Each Pet Portrait is lovingly painted by hand with high-quality watercolor paints on 5X7 inches, 100% cotton cold press paper. Made for you promptly, packed and sent typically within a week. (Subject to change with bookings.) If you would like your work framed please get in touch with the artist for available options. You can gift art to a loved one, or pass on for generations to remember a faithful friend.
All prices are in CAD. Shipping is an additional cost applied when the item is estimated for your location. Ships internationally.
This listing is for the single portrait of your choice, whether a fur family member or the human variety, painted in oils on an 8×10 wooden panel. If indicated the piece can be framed if you so choose. Please email your reference and frame choice to the artist at: Ariane`
For framing options: if you want a gold or ornate frame, that can be sourced. Please email me for options. Thank you!
*Note: there is an option to receive your painting unframed. This means it will simply be a flat wooden panel that will not have a means to be hung. It will be require a frame to be displayed.
Custom, hand-painted single pet portrait of your beloved fur friend or maybe a memento for a family member. Oil paintings last the test of time and can be passed down for generations.
Whether you want a regal tone to your piece or a light as air contemporary piece, these works always bring joy wherever they are hung.
Dimensions: 10X10
Oils on ready to hand cradled board.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! Please review the Commissions page for info on the process.
*Pictured is a sample of a commissioned lovers eye painting in an ornate metal frame.
Victorian gift fad is making a comeback! Which is every whimsical girl’s dream to receive.
👁️ Giving a lovers eye was like giving someone a snapshot of your soul. Sometimes painted very tiny on jewellery or lockets; maybe be gifted with a piece of hair. These gifts were given to a lover, who might be traveling somewhere or maybe you were going to be parted for some time -or just to let everyone know who your heart belonged to. This was a time when there were no cameras, so it was the closest thing to giving someone a selfie of you.
👁️ This tradition is seeing a resurgence as people begin to look back in time for authentic ways to show other people how much they love them.
🖼️ Art is such a personal expression of our souls; and it can take many forms. Giving the gift of a portrait of the window to your soul is incredibly special and romantic.
***LIMITED number of oval frames.
This listing is for a commissioned eye in an oval frame of your choice. Contact me to send your reference and pick a frame.
Each commission is made with a collaboration in the beginning, lots of looking at photos, maybe some photo taking. I take care to make sure every detail is the way the commissioner would like the finished product to look, feel and be displayed.
This piece was painted on 11X14 wood panel with a wood cradle for support. It was framed in a natural finish floater frame. This listing is “Unframed” pricing, however if you would like it to be framed in similar fashion please contact me after purchase and there is a fee that can be made over PayPal. Prices vary.
Shipping is for Canada/USA only. For international shipping please contact for an estimate.
Fulfillment time varies with booking volume. I am very responsive to emails so please email me for any questions you might have.
Capture your pet in water…colours!
This unique technique of painting watercolors on a wood surface gives a sense of vibrancy to the watercolors that you don’t get on paper. The way the paint sits on the surface of the work is always different and unpredictable. Water never wants to move the same way twice! Which adds to the difficulty to achieve a piece but also each piece is an gem that there is only one of.
6x6 on cradled wood in handmade watercolors.
Remember that good boi or girl forever with this custom, hand-painted single pet portrait of your beloved fur friend or maybe a memento for a family member. Oil paintings last the test of time and can be passed down for generations.
Whether you want a regal tone to your piece or a light as air contemporary piece, these works always bring joy wherever they are hung.
In this piece the sense of place was very important to the commissioner, as it was her friend’s favorite place. Please let me know if there is a favorite place or setting that is important to you and your pet. Please email your reference and how you would like your piece painted to the artist at: Ariane`
Dimensions: 11X14 Oils on ready to hand cradled board.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! Please review the Commissions page for info on the process or email me for Payment Plans.
*Shipping is calculated separate depending on your location.
Commissions
Commissions come in all shapes and sizes. From initial sketch to the finished painting, each commission highlights a moment that is precious to you. I am always honored to share this creation process with you, to create a heirloom out of what inspires you most.
Portraits of humans, pets- past or present, or living in a magical realm are all possible with a little creativity. Bring your ideas, inspirations, and memories to the creation process.
Here is a summary of what to expect from the commission process.
See the process behind…
…this piece when you click the link. It will take you to a reel showing the quick version of its creation.
A collector tells her story
“Ariane` is such an incredibly talented artist. Her use of color and detail really speaks to me. I am absolutely in love with how she made my tattoos and the background more abstract. She focused on the love and connection of Chris and I. I cried when I opened it. This really is such a meaningful gift. Ariane, I can’t thank you enough for creating something so beautiful for us that I will treasure for a lifetime.”
~Jenasie Earl
Photo Reference
is an important piece of the commission process. Well lit, quality photographs will be very important. It can be difficult when the subject has crossed that rainbow bridge, but I will not shy away from multiple references or pooling references together. This is especially useful if you choose a ‘magical realism’ style portrait. My work is often described as realism, surrealism and whimsical fantasy work. Please let me know what piece has inspired you to collect a custom work.
When possible I enjoy taking the reference photograph myself in a photo session. If you are local this is always an option.
HOWEVER- Vintage photos have their own charm and I am able to work with older photos as well.
If you have a pet that is shy it may be preferable for you to take the photo.
Disclaimer: I cannot use a photograph taken by a professional photographer. However if you own the rights, that allows you to reproduce the photo, or I receive the photographer’s written permission then I can use their work to paint from.
Photo by Kat Friebe, Part of the Mother Project
Vintage photos have their own charm
This was painted from a small vintage photo, it was so small it fit in my palm. This painting is 10X10 inches (this is a crop). If you have an old photo you would love to capture in paint, it is 100% possible!
Portraits in oils are a legacy
Oil vs Watercolor
Options are a great thing to have.
Luckily, since I work in two different forms of painting I’m able to offer the choice of what medium to have your portrait painted with. “Medium” is the type of paint a painting is done in.
Oils have a very solid look, while watercolor is more opaque.
Meaning watercolor captures the natural movement of water itself in the pigments that are left when it dries.
Oils are vibrant and the vehicle of many master's paintings.
Both have a lovely appearance.
See below and to the sides for examples.
The Sketch
After deciding size I might share the sketch or composition of your photo over email or some other digital format for your consideration. My goal is to create a thoughtful sketch that conveys our plan but can have a ‘messier’ appearance than the final piece. If you have any questions or concerns now is the time to talk about them. When we are happy with it I will then paint the painting.
Please see below for works in oils on canvas and board.
Watercolors give a soft, dreamlike look
*This Portrait was painted in Watercolors.
Faith Like a Child was selected for the Biennial International Portrait Competition in Wausau, WI.
The Painting
When the painting is complete you will receive the final bill. When the painting is dry, I will lovingly pack and ship your painting to you.
My price for a commissioned piece is about 15% more than a painting I have for sale in my shop. The reason being that we are creating a piece together and this takes time to achieve. You can expect your painting in 4-6 weeks depending on scale and time of year. All commissioned pieces begin after a 50% deposit to secure the spot is made, the remaining balance + shipping (if applicable) is due once the painting is complete. If you would like a tailored Payment plan, that can be arranged. Feel free to ask!
Then all that’s left is to treasure your real, tangible work of art for years to come.
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***Artist retains copyright to all Commissioned works. Please see Terms of Use for details.*** I retain the exclusive right to reproduce paintings for future marketing purposes, in my portfolio, etc. Bespoke commissioned paintings are intended for your personal use exclusively. Please do not copy, resell, or redistribute my work without my written permission.
Please see below for watercolor works on paper.
“An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.”