Your pet was never ‘just a pet’.
They were the one who followed you from room to room,
the one who looked at you in a way no one else ever could.
you still look for them.
In quiet moments.
In the spaces they used to fill.
You don’t just miss them.
You miss the feeling of them being there.
A portrait holds presence.
It brings them back into your space in a way that feels lived in… not remembered.
You find yourself pausing… and unexpectedly, smiling.
Because when you pass by, you don’t just think of them.
You feel them there.
And instead of only feeling the loss,
you begin to feel the love again.
“I have paintings of four of my other dogs, and I don’t receive the same ‘channeled spirit’ effect from those as I do from Gus’s portrait.”
Bob Gaskin
This isn’t something you simply order.
It’s something you step into.
Your pet was never ‘just a pet.’
They were the one who followed you from room to room,
the one who looked at you in a way no one else ever could.
And even now…
you still look for them.
In quiet moments.
In the spaces they used to fill.
You don’t just miss them.
You miss the feeling of them being there.
A portrait holds presence.
It brings them back into your space in a way that feels lived with, not remembered.
You find yourself pausing… and unexpectedly, smiling.
Because when you pass by, you don’t just think of them.
You feel them there.
And instead of only feeling the loss,
you begin to feel the love again.
“I have paintings of four of my other dogs, and I don’t receive the same ‘channeled energy’ effect from those as I do from Gus’s portrait.”
Bob Gaskin
This isn’t something you simply order.
It’s something you step into.
Your pet was never ‘just a pet.’
They were the one who followed you from room to room,
the one who looked at you in a way no one else ever could.
And even now, you still look for them.
In the quiet moments.
In the spaces they used to fill.
You miss the feeling of them being there.
A portrait hold presence.
It brings them back into your space in a way that feels lived in, not remembered.
You find yourself pausing… and unexpectedly, smiling.
Because when you pass by, you don’t just think of them.
You feel them there.
And instead of only feeling the loss,
you begin to feel the love again.
“I have paintings of four of my other dogs, and I don’t receive the same ‘channeled spirit’ effect from those as I do from Gus’s portrait.”
Bob Gaskin
This isn’t something you simply order.
It’s something you step into.
YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON
YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON
YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON
“It’s so beyond what we ever imagined…
I can just stare at it and she’s right there.
The process brought us so much peace with our loss.”
– Jay and Devan Klamon, Georgia
“Throughout the process, there were so many moments that felt like Luna was watching over all of it.”
– Jay and Devan Klamon, Georgia
This is what begins to shift.
Not just remembering.
Not just honoring.
But living with their presence again.
“It’s so beyond what we ever imagined…
I can just stare at it and she’s right there.
The process brought us so much peace with our loss.”
– Jay and Devan Klamon, Georgia
“Throughout the process, there were so many moments that felt like Luna was watching over all of it.”
– Jay and Devan Klamon, Georgia
This is what begins to shift.
Not just remembering.
Not just honoring.
But living with their presence again.
“It’s so beyond what we ever imagined…
I can just stare at it and she’s right there.
The process brought us so much peace with our loss, and there were so many moments that felt like Luna was watching over all of it.“
– Jay and Devan Klamon, Georgia
This is what begins to shift.
But living with their presence again.
“I walk by them every day and say hi, because it feels like they are there.”
Jennifer Burr Altabef of Texas
Memorial portraits of Casey and Archie
“I walk by them every day and say hi, because it feels like they are there.”
Jennifer Burr Altabef of Texes,
Memorial portraits of Casey and Archie
“I walk by them every day and say hi, because it feels like they are there.”
Jennifer Burr Altabef of Texas
Memorial portraits of Casey and Archie
Love Remains. A Portrait Gives it a Place to Live.
Over time, the details soften in ways you don’t expect. A feeling you try to return to. A presence you still look for in quiet moments.
And then the portrait arrives.
You find yourself pausing as you walk by. Looking up instinctively. Smiling unexpectedly.
Not because the loss disappears, but because their presence no longer feels so far away.
Not a replacement.
Not a photograph recreated.
But a way of keeping that connection close enough to feel them again.
So instead of reaching for a memory, you begin living with their presence as part of your everyday life.
Not as a reminder of what was lost, but as a quiet honoring of what will always remain.
Love Remains. A Portrait Gives it a Place to Live.
Over time, the details soften in ways you don’t expect. A feeling you try to return to. A presence you still look for a quiet moments.
And then the portrait arrives.
You find yourself pausing as you walk by. Looking up instinctively. Smiling unexpectedly.
Not because the loss disappears, but because their presence no longer feels so far away.
Not a replacement.
Not a photograph recreated.
But a way of keeping that connection close enough to feel them again.
So instead of reaching for a memory, you begin living with their presence as part of your everyday life.
Not as a reminder of what was lost, but as a quiet honoring of what will always remain.
Love Remains.
A Portrait Gives it a Place to Live.
Over time, the details soften in ways you don’t expect. A feeling you try to return to. A presence you still look for in quiet moments.
And then the portrait arrives.
You find yourself pausing as you walk by. Looking up instinctively. Smiling unexpectedly.
Not because the loss disappears, but because their presence no longer feels so far away.
Not a replacement.
Not a photograph recreated.
But a way of keeping that connection close enough to feel them again.
So instead of reaching for a memory, you begin living with their presence as part of your everyday life.
Not as a reminder of what was lost, but as a quiet honoring of what will always remain.
“I felt like I could touch her soft fur again.”
Grace H. of Virginia
In memory of Rosie
Bob Gaskin of Colorado
In memory of Gus
Raquel Snyder of Maryland
In memory of George
Vonda and Ronnie of Virginia
In memory of Gus
“I felt like I could touch her soft fur again.”
Grace H. of Virginia
In memory of Rosie
Bob Gaskin of Colorado
In memory of Gus
Raquel Snyder of Maryland
In memory of George
Vonda and Ronnie of Virginia
In memory of Gus
“I felt like I could touch her soft fur again.”
Grace H. of Virginia
Memorial portrait of Rosie
Bob Gaskin of Colorado
Memorial portrait of Gus
Raquel Snyder of Maryland
Memorial portrait of George
Vonda and Ronnie of Virginia
Memorial portrait of Gus
The Process: A Portrait Created With You
This is more than a painting. It is a deeply personal experience created with care, collaboration, and intention from beginning to end.
We begin with your pet. Who they were, the way they looked at you, the details only you remember, and the feeling you want to hold onto each time you see them.
Over the course of four weeks, I build the portrait slowly through many thin layers of archival acrylic paint on museum-quality linen canvas. Each layer adds depth, softness, and dimension, allowing their expression and presence to emerge gradually over time.
I always begin with the eyes.
Collectors often tell me this is the moment everything shifts, because suddenly, they are there.
The portrait is not created from photographs alone. I paint from your memories, your stories, and the emotional presence your pet carried within your life. That is why the finished piece does not simply resemble them. It feels like them.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the portrait evolves layer by layer. Together, we refine every detail until it feels right emotionally as well as visually.
And when the portrait is complete, it often feels less like receiving something new and more like welcoming a part of them home again.
Portraits are accepted on a limited basis throughout the year, and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
The Process: A Portrait Created With You
This is more than a painting. It is a deeply personal experience created with care, collaboration, and intention from beginning to end.
We begin with your pet. Who they were, the way they looked at you, the details only you remember, and the feeling you want to hold onto each time you see them.
Over the course of four weeks, I build the portrait slowly through many thin layers of archival acrylic paint on museum-quality linen canvas. Each layer adds depth, softness, and dimension, allowing their expression and presence to emerge gradually over time.
I always begin with the eyes.
Collectors often tell me this is the moment everything shifts, because suddenly, they are there.
The portrait is not created from photographs alone. I paint from your memories, your stories, and the emotional presence your pet carried within your life. That is why the finished piece does not simply resemble them. It feels like them.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the portrait evolves layer by layer. Together, we refine every detail until it feels right emotionally as well as visually.
And when the portrait is complete, it often feels less like receiving something new and more like welcoming a part of them home again.
Portraits are accepted on a limited basis throughout the year, and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
The Process: A Portrait Created With You
This is more than a painting. It is a deeply personal experience created with care, collaboration, and intention from beginning to end.
We begin with your pet. Who they were, the way they looked at you, the details only you remember, and the feeling you want to hold onto each time you see them.
Over the course of four weeks, I build the portrait slowly through many thin layers of archival acrylic paint on museum-quality linen canvas. Each layer adds depth, softness, and dimension, allowing their expression and presence to emerge gradually over time.
I always begin with the eyes.
Collectors often tell me this is the moment everything shifts, because suddenly, they are there.
The portrait is not created from photographs alone. I paint from your memories, your stories, and the emotional presence your pet carried within your life. That is why the finished piece does not simply resemble them. It feels like them.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the portrait evolves layer by layer. Together, we refine every detail until it feels right emotionally as well as visually.
And when the portrait is complete, it often feels less like receiving something new and more like welcoming a part of them home again.
Portraits are accepted on a limited basis throughout the year, and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
Commission Scale & Investment
Each portrait is created with the same level of emotional depth, artistic attention, and museum-quality craftsmanship.
What changes is the scale of the piece and the presence it holds in your home.
For many collectors, the portrait becomes more than something displayed on a wall. It becomes part of the atmosphere of the home itself.
Each piece is created slowly over many layered sessions using archival acrylics on museum-quality linen canvas, intended to remain part of your family for generations to come.
18 x 18 in / 16 x 20 in
(46 x 46 cm / 41 x 51 cm)
$12,000
A quiet, intimate presence
24 x 24 in / 22 x 28 in
(61 x 61 cm / 56 x 71 cm)
$16,000
A balanced focal point within the home
30 x 30 in / 26 x 32 in
(76 x 76 cm / 66 x 81 cm)
$22,000
A commanding presence. A true statement piece.
If you’re unsure which scale feels right, I’ll guide you based on your space and how you want the portrait to live within it.
“Her work truly captures the heart and soul of your pet.”
Patti Brennan, Washington Post
“It brings me so much happiness, so much more than I would ever realize. It makes me smile and happy, rather than sad which happens when I look at photos.”
Melissa Swensrud, Maryland
Commission Scale & Investment
Each portrait is created with the same level of emotional depth, artistic attention, and museum-quality craftsmanship.
What changes is the scale of the piece and the presence it holds within your home.
For many collectors, the portrait becomes more than something displayed on a wall. It becomes part of the atmosphere of the home itself.
Each piece is created slowly over many layered sessions using archival acrylics on museum-quality linen canvas, intended to remain part of your family for generations to come.
18 x 18 in / 16 x 20 in
(46 x 46 cm / 41 x 51 cm)
$12,000
A quiet, intimate presence
24 x 24 in / 22 x 28 in
(61 x 61 cm / 56 x 71 cm)
$16,000
A balanced focal point within the home
30 x 30 in / 26 x 32 in
(76 x 76 cm / 66 x 81 cm)
$22,000
A commanding presence. A true statement piece.
If you’re unsure which scale feels right, I’ll guide you based on your space and how you want the portrait to live within it.
“Her work truly captures the heart and soul of your pet.”
Patti Brennan, Washington Post
“It brings me so much happiness, so much more than I would ever realize. It makes me smile and happy, rather than sad which happens when I look at photos.”
Melissa Swensrud, Maryland
Commission Scale & Investment
Each portrait is created with the same level of emotional depth, artistic attention, and museum-quality craftsman.
What changes is the scale of the piece and the presence it holds within your home.
For many collectors, the portrait becomes more than something displayed on a wall. It becomes part of the atmosphere of the home itself.
Each piece is created slowly over many layered sessions using archival acrylics on museum-quality linen canvas, intended to remain part of your family for generations to come.
18 x 18 in / 16 x 20 in
(46 x 46 cm / 41 x 51 cm)
$12,000
A quiet, intimate presence
24 x 24 in / 22 x 28 in
(61 x 61 cm / 56 x 71 cm)
$16,000
A balanced focal point within the home
30 x 30 in / 26 x 32 in
(76 x 76 cm / 66 x 81 cm)
$22,000
A commanding presence. A true statement piece.
If you’re unsure which scale feels right, I’ll guide you based on your space and how you want the portrait to live within it.
“Her work truly captures the heart and soul of your pet.”
Patti Brennan, Washington Post
“It brings me so much happiness, so much more than I would ever realize. It makes me smile and happy, rather than sad which happens when I look at photos.”
Melissa Swensrud, Maryland
“I haven’t cried over Caesar in a long time, but seeing your painting as it got closer to being finished overwhelmed me with the love and joy he brought my wife and me.”
Jon Liney of Pennsylvania
Memorial portrait of Caesar
“Words can’t even begin to describe how amazing and beautiful it is to see the portrait every day. I cherish this portrait of Winston more than I can say.”
Dana of Virginia
Portrait of Winston
“The painting is even more incredible in person. I keep looking at it in disbelief at how exactly it feels like her. I’m so grateful to have this beautiful memory of Daisy.”
Serena Summers of British Columbia, Canada
Memorial portrait of Daisy
“I haven’t cried over Caesar in a long time, but seeing your painting as it got closer to being finished overwhelmed me with the love and joy he brought my wife and me.”
Jon Liney of Pennsylvania
Memorial portrait of Caesar
“Words can’t even begin to describe how amazing and beautiful it is to see the portrait every day. I cherish this portrait of Winston more than I can say.”
Dana of Virginia
Portrait of Winston
“The painting is even more incredible in person. I keep looking at it in disbelief at how exactly it feels like her. I’m so grateful to have this beautiful memory of Daisy.”
Serena Summers of British Columbia, Canada
Memorial portrait of Daisy
“I haven’t cried over Caesar in a long time, but seeing your painting as it got closer to being finished overwhelmed me with the love and joy he brought my wife and me.”
Jon Liney of Pennsylvania
Memorial portrait of Caesar
“Words can’t even begin to describe how amazing and beautiful it is to see the portrait every day. I cherish this portrait of Winston more than I can say.”
Dana of Virginia
Portrait of Winston
“The painting is even more incredible in person. I keep looking at it in disbelief at how exactly it feels like her. I’m so grateful to have this beautiful memory of Daisy.”
Serena Summers of British Columbia, Canada
Memorial portrait of Daisy
The Artist Behind Your Portrait
Your Pet’s Story, Held with Reverence
Hi, I’m Erica.
I’m a third-generation painter. I began painting in 1987 and sold my first painting in 1990, when I was ten years old. Since then, painting has been the throughline of my life. In 2011, I began specializing in pet portraits, bringing decades of artistic experience to the deeply personal work of honoring the bond between pets and the people who love them.
My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and international publications for the depth of presence collectors