
Captured As Art
Celebrate your sweet pet with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted portrait by Katy Irwin or one of our studio artists.
Our artists capture their personality and charm — including details like a favorite toy or a special setting — in a custom artwork you’ll treasure forever.
Meet our artists below.
Pet & Owner Portraits
In addition to solo pet portraits, we also offer personalized pet-and-owner portraits — a specialty of artist Gene Dillard. These pieces beautifully capture your unique connection, making for a timeless keepsake or a gift.

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Meet Our Artists
Find your favorite style by each of our artists' work. We offer artists who create custom works using oil on canvas, mixed media, watercolor, graphite, pastels and charcoals.
Katy Irwin
Katy is known for her "Katy Style," a fun, bold color palette and rich texture. She uses mixed media to capture the love and joy of your pet in her fun signature style.
She is happy to customize your portrait with your pet's favorite toy or to include a tag or collar, fur trimmings or other creative ways you'd like to make it very personalized. Her vibrant, expressive portraits radiate warmth and personality.
Gene Dillard
Gene is an award-winning oil painter known for his rich colors and atmospheric style. He paints pets alone as well as owner and pet portraits, something very unique to the pet portrait space. His work brings emotional depth and drama to the canvas, turning each pet portrait into a timeless and classic artwork.
James Gilbreath
James is a watercolorist who captures pets with the gracious and beautiful charm that only watercolor can offer. His fluid brushwork and eye for detail bring your pet to life. Explore James' style and artworks.
Lee Lustig
Lee works primarily with pastels, graphite and charcoal on paper, createsing soft, heartfelt sketches of beloved pets. His delicate style evokes a sense of quiet affection. Explore Lee's works here.
How The Process Works
Working with our artists to create a custom portrait is not only easy—it’s an enjoyable, collaborative process. Explore our commonly asked questions to learn more about the process: