Custom Hand-Painted Pet Portraits
Original, hand-painted portraits that celebrate the animals who become part of our families. Created from your photographs and slowly layered to bring the character and essence of your pet to the canvas.
Through expressive brushstrokes, thoughtfully layered composition, and an appreciation for the beauty of natural light, each portrait is carefully painted to capture the expression, personality, and favorite quirks that make every pet unique.
Selected Pet Portraits
Finnegan
Watercolor on paper
Maaow
Bitty Bit - mini pet-portrait
Pastel on PastelMat
Martha, Josie, & Finn
Their Happy Place portrait
Acrylic on canvas paper
A Portrait Celebrating Your Pet
I want everyone who sees pet portraits I've painted to know, "This animal mattered."
I love honoring the human - animal bond and the joy our pets bring to our lives.
I do my best to capture the companionship you feel with your pet by using emotion over narrative, meaning the portrait doesn't need to tell a story, it carries the feeling of the bond you share.
Details matter. I use your photos, listen to your stories, and share in the love for your pet to create a portrait that captures your pet's expression, personality, and the details that tell their unique story. I layer color and texture to create a sense of warmth, memory, and familiarity, making the portrait feel lived-in rather than photographic.
The eyes are often where their personality shines through. But the tilt of an ear, an unusual marking, the texture of fur, a familiar expression, or where your pet is the happiest can be just as important. These small observations are what allow my portraits to feel specific to your pet rather than simply a representation of an animal.
What I Offer
From my Traditional portraits that capture your pet’s likeness and personality to my Bitty Bits featuring one especially beloved detail, I offer several ways to celebrate what makes your companion unique.
Their Happy Place portraits place your pet in a meaningful location using either a bold, traditional silhouette or an ethereal Spirit silhouette that blends their presence with the surrounding landscape.
Every portrait is created from your photographs and stories and thoughtfully personalized to honor your pet, your connection, and the memories you share.
Their Happy Place
portrait
Traditional
portrait
Bitty-bit
mini-pet portrait
Commissions
Portrait commissions are released in small, seasonal openings, allowing me to give each painting the individual time and attention each pet deserves.
When a portrait opening begins, available spaces are offered until that period's schedule is filled. Once all spaces have been reserved, commissions close until the next opening.
Join the Portrait List to be the first to hear when the next portrait opening is coming up!
Next portrait opening: January 2027
Mandy, CA
I searched for a long time for the right artist to capture the spirit of Finn. I knew how deeply his dad loved him, and I knew he would look closely at every detail. I didn’t just need someone who could create a beautiful likeness. I needed an artist who would take the time to find what made Finn unmistakably Finn.
Keegan did exactly that. She worked exhaustively to study him from every angle, understand his personality, and learn what his many different expressions meant. The level of care she brought to the process was extraordinary. I was astounded by the skill, time, thought, and genuine investment she poured into Finn’s portrait.
The finished piece feels like so much more than a portrait. It feels like Finn. I’m confident I could have searched for many more years and never found an artist better suited to something this meaningful than Keegan Spera.
I cannot recommend her highly enough, and I already can’t wait for the opportunity to work with her again.