Welcome to my website, where you can commission a portrait of your four legged companion.  My portraits are 100% hand painted from your photographs. 

Many of my pet portraits are presented as gifts to family and friends.  This is the
ultimate gift you can give a dog lover.  These beautiful gifts can be created
quite quickly. 

Your complete satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.  I do not require a deposit to get started.
Simply email or mail me a clear photo and you are on your way to purchasing a
beautiful portrait that is sure to be treasured.  

Be sure to browse the site for further information.  I have included some examples of
portraits in the "Gallery" section.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for visiting my site!

Cheers,
Lisa         


                                                                                                                                

In Loving Memory~


"Don't cry because it's over, Smile because it happened"

                       
   



     Homer J. Wilhelm
        January 2000(est.) - April 10, 2009  
       
        Rescued from a shelter nearly 7 years ago, Homer lived his life in the grand state of Texas.
        He lived a life full of adventure and was always smiling thanks to his best friend, Kevin. 
        Homer touched many lives throughout his years.  He will be missed by many!
     


       "Goodbye my sweet boy, thank you for the love & joy that you gave me" 
              ~proud owner and forever a friend,   Kevin Wilhelm 
   








   

        Jackson Giambattista
      June 24, 2004 - December 23, 2008
   

      Diagnosed with stage 4b Lymphoma at age 4.  After months of chemotherapy at the Animal  
      Medical Center in NYC, my sister and her husband had exhausted all other chemo protocols. 
      Sadly, the decision was made to let Jack go peacefully and with dignity 2 days before Christmas. 
      He was a trooper throughout the whole journey.  Treatment gave Jack and the family an extra 8
      months.  Jack spent his last days snuggled in bed with Hanna, Massimo & Rachael.  Jack will   
      never be forgotten.  He was a best friend to Martin & Carly, a younger brother to Hanna, and
      the sweetest boy one could ever meet!


      "I will love him for the rest of my life" ~ Rachael Giambattista   








 

      
      

        

        Bruno Ayello
        2004 - May 8, 2008

      
        
 













Just a Dog

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a dog" I will rise early,
take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
 I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog" but the thing that gives me humanity
and keeps me from being "just a human." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog."

Just smile, because they "just don't understand."

     
     
Note to my customers:

Happy New Year to all of my Paint My Pup customers! I was thankful enough to paint many breeds and silly characters in 2009.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to capture your pet's personality.  I look forward to 2010!



Gift Certificates are now available

      The Gallery Section has been updated with new portraits!
                   
                                                                                                              
     
 
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