Bark N' Brush Portraits

Hey, I'm Michelle: A fellow animal-lover who was inspired to take brush to canvas. Furry, feathery, and scaly friends are all welcome here <3 Find me on Facebook and Instagram as well!

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Services Offered

You know your pet is a work of art, but so should everybody else!

Celebrate the uniqueness of your furry, scaly, or feathery friend through a custom pet portrait commission - available in digital, watercolor, and acrylic or oil on canvas formats by request.

For more details on sizes, pricing, and options, read on below.

(Don’t see what you want listed? Take a look at the FAQ section or reach out to me via email: [email protected]!)

Physical Portraits

Physical portraits start at $85 for a 6x6 inch portrait, not including shipping and delivery fees. This service is perfect for those who want a high quality, physical piece of art to gift to loved ones, commemorate dear pets, or display in their homes, offices, and more.

For more details, check out the services tab. For examples of previous work, check out my portfolio tab.

*Prices are subject to change depending on complexity of subject, number of pets illustrated, size of canvas or paper, materials, etc. Artwork is NOT for commercial use or sale.

Digital Portraits

Digital portraits start at $75 and will be shared through a high quality, high resolution PNG file via email. This service is perfect for those who want more control over what size and material their artwork is printed on, and gives the option to print the file on multiple mediums, like stickers, post cards, and more.

*Prices are subject to change depending on complexity of subject, number of pets illustrated, etc. Artwork is NOT for commercial use or sale.

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Malai in his favorite hoodie.

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Everyone's favorite Gremlin.

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One very smart Noodle.

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Xiao Hou, or, for one month out of the year, Santa Cat.

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Sleepy girl Willow.

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Bertie and Kevin, a perfect pair.

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Handsome, clever Scout.

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Lady, the elegant Weimaraner.

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Clever, clear-eyed Addie.

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Bright girl Annie.

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One-eyed queen: Lola.

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Sweet and sunny Guillaume.

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Zena the warrior pup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about how the pet portrait process works? This FAQ covers everything you need to know to get started. If you don’t see your question here, feel free to reach out via email: [email protected]!

Should I commission a physical painting or a digital painting? That all depends on what your goals are! Are you looking to make stickers, greeting cards, or posters out of your commissioned artwork? If so, I’d recommend a digital painting. Are you looking to display something beautiful or give a gift to someone special? If so, I’d go with a physical painting. Of course, in the end, it’s up to you. Both options have pros and cons - you can’t go wrong with either!

What size canvases do you paint on? The standard canvas sizes I currently have prepared are 6x6, 8x10, and 11x14, but… It’s really up to you! I’m comfortable painting on almost all canvas sizes from 5x5 inches and up.

How do you price your commissions? Commissions are priced based on medium, complexity of the subject, the number of subjects (pets) in one painting, and type of commission (physical or digital). Digital commissions begin at a base price of $75 for simple head/face portraits. For a general idea of physical commission costs: 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 all begin at a base price of $85. 8x10 begins at a base price of $150. 11x14 begins at a base price of $200. Please inquire for larger sizes! *Please note, the above prices reflect estimates for water color and acrylic paintings. Oil paintings begin at a base price of $300 due to the time and expensive nature of oil paints!

What mediums do you work in? For digital portraits, I illustrate using my iPad and trusty Apple Pencil. For physical portraits, I’ve worked with water color, acrylics, and oil. *Oil paintings come with a surcharge to account for the increased expense, drying time, and varnishing process.

Can you create art in different artistic styles? I can and do! I love illustrating cartoons and am happy to accommodate your vision - just give me some references and samples to work with, and I’ll see what I can do!

Do you paint people? I do! If you’re interested in a human portrait, reach out to me, and I may take certain commissions on a case by case basis, or add you to the waitlist.

Do you have more questions? Please reach out to me directly, I'm more than happy to answer!

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About Me

If you’re reading this, chances are, you're crazy about your animal companion. That means we already have something in common - me too!

My best friend, overlord, and 4am alarm clock, Xiao Hou, is the magnificent creature who inspired me to take pen to paper (or rather, brush to canvas).

After taking years of human portrait commissions, I realized I wanted to start illustrating beloved animals, too. All my paintings are infused with the love and care of a fellow animal lover!

Reach out to me if you're interested in a pet portrait of your own, have questions, or just want to chat about animal artistry! My email is [email protected].