Commissioned portraits of your beloved pets, hand-painted in oil by Leah Knecht, a classically trained artist from the world-renowned Art Center College of Design. I will consult with you to create a unique, customized portrait that captures your pet's personality. From your favorite photo, I will enhance the beauty inherent within, bringing out the details, and produce a portrait you will be proud to own. All paintings are done traditionally, not digitally, using high quality materials. I offer reasonable prices, personalized service, and a quick turnaround. I am so confident you will be happy with both my service and the finished portrait, that I offer a guarantee. I am based in Pasadena, CA, but can work with you anywhere, and ship the finished portrait securely.
I specialize in dogs, horses, and cats, but can paint any type of animal. The style is detailed, realistic, and timeless. Backgrounds can be changed; multiple pets combined into one painting, or other requests can be accommodated. Other mediums can be commissioned, such as charcoal or graphite drawings, for less cost than a oil painting. The quality will always be excellent. These portraits make great gifts for animal lovers, or as a special commemoration of a departed pet. My goal is to provide my clients with the best possible portrait of their pets, something they will cherish forever, and that will last for generations.Before and After Example: Oil on panel, 16" x 20"
The above photo was the main pose, but was blurry and had no detail, so I used different photos for their faces, and enhanced the background color so they stand out.
“Leah:
My wife, Mary Ann surprised me with an early Christmas present, the portrait you painted of Ginger and Gilligan. The portrait is fantastic; it captures the essence of both of them. We almost lost Ginger (my sweetie) to congestive heart failure a few weeks ago. So every time I look at the portrait I know I’ll have her the rest of my life. I love it!
Best regards,
Paul Hines”