Belle and Mackenzie, two pups commissioned for a family that loves English Bull Terriers! Original reference photos:
Nitro, Sheltie
lisa2021-01-08T13:13:33-05:00This handsome pup is Nitro. His portrait features his favorite toy of course! 10x10 oil on canvas
Cahill, yellow lab
lisa2020-12-30T16:11:42-05:00Cahill hanging out on his favorite VaTech fleece blanket!
Lucy, chocolate lab
lisa2020-12-30T16:07:30-05:00Memorial portrait of a sweet chocolate lab named Lucy. 10x10 oil on canvas
Reel, spaniel
lisa2020-12-28T15:07:42-05:00Reel is a 9 month old puppy that is sweet as can be! I think the lavender background gave her a regal look. 10x10 oil painting
Forbes – Black Labrador Retriever
lisa2020-11-29T13:26:02-05:00Handsome Forbes showing off his retrieving skills! 11x14 oil on canvas Originial photo:
Sadie – Schnauzer
lisa2020-11-29T13:21:39-05:00Christmas commission of wide eyed Sadie! 12x12 on canvas Original reference photo:
Peri – Boston Terrier
lisa2020-11-29T13:19:27-05:00Sweet Peri's pet portrait will be added to a collection of pet portraits I have done for this collector over the years. Original reference photo:
Tunnel, Corgi
lisa2020-10-14T15:05:59-04:00Memorial portrait of sweet eyed Tunnel the corgi. 8x10 on canvas original reference photo:
Dobby and Muggle
lisa2020-09-29T16:56:40-04:009x12 Memorial portrait of sweet Dobby and Muggle. To see progress photos of this painting coming together visit my blog post here. Original reference photo:
Gunner, Labrador
lisa2020-09-10T11:34:40-04:002 year old Labrador, Gunner, posed handsomely for his portrait! You can see a progress video and progress images in my blog post here. This is a 16x20 oil painting on canvas. Original reference photo:
Lucie – black lab
lisa2020-06-29T15:44:45-04:00Lucie is a sweet black lab in my neighborhood! I had the honor of painting her portrait for a special birthday. Original reference:
Noelle – Chihuahua Mix
lisa2020-06-29T15:39:36-04:00This sweetie is Noelle. I had the pleasure of painting Kimi and her sister Noelle as a gift for a guy who was about to be deployed. The small size paintings on panels (6×6) were perfect for packing in a suitcase and having a sweet reminder of his pups back home. original reference photo:
Kimi
lisa2020-06-29T15:36:33-04:00This dreamy eyed pup is Kimi. I had the pleasure of painting Kimi and her sister Noelle as a gift for a guy who was about to be deployed. The small size paintings on panels (6x6) were perfect for packing in a suitcase and having a sweet reminder of his pups back home. original reference [...]
Darcy – Sheltie
lisa2020-07-18T18:58:01-04:00I was honored to paint a memorial portrait of the beautiful Darcy, the Sheltie, who sadly passed at the young age of 5. 20x16 on canvas Original refer. photo:
Dixie – golden retriever
lisa2020-05-11T14:01:19-04:00Dixie, the golden retriever, and Shadow, the german shepherd, were commissioned as a set for a wedding present! The happy couple and their pets were married this past winter. Here's Shadow and Dixie showing off their portraits:
Shadow – german shepherd
lisa2020-05-11T14:02:00-04:00Shadow, the german shepherd, and Dixie, the golden retriever, were commissioned as a set for a wedding present! The happy couple and their pets were married this past winter. Here's Shadow and Dixie showing off their portraits:
Riley – golden retriever
lisa2020-05-11T13:45:42-04:00This memorial portrait of Riley, the golden retriever, was commissioned as a Christmas present for a golden loving family and Riley was one of the very special ones they had. 8x10 oil on canvas. Original reference photo:
Cooper – cockapoo
lisa2020-05-11T13:34:35-04:00Cooper, the cockapoo, had a profile portrait done to show off his big ears and long beard which are signature cockapoo looks! 12x12 oil on canvas Original reference photo:
Millie – black labrador
lisa2020-05-11T13:17:28-04:00Sun and water loving Millie, the black labrador, was commissioned as a graduation gift! Here she is all framed up. 9x12 oil on canvas with maple frame:
Turk – yellow Labrador
lisa2020-07-10T16:24:49-04:00Turk, the yellow Labrador, has the perfect golden hour glow on his coat for his portrait! His portrait is an 11x14 oil on canvas. Original Reference photo:
Duke – Sheltie
lisa2019-12-06T16:38:52-05:00I received the sweetest note after Duke's portrait was revealed: "Your painting was perfect. It made my mom cry! She always wanted a dog when she was a child but she grew up in post World War II Germany and they never had enough money for anything. So Duke was the dog she always wanted [...]
