Capture Your Pet’s Personality with a
Custom Portrait
Dennis Crothers specializes in creating custom oil paintings of pets. Each painting is carefully crafted to capture the unique personality and spirit of your furry friend. With years of experience and a passion for art, Dennis Crothers Art is dedicated to providing you with a one-of-a-kind painting that you'll treasure for years to come.We believe that pets are family, and our paintings reflect that. Our goal is to create a work of art that not only captures your pet's likeness but also their essence and spirit. Let us help you celebrate the love and joy that your pet brings to your life.
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Send your best photos
Send 3 to 5 of your best photos of your pet. These will be used as reference images. We'll help you select which images are best.
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Choose a size
Based on the photo we choose , I can suggest vertical, horizontal or square format
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Approve sketch
We will then create a preliminary sketch of the portrait to give you an idea of what the final may look like. Once approved, we'll begin the painting.
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Ships in 6 to 8 weeks
When the painting is complete, we will send a photo for approval - and then ship it to you! The whole process should take 6 to 8 weeks before we ship.
How does it work?
Michele G, NJ
I seriously got choked up when I saw this portrait looking at me. Thank you so much. Your portraits brought tears to my husband's eyes!!
Sophia S, CA
Thanks much for making Christy's birthday special – she loved the portrait and was touched how you captured Wally's sweet expression.
Sara P, CA
My sprinkler system went off, ruining almost everything in my apartment! As I ran out, the only thing I grabbed was the painting of Girr!
Pastel Drawings
Some portrait drawings stand out beautifully on dark backgrounds. To achieve this, I use white pastels on Fabriano’s ‘Black Black’ 140 lb. drawing paper. Its deep, rich black comes from high-quality, lightfast pigments, making it an excellent choice for pastel work. I blend various soft pastels, including Pan Pastels and white Conté crayons, to create sharp contrasts and delicate highlights, bringing depth and drama to each portrait. This combination of materials ensures a striking and lasting finish.
Let’s Get Started!
By providing your information, you're not committing to commissioning a portrait; it simply allows us to reach out to you with more details and options.
Oil on Wood Panels
During the Middle Ages and Renaissance, masters used wood panels as the surface for their oil paintings, long before canvas became popular. Today, wood panels are experiencing a resurgence. They offer a smooth texture that enhances the vibrancy of colors. I use 1-⅝" deep panels with a birch wood face and a smooth poplar cradle, which prevents warping or flexing and ensures easy hanging, providing both durability and aesthetic appeal.
Charcoal Drawings
Charcoal creates bold, expressive marks and deep contrasts, making it perfect for dramatic, almost mystical drawings. I use a range of charcoal types, including compressed and vine charcoal, from brands like Nitram. For each piece, I choose acid-free Arches extra white 100% cotton, 110 lb. drawing paper, and apply a fixative specially designed for charcoal and pastel. To ensure your artwork is displayed properly, we also provide detailed framing instructions with every drawing.
