Schnoodle Shady on watercolour paper.
Shady is a totally adorable sweetheart on 9 x 12 watercolour paper.
In 2020, I added pets painted on watercolour paper as an option for pet owners looking to have a portrait painted of their furry companions. (First published August, 2020).
Advantages of portraits on paper.
There are several advantages to having a pet painted on paper rather than on canvas.
Framing is perhaps the most important advantage for clients who prefer to find a frame to match other framed works of art.
More importantly, once the portrait is behind glass, it is protected from dust and damage which is not the case with a canvas portrait.
After experimenting on paper (Kanuk, the German Shepherd; Ginger,the Corgi; and Ringo, the star Boxer), I was ready to offer free pet portraits to three lucky subscribers.
Trudy (below) was the first pet painted free for a lovely couple who came to my home to pick up their portrait.
Why have your pet painted?
We have pictures but the movement of your brush strokes have brought back a vitality and character to her we knew and loved. There's been a space on our wall facing the backyard that I know she would love to be at looking out at her garden and birds. (Trudy’s owner, winner of first free pet portrait.)
My website includes a price list for painted pet portraits on canvas, paper, and on wood. As well, you may read client testimonials for portraits I have painted in the last several years.
At the present time, I have a waiting list for portraits and I am not painting any new commissions this summer.
Contact me if you wish to add your name to my waiting list for fall and Christmas 2026.
Features of Shady’s pet portrait.
Shady is painted in acrylics on 9 x 12 watercolour paper. A layer of gesso is applied at the beginning of the process and a coat of varnish completes the process.
Shady (and all portraits on paper) comes with a white, acid free bevelled matte and white backer inserted in a crystal clear resealable bag and is ready for framing.
The matte measurements: 12 x 16" outside and 8.5" x 11.5" inside measurement to fit the 9 x 12" portrait. These are the same mattes I use for my painted florals.
In the owner’s words…
Shady, my Schnoodle, has been my best little friend for almost 15 years. She is always so happy and excited to greet me at the door, making it the best part of my day. When she was younger, she could fetch a tennis ball for hours on end. Now, she prefers to cuddle quietly. She is a gentle soul.
Such wonderful dogs you’ve painted, Louise 🙂
Thanks Phil.
Louise – your artistry is superb. You captured the soul of my Shady in those eyes. The first time that I saw the finished portrait, I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for creating this treasure for me and my family.
Thank you Linda. I am so happy you love the portrait.