Welcome to Pet Portraits by Sandra!

Jordan

Daisy

Buddy

Lexie

Let me create a beautiful acrylic painting of your furry baby! 

All I need is one or more good quality, digital photos that show your pet’s unique personality. Email one or more photos to me and I will transfer your pet to canvas create a beautiful painting that you will treasure. Pet paintings also make wonderful, heartfelt gifts.  

About me:

I have been drawing and creating art since I was very young, especially horses and dogs. I painted my first pet portrait of the family cat, Clyde, while in high school, which my father framed and displayed in our home. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University at Fresno and taught many art classes since that time. Originally from California, I move to Idaho in 2004 where I founded the Blackfoot Art Center. I currently direct the Art Center and teach art classes for all ages, including our popular pet painting classes!

Pricing:

Prices are for standard sizes; other size options are available.

8” x 10”          -        $ 100.00 

9” x 12”          -        $ 150.00        

11” x 14”        -        $ 200.00        

12” x 16”        -        $ 225.00        

16” x 20”        -        $ 325.00        

Note: Local Blackfoot Idaho area delivery is FREE.

Shipping fees are added to all other shipping destinations.

A portion of all pet portrait proceeds is donated to the Blackfoot Art Center, a non-profit arts education organization.

Pricing above is for one pet painted on a simple background. Customized options are available. Let me know what you have in mind! 

Paintings normally take about two weeks to complete, depending upon canvas size and current order backlog.

Cowgirl

Charlie

Blue

Wiggles

George

Pippin

Bree

Harley

Clementine

Luther

Wicket
Note: The background and the basic shapes in 
"Wicket" were painted by Jeanette (age 13). 
By request, I finished Wicket for her, 
so this one was a collaborative effort.

Contact information:

To order a commissioned painting, please email me at blackfootartcenter@gmail.com. 

My Own Pet Portraits

Of course, I have my own pets, which I created as working examples for my pet portrait studio painting classes. These are my first two pet paintings, and as you can see, my pet portrait painting prowess has improved over the years. 

I completed my dog Charlie's portrait in early 2016 and I'm so glad I did! Charlie was an older dog with some health issues and he was losing his sight, but still a happy little dog. He passed away in September of 2016 - I am so happy I painted his little portrait when I did!

I painted Cat around the same time, and she is still with us. Currently, (August 2023 as I write this update) she is 18 years old! 

Cat (formerly known as 'Baby')

Charlie

Update: (August 2024) We finally had to let Cat go. At the age of 19 years and 2 weeks, she was showing signs of senility, loosing her fur, having digestion problems, and getting bony. Our local animal clinic was so kind and made it so much easier on me. They even sent me a card with a personal note and some of her little paw prints. 

Again, so glad I created this sweet little painting of her!