Patiently Waiting – Golden Retreiver
lisa2020-07-18T19:06:02-04:00This is Miles, the golden retriever, patiently waiting for his humans to return! 9x12 oil on canvas This painting has been SOLD
Miles – Golden Retriever
lisa2020-07-18T19:00:33-04:00Miles - Up close and personal! 12x12 - oil on canvas This painting has been SOLD
Annabelle Lee – Labrador Retriever
lisa2019-12-18T16:48:42-05:00The beautiful Labrador, Annabelle Lee, was commissioned for a special birthday. It was such a pleasure to paint those sweet lab eyes! 12x9 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Pia – Siberian Forest Cat
lisa2020-07-10T16:44:15-04:00This beauty is Pia, a Siberian Forest cat. She was commissioned as a 10x10 oil painting on canvas. Original reference photo:
Come Play with Me – Golden Retriever
lisa2020-07-10T16:31:24-04:00I was honored to have "Come Play with Me - Golden Retriever" accepted into the 2019 Juried BRAA biennial at the Moss Art Center in Blacksburg, VA. I loved how the show organizers placed him facing a window in the exhibit. She told me she placed him there because she thought a pup painting should [...]
Finnegan the Labradoodle
lisa2019-12-18T16:47:13-05:00Finnegan the Labradoodle looking handsome in his bandana for his portrait. 10x10 oil painting on canvas. Reference photo:
Riley – King Charles Cavalier
lisa2020-02-29T15:51:51-05:00It's hard to say goodbye to a beloved pet. Riley was a very special King Charles that pased away I was honored to paint his memorial portrait for Christmas. 12x12 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Bruce and Clarence – Ginger Tabby Cats
lisa2019-08-14T16:27:06-04:00Loved painting these twin ginger tabby cats, Bruce and Clarence. Sadly, Bruce recently passed away and I'm hoping I captured his playful, loving nature so that he can be remembered fondly. 20x16 oil on canvas Reference Photo:
Golden Shimmer – Black Lab
lisa2020-07-18T19:04:03-04:00Our first family dog was a friendly black lab that we named Lady. She was 3 years old when we adopted her from the humane society and she lived a good 13 years by my side. Her favorite morning routine was a walk through our neighborhood woods and fields. Those morning walks with Lady were [...]
German Shepherd
lisa2019-09-20T12:58:38-04:00Finished up a large 20x16 painting of a gorgeous German Shepherd to sell/feature at StepinOut this summer.
Weimaraner
lisa2019-07-07T13:02:57-04:00I wanted to capture the beauty of the light highlighting this handsome Weimaraner. This painting will be on display and for sale at Steppin Out 2019 August 2nd and 3 rd in downtown Blacksburg, VA. 16x16 oil on canvas
Golden Retriever puppy
lisa2019-06-07T16:03:20-04:00Can't resist painting cute puppies! This Golden Retriever Puppy painting will be on display at Steppin Out Festival in Downtown Blacksburg, August 2-3 2019. 20x16 oil on canvas
Ziggy – Terrier mix
lisa2020-07-18T19:04:12-04:00Loved doing this portrait of Ziggy, Terrier mix, looking at her reflection. Very different from a typical pet portrait which I thought was pretty cool and showed her personality! 10x10 on canvas reference photo:
August -White Golden Retriever
lisa2019-04-04T13:19:28-04:00This 8x8 oil painting was commissioned as a memorial portrait of a beloved Golden Retriever named August. It is my hope that this brings comforting memories of August. Original reference photo:
Peanut the escape artist Chihuahua
lisa2019-04-04T13:14:06-04:00Peanut is a rescued Chihuahua that survived a week alone at a local hiking spot. She had been on a hike with her human when she got spooked by another dog and took off into the surrounding woods. People from all over came together to search for little Peanut who was lost for five nights [...]
