tag:www.coolpetpaintings.com,2010-02-27:/custom-pet-portraits//1 2010-03-18T16:30:48Z My custom pet portraits are mixed-media art on board or paper... not digital prints! Each pet painting is uniquely crafted of materials I’ve used over the years as a children’s illustrator. As an artist and happy dog owner, I’m the perfect partner for making paintings of dogs, a custom cat portrait, or another tribute to your furry friend. Plus, 10% of everything I make goes to my veterinarians' not-for-profit Avian Wildlife Fund of Calabasas, CA. Movable Type Pro 5.01 tag:www.coolpetpaintings.com,2010:/custom-pet-portraits/1//2.17 2010-03-17T22:55:33Z 2010-03-18T16:30:48Z

This is my mom's teacup Yorkie, Precious. This is what she looked like when she was a puppy.

Dan

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Ryoki was our dog for four and a half years. When she died, I made this memorial to her, which features a montage of images of her, plus some favorite things: rope bone, Galileo, Kong with peanut butter, sausages, french fries, and a hamburger...

Dan

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This is a "sketchier" marker drawing. The style is like vintage ad-agency storyboards.

Dan

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This puppy makes me want to get another dog! He looks like he's auditioning for a commercial. The piece is a mix of marker and colored pencil.

Dan

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This is a colored pencil drawing on tinted paper... the orange is great for mimicking the dog's coat.

Dan

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This is more of a caricature style that I thought was fitting for a fluffy, light-colored poodle.

Dan

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This little guy looks like the human equivalent of a supermodel!

Dan

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This French bulldog looks like he's smiling... most likely to get a treat!

Dan

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Here's a different take on the same pet photo in "Fetch!" This one also uses marker and colored pencil but is more cartoony.

Dan

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This is one version of a portrait using marker and colored pencil.

Dan

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This is one of my favorite breeds. This art is a combination of marker, colored pencil, and ink.

Dan

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This Boston Terrier is drawn in pencil

Dan

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