pet portraits & realistic still life 

 
   Art is not a study of positive reality, it is the seeking for ideal truth.
           ~ George Sand                             
   

My art is a study in the beauty and soul of God's creatures. I can't help but fall in love with the animals I paint as I work.

 The depth, dimension and richness of an oil painting has no equal. It stands alone as a unique art form. While photos of our beloved pals are a necessity and most common, a commissioned oil painting will be especially valued life long.

Customers often tell me how thrilled they were to witness the joy and emotion from loved ones upon receiving a pet oil painting.

The "Your Pet Portrait" page has detailed information on sizes and pricing along with a gallery of past commissioned works.

Commission requests of realistic still life available too.   Go to the "Commission Still Life" page for more information. 

Check the original paintings section often for the latest paintings.

"Groupings"

One sure sign that says "I love my pet" is a wall dedicated to their image! This is our display of our beloved Kris. Some people prefer to have different parts of their pets painted as part of the grouping, for instance a bird lover had me paint the wing, tail feathers, feet and head to make up a four part series. 12" canvas is a great size for this. These make a stunning display! We enjoy ours everyday.

8" x 8" Oil On Canvas by Mary Hughes

Amazon Parrot

Available: Click Here

What's New?

•  I've created a new page: "The Gabriel Foundation Catalog Page". This page has my newest bird paintings. A $10.00 donation to the foundation will be given for each painting purchased through that page. Their website has even more information on ways you can give through purchasing my bird art. 2 NEW PAINTINGS ADDED TO THE GABRIEL FOUNDATION PAGE!

• Offshore and International orders please contact me for shipping quote.

• Blogging. I'm updating latest paintings most often on my blog, which can be accessed through this site but clicking on "blog" on the menu to your right. You'll also read about life on the lake.

• Reproductions and Prints now from Zazzle. I will be rotating products on Zazzle about every 45 days. This month it's magnets, stickers, buttons and bird prints perfect for framing!!  Click here for more info.

• GIFT CERTIFICATES are available! What a perfect way to give a personal portrait when you don't have access to the recipients pet.  Leave the  planning to the pet owner and I. They'll thank you!!  

Coming Attractions!

•  More still life and bird paintings in the works!

 Gift Certificates always available. Contact me for details.

 Artist retains all copyrights

Music: Sapphire Isle by Kevin MacLeod

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