Shugi – Chocolate Labradoodle
lisa2019-03-26T13:58:23-04:00Shugi is a sweet rescued chocolate Labradoodle. His Mom was told that he would only be 50lbs and he is now 100+ lbs! His portrait was commissioned as a birthday gift for her. 8x10 oil on canvas Original reference photo:
Malaki – Rotweiler
lisa2019-09-20T12:55:07-04:00This is Malaki, a Rotweiler, who had a very funny way of sitting without touching his behind. His memorial portait was commissioned as a gift. 8x10 on canvas and framed up by Miller off Main Original reference photo:
Tove and Olaf
lisa2019-10-02T16:38:55-04:00Tove and Olaf's portrait was commissioned as a memorial portrait of two beloved farm dogs who were best buddies. 11x14 oil on canvas Original reference photo:
Sugar – white German Shepherd
lisa2019-04-05T11:52:18-04:00Sweet Sugar's portrait. She is no longer with her people but i hope they find comfor in her portrait. 8x10 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Golden Retriever
lisa2019-02-22T09:56:02-05:00I'm currently working on some paintings to display for sale at Steppin-Out in August. This gorgeous Golden is one that will be for sale! 14 x 11 oil painting on canvas
Trixie – Chihuahua
lisa2019-06-07T15:48:33-04:00Little Trixie a beloved Chihuahua sadly passed away suddenly a few months ago. I was asked to paint a memorial portrait of her and include some of her favorite things - her blanket and red dog toy. Photo references:
Moxie and Okja
lisa2019-07-07T13:20:10-04:00Best friends Moxie and Okja's oil portrait. A commissioned gift for their humans. 12x12 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Cooper – Havenese
lisa2019-02-22T09:55:41-05:00Cooper the adorable Havenese was commissioned as a Christmas gift! 9x12 oil on canvas.
Coco the cat
lisa2019-04-04T13:35:08-04:00This is Coco the cat or as her human affectionately refers to her as "Queen Coco"! I was commissioned to paint Coco as a birthday present and she was described to me as a fun cat who owns the house and she knows it, but is also very gentle despite the over sized personality. I [...]
Rizzo – Pit Mix
lisa2019-03-09T15:32:03-05:00Rizzo, the sweet Pit mix, had her portrait commissioned for her humans birthday. 8x8 oil on canvas. Original reference photo:
Karma – English Shepherd
lisa2019-04-04T13:35:56-04:00Last Christmas I painted Mojo the cat for a collector. This year they wanted to add to their pet wall with portraits of Rudy and Karma! 10x10 oil on canvas
Ellie – my sweet mini Labradoodle
lisa2019-04-04T13:36:13-04:00I was long overdue to paint a picture of my sweet puppy Ellie. She loves to hang out in the liriope in out front yard so it seemed appropriate to paint her lounging in it. 8x8 oil on canvas
Hank – the Australian Shepherd
lisa2019-04-05T11:55:39-04:00I don't often get to meet the animals I paint but Hank was local so I had the pleasure of meeting this spirited pup and photographing him. Hank is a fun loving dog with a ton of energy so it took a lot of takes but I was so happy to get this reference photo [...]
