) and kept sending them to Rebecca. Well, we finally found the perfect Tessie picture and Rebecca went to work. When she sent me the final portrait (oh, and she sent me progress photos during the process) I was speechless, it WAS Tessie staring back at me.
When I gave it to my wife on her birthday she was overcome with emotion. She said, and I quote, “it’s like Tessie is there, looking at me from behind a window. The eyes, that is Tessie”! As you can imagine, I was a hero for the day. But the real hero is Rebecca. She exceeded my expectation and has brought a great joy into our home. Tessie will be with us forever.I have since had Rebecca do a portrait of our friends dog that had recently passed away. Same end result. Our friends became very emotional and could not get over the resemblance to their beloved Lago. Again, the eyes were the key!
Do I recommend Rebecca for your pet portrait. Yes without any reservations. You will be amazed at her talent!
- Steven KMark absolutely loved the portrait!!! We haven’t been able to get it framed yet, but will this week. He actually got teary eyed when we gave it to him. I’ll send you another pic when it’s framed. Thanks again, Rebecca! We will cherish it forever!!
- Michele CRebecca was very timely when it came to responding to my request. She really wanted to know about my pet to properly portray him and it was wonderful. I definitely recommend her work. I am a satisfied customer!
- Lidia HPet Pro's Response:
Thank you, Lidia! I enjoyed doing Matzah’s portrait for you!
- Rebecca JohnsonI connected with Rebecca, and she did a wonderful job on my pets portrait!
- Cyndi SPet Pro's Response:
I’m glad you were pleased with Rocky’s portrait! Thank you!
- Rebecca JohnsonPerfect!
- Erin HPet Pro's Response:
You made my job easy by providing nice reference photos and information. It was a pleasure to paint Eevee’s portrait!
- Rebecca JohnsonAmazing! I had a phone consult with Rebecca and talked about the pictures I sent and my ideas. She started sketching out and Toby started taking shape. Rebecca sent several in progress photos and finished with our approval. I received a final photo and off we went! Our portrait arrived today. Toby looks amazing! Thank you, Rebecca!
- Cheryl JPet Pro's Response:
It’s been a pleasure working with you, Cheryl! I’m excited for you to see Toby’s portrait in person.
Rebecca
- Rebecca JohnsonWas awesome. Great communication, got done fast, very pleased
- Ava CPet Pro's Response:
Ava, It was a pleasure working with you on Ella’s pastel portrait!
- Rebecca JohnsonRebecca was absolutely awesome and flexible. We could not have found an artist with any more compassion and understanding. Rebecca provided us with a truly amazing and beautiful pet portrait that will last for years.
- Gary GPet Pro's Response:
Thank you, Gary! It was a pleasure doing Dana’s portrait!
- Rebecca JohnsonHow do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
- Animal Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Turtles
Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?
- Flexible
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All
What year did you begin serving pets?
Over 20 years ago...I've been drawing and painting for many years.
How did you hone your craft?
Pet Portrait Diploma from London Art College, Art classes, private instruction
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I consider it a blessing to be able to combine two things that I love—art and animals—to create a treasured keepsake.
Customer Reviews
I worked with Rebecca for my dog’s full-body portrait as a gift for my partners 40th birthday. Rebecca worked with me talking through several photos I sent, she skillfully navigated the coloring conversations and asked for feedback on the likeness regularly. I loved seeing the progress as she was working on the piece. I highly recommend her work!! Even referred her to my mother-in-law who is having Rebecca do their 2 dogs! She is also thrilled with her work and the beautiful finished products!
- Suzy WI was looking for an artist to paint a portrait of our recently deceased St Bernard Tessie. Tessie was my wife’s companion, friend and protector. She was there with my wife for 14 years while I was working and traveling and our sons were off to college. They had a very special relationship. I wanted the portrait as a surprise for my wife’s birthday. Several years ago we lost another St Bernard named Brandy. My mother-in-law had a portrait done for us in her memory. It is beautiful. As I searched for someone to complete Tessie’s portrait I knew the bar was going to be high with Brandy’s portrait as the standard. I reached out to several pet artists in my search. Many said yes immediately. Rebecca on the other hand probed to understand what I was hoping to accomplish. Who was Tessie? What was she like? Could I send several pictures so she could get to know Tessie. Once I settled on Rebecca we began corresponding about which picture to use for the portrait. I was pretty adamant about the picture I wanted to use. Respectfully, Rebecca told me she wouldn’t do the portrait if I were to insist on the picture I had chosen. She could however refer me to someone else. Her explanation was the eyes. The eyes she said, make the pet, be it a dog or a cat. Rebecca specializes in the eyes. Without a clear picture of the eyes ,which define the pet, the portrait would end up looking like a generic St Bernard. I was now convinced that I wanted Rebecca to do Tessie’s portrait. I hunted and hunted for clear eye pictures of Tessie (no easy task with all the long hair) and kept sending them to Rebecca. Well, we finally found the perfect Tessie picture and Rebecca went to work. When she sent me the final portrait (oh, and she sent me progress photos during the process) I was speechless, it WAS Tessie staring back at me.
When I gave it to my wife on her birthday she was overcome with emotion. She said, and I quote, “it’s like Tessie is there, looking at me from behind a window. The eyes, that is Tessie”! As you can imagine, I was a hero for the day. But the real hero is Rebecca. She exceeded my expectation and has brought a great joy into our home. Tessie will be with us forever.I have since had Rebecca do a portrait of our friends dog that had recently passed away. Same end result. Our friends became very emotional and could not get over the resemblance to their beloved Lago. Again, the eyes were the key!
Do I recommend Rebecca for your pet portrait. Yes without any reservations. You will be amazed at her talent!
- Steven KMark absolutely loved the portrait!!! We haven’t been able to get it framed yet, but will this week. He actually got teary eyed when we gave it to him. I’ll send you another pic when it’s framed. Thanks again, Rebecca! We will cherish it forever!!
- Michele CRebecca was very timely when it came to responding to my request. She really wanted to know about my pet to properly portray him and it was wonderful. I definitely recommend her work. I am a satisfied customer!
- Lidia HPet Pro Response:
Thank you, Lidia! I enjoyed doing Matzah’s portrait for you!
- Rebecca JohnsonI connected with Rebecca, and she did a wonderful job on my pets portrait!
- Cyndi SPet Pro Response:
I’m glad you were pleased with Rocky’s portrait! Thank you!
- Rebecca JohnsonPerfect!
- Erin HPet Pro Response:
You made my job easy by providing nice reference photos and information. It was a pleasure to paint Eevee’s portrait!
- Rebecca JohnsonAmazing! I had a phone consult with Rebecca and talked about the pictures I sent and my ideas. She started sketching out and Toby started taking shape. Rebecca sent several in progress photos and finished with our approval. I received a final photo and off we went! Our portrait arrived today. Toby looks amazing! Thank you, Rebecca!
- Cheryl JPet Pro Response:
It’s been a pleasure working with you, Cheryl! I’m excited for you to see Toby’s portrait in person.
Rebecca
- Rebecca JohnsonWas awesome. Great communication, got done fast, very pleased
- Ava CPet Pro Response:
Ava, It was a pleasure working with you on Ella’s pastel portrait!
- Rebecca JohnsonRebecca was absolutely awesome and flexible. We could not have found an artist with any more compassion and understanding. Rebecca provided us with a truly amazing and beautiful pet portrait that will last for years.
- Gary GPet Pro Response:
Thank you, Gary! It was a pleasure doing Dana’s portrait!
- Rebecca Johnson
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