From Cell Phone Photos to Fine Art: Memorializing Your Beloved Dog in a Custom Painting
When my husky, Sissy, passed away in 2013, I didn’t have a professional photo of her to hang on the wall. She passed 5 years before I started my business as a pet photographer, so I only had a few cell phone images and some group snapshots from our engagement session in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. While my other dogs have beautiful portraits displayed proudly throughout my home, Sissy, my sweet girl, wasn’t represented in the same way.
I know I’m not alone in this.
Maybe you, too, have lost a beloved dog before you had the chance to have professional photos. Maybe you only have cell phone images or a few blurry snapshots. Maybe it’s a beloved childhood dog and the only photos are printed 3x5’s tucked away in albums.
But what if I told you there’s a way to transform those cherished, if less than perfect, moments into an incredible finished piece of art that you can proudly display?
From Photo to Painted Memory
As I worked on Sissy’s portrait for my own home, I knew this could be a meaningful solution—not just for me, but for so many pet parents who didn’t have the chance to commission professional portraits of their pets before they passed.
With today’s digital tools, your cherished, everyday snapshots—whether they’re on your phone or Facebook or even prints slipped into old albums—and turn them into custom, hand-painted artwork. Together we’ll select the perfect background, design, and frame to create a portrait that reflects your pet’s personality and the love you shared.
Why Custom Painted Portraits?
Treasure Your Pet’s Memory: You deserve more than an annual Facebook memory of the dog that shared so much of your life. A custom-painted portrait honors the legacy of your pet in a way that a digital memory simply cannot. A piece of art celebrates their place in your life.
Hand-Painted Custom Artwork: Each portrait is digitally hand-painted, meaning every stroke reflects a personal touch, giving your pet the attention they deserve. This process also allows us to use multiple photos to create the perfect final image.
The Process
Share Your Photos: We’ll start with whatever images you have. From cell phone photos, to Facebook posts, to pictures of a picture - we can take what you have to create a final image.
Paint: We’ll plan your portrait and I’ll start the digital painting process. I’ll guide you through every step and you’ll approve the digital painting to ensure the portrait perfectly reflects your pet.
Final Touches & Framing: Once completed, your portrait will be finished with hand painted acrylic brush strokes to truly bring it to life as a paining, beautifully framed, and delivered ready to take its place in your home.
A Limited Opportunity to Honor Your Pet
For a limited time, I’m accepting commissions for these custom-painted portraits. This service is available for dogs, cats, horses, and can even include people. If you’ve been searching for a way to remember your pet and want something more personal than a photograph, this is the perfect opportunity.