Olivia and Crosby
lisa2019-04-05T11:59:01-04:00I loved the story behind this commissioned painting. The Pittsburgh Penguins are Olivia's favorite hockey team and right around when they won the Stanley Cup is when they got the new pup and named him Crosby after her favorite player on the team. 12x12 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Freya and Misty senior rescue dogs
lisa2019-04-05T11:56:25-04:00Freya is 14 and having mobility issues and Misty is a pitbull rescue who has lung and mammary cancer. I was commissioned to paint these sweet senior dogs as a gift. Misty was a bit challenging as the photo lighting showed a brown dog when she was actually gray - ended up having to paint [...]
3 Past Golden Retrievers and a Present Goldendoodle
lisa2020-09-10T11:38:24-04:00I had the honor of painting Sophie, Argo, Maddie, and Katie. 3 past beautiful Golden Retrievers and the families new Goldendoodle. They were each painted in oil on 5x7 panels and then framed together to make a beautiful composition of their beloved family of dogs. Reference photos:
Mojo – cat
lisa2019-04-05T11:59:48-04:00This gorgeous cat named Mojo was commissioned for Christmas! 10x10 oil on canvas.
Reflecting Cat
lisa2019-12-18T16:36:20-05:00This is painting one of two that I entered in the Roanoke Valley SPCA annual fundraiser for 2015. Half of all sales went to help the shelter animals! This painting along with Happy Lab won Honorable Mentions at the show and were both sold! 12×12 Acrylic on canvas Reference photo was provided by #Luckycharmsandbeer an [...]
I’m Just Dog Tired – White Labrador
lisa2019-04-05T12:00:12-04:00I just love Labradors – I’d paint them all the time if I had the time! The reference photo for this sleepy pup is from Denise Cuba. 11×14 acrylic on canvas. Please contact me if interested in purchasing
Giuseppe Luca – Yorkie Poodle Mix
lisa2018-10-18T10:32:43-04:00I had the pleasure of painting the new addition to a family of yorkie poo rescue therapy dogs! Giuseppe painting will hang with Stanley Guido, Rosey, and little Gracie who has passed. Painting is a 10x10 on canvas.
Bubba – rescue mix
lisa2019-04-05T11:54:07-04:00Here's a fun little commission I did for Christmas of Bubba the rescue mix! He looks so loveable and full of life. Mixed media (watercolor and pen) on paper. It was framed up beautifully by Miller off Main in Blacksburg, Va.
Delilah
lisa2018-08-20T17:43:33-04:00Sweet Delilah has passed away and a friend of her Mom commissioned me to paint her portrait so she could be remembered. She requested a watercolor/pen and ink portrait which I have started doing recently and love how they are turning out. This is an 8x10 portrait on watercolor paper. Original reference photo of Delilah: [...]
Satin and Velvet
lisa2018-10-18T11:46:32-04:00I had fun painting these two precious older cats Satin and Velvet in their respective caves! 10x10 oil paintings on canvas Original reference photos:
Elsa – cavachon
lisa2018-05-20T12:48:41-04:008x10 oil painting commission on canvas. Original ref. photo:
Rudy – cat
lisa2017-11-30T13:28:01-05:00Last Christmas I painted Mojo the cat for a collector. This year they wanted to add to their pet wall with portraits of Rudy and Karma! 10x10 oil on canvas Reference photo:
Buster – Cocker Spaniel
lisa2018-10-05T17:32:25-04:00A few months back I had the pleasure of painting the beloved Buster in a serious pose. This time I was asked to paint a fun pose of Buster enjoying the sun! 20x16 oil on canvas
Lili – rescue mix
lisa2019-12-18T16:33:58-05:00Lili was a beloved family rescue dog. She was painted in oil using a combination of old photos. 8x10 oil on canvas
Squeak
lisa2017-06-22T12:20:33-04:00Squeak is the son of Buster who I painted a few weeks back. In order to get the best look for Squeak, I combined two provided images so that I could get the whole body of Squeak but use the more pleasing forward facing look. As you can see in the painting, I removed the chair [...]
Lil’ Bear – Chihuahua mix
lisa2017-09-29T11:17:52-04:00Lil' Bear was commissioned as a gift. 8x10 oil on canvas Original photo:
Amy – Terrier Mix
lisa2019-12-18T16:34:26-05:00Amy is a beautiful and sweet long haired Terrier mix that I had the pleasure of painting for her owner. Oil painting on canvas 11 x 14 Original reference photo:
Bella – Afghan Hound
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Bella is a beautiful Afghan Hound was commissioned by her human. The portrait is a 10x10 in Oil painting. Original reference photo:
Little Bit – Airedale Terrier
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Little Bit has sadly passed this past November. She was a beloved pet of a sweet man who raises Airedales. 9x12 oil painting on canvas Original photo:
Ella Fitzgerald the cat
lisa2017-03-01T10:49:29-05:00Ella Fitzgerald (Fitz) was a Christmas commission! 8x10 acrylic on canvas
Potato – Labrador
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Sadly this Christmas commission was for a dog that tragically died at a year old. He was well loved and will be sadly missed by his humans. 8x10 Oil on canvas Original reference photo of Potato:
Jada the Pekingese
lisa2019-12-18T16:35:30-05:00Jada the sweet Pekingese was found abandoned in a parking lot at 8 weeks old. Lucky for her she was found by a wonderful human and lived a good life until she passed away last year. As you can see from the original reference photo, I had to do a bit of editing to bring [...]
Ettah and Electra
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Ettah and Electra were commissioned for a sons Christmas gift. 11x14 acrylic on canvas.
Phil, the Airedale Terrier
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Christmas commission of Phil, the Airedale Terrier, a cute dog that lives in my neighborhood. 8×10 acrylic on canvas Original photo:
Progression of a Brittany Spaniel Painting!
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:19-04:00Progression of a Brittany Spaniel Painting! I had a fun time photographing a spunky Brittany Spaniel the other day who did not take well to getting her photo taken! I must have shot 50 photos with my camera and Iphone just hoping to get one shot of her looking at me. I was thrilled to get [...]
You Looking at Me?! Basset Hound
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00“You looking at me?!” I just loved the guilty expression on this Basset Hound (reference photo from Karen Brommelsick)! I am exhibiting at an upcoming annual exhibit for the BRAA (Blacksburg Regional Art Association) and this years theme is “Let’s Face It”. To me the Basset Hound had the perfect expression for the theme. [...]
Did I hear you say Treat? – Beagle
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00I loved the ears and eyes on this Beagle! He’s just begging for a treat – don’t you think? This is one of a series of paintings I am doing for an upcoming show at the Creekmore Art Gallery – Fin, Fur and Fowl exhibit. The show will run from April – June with an [...]
Rosie, Stanley and Gracie
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00I had the pleasure of painting 3 sweet rescue dogs last month. They were commissioned for a Birthday. Stanley I had painted for them before but since I was painting their other two dogs I decided to paint him again so that they had a matched set. I'm really happy with how they turned out. All [...]
Sidegating – Australian Shepherd
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00Decided to give oil painting a try. I guess I was hesitant due to the higher cost of paints but I’m glad i did! Loved the results and the ease of blending. Painting will be on display at Brown Insurance Gallery from July 18-October 15. After that it will be up for sale on my [...]
It’s Good To Be King – cat painting
lisa2020-03-25T14:32:16-04:00“It’s Good to Be King” a friend suggested this title for my cat painting and I love it! I’ve actually painted this cat before at a smaller size 5×7 on paper. This one is 12×12 on canvas. I just love the look in this cats eyes and so I decided to paint her again for a show [...]
Just Chillin – Border Collie
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00This gorgeous Border Collie is one of a series of paintings I am doing for an upcoming show at the Creekmore Art Gallery – Fin, Fur and Fowl exhibit. The show will run from April – June with an opening night of April 13th at 5:30! 11×14 Acrylic on canvas. Currently on display at Brown [...]
Sugar – Jack Russell
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:20-04:00My good friends family dog passed away recently. I painted this portrait in her honor. It's so hard to lose a family pet. 8x10 acrylic on canvas Original photo:
Nothing Better than a White Sand Beach
lisa2020-03-25T14:44:50-04:00I love a white sand beach and then add a cute dog and it doesn’t get any better! Reference photo by Julie Booker. SOLD 8×10 oil on canvas
Draco – Border Collie
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:21-04:00Draco, this gorgeous Border Collie, won a contest over on Instagram and one of his prizes was a portrait by me! I was thrilled to receive this photo of Draco with his finished portrait! The photo on the left is the one his owner supplied for reference. One of the best things about being [...]
Woodrow – Maine Coon Cat
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:21-04:00This beautiful cat is Woodrow, the Maine Coon cat! He was commissioned by a lovely customer as a gift for her son. I had no idea that coon cats were so large and had such amazing ruffs! 8×8 Acrylic on canvas
Lucy – Black Labrador
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:21-04:00It’s time for the annual Roanoke Valley SPCA Best in Show Fundraiser on Friday, November 20th! My entry this year is of this sweet 5 year old black lab named Lucy who works on a golf course! The show is at the Taubman museum for one night only so come on out and enjoy and purchase [...]
Brooklyn – Yellow Lab
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:21-04:00Brooklyn, the Lab, is a sweet retired service dog that I was commissioned to paint for a Christmas present! Since he loves the outdoors of Maine I was asked to drop out the photo background and add grass and sky. 12×12 acrylic on canvas
Kelly – plott hound pitt bull mix
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:22-04:00This sweet rescue dog, Kelly passed away while her owners were on their honeymoon. A very sad story but I was glad I could provide a remembrance painting for them. Kelly is a plott hound pitt bull mix 8x10 on canvas Reference photo:
Sophie – Shih tzu
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:22-04:00A friend from high school contacted me about commissioning a portrait of her beautiful little Sophie who had recently passed. She wanted to surprise her husband and daughter for Christmas with a portrait of her. 9×12 acrylic on canvas Reference photo:
DArtagnan – horse
lisa2020-08-12T14:30:03-04:00My Sister-in-law’s beautiful horse, DArtagnan. 11″x14″ Acrylic on canvas Original photo:
Muffin – Cavachon
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:23-04:00This cutey is Muffin – my parents beloved Cavachon! If our souls came back to earth in dogs then Muffin has the soul of my Grandma Gaglio. Muffin is a nervous nellie just like her – hiding in thunderstorms and afraid of their own shadow! 10×10 acrylic on canvas Reference photo:
Yorkshire Terrier
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:23-04:00This cute little Yorkshire Terrier was commissioned as a gift! 8×10 acrylic on canvas Reference photo and quick sketch:
Where’s the Food?
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:23-04:00“Where’s My Food!” – can’t you just see her saying that? I was so drawn in by this cats eyes and look on her face. I have never seen a cat with lavender eyes and I was compelled to capture that in paint. This painting was chosen for the Jax Center Juried Exhibition. 12×12 acrylic [...]
4 Pet Family
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:23-04:00So excited to paint this adorable family of 4 pets. Each portrait was painted on an 8×10 canvas. Below is a pic of how they all came out as a group. Jennnie had wanted all the backgrounds in an earth tone and to be nondescript. I’m really happy with how they came together. [...]
Happy Lab – white Labrador
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:24-04:00This pretty white Lab is the second painting that I entered in the 2015 Best in Show fundraiser for the Roanoke Valley SPCA. This painting along with Reflecting Cat both won Honorable Mentions and were sold. Can you tell I love this breed of dogs! I think this is my 4th Lab painting! They are [...]
Henry – Miniature Shnauzer
lisa2017-05-03T07:39:24-04:00This is Henry a Miniature Schnauzer. He was commissioned as a gift. The original poses sent to me of Henry were not the best to use for a portrait so I would like to give credit to Emma Louise. She graciously allowed me to reference her Flickr photo of her black miniature schnauzer. 8×10 acrylic [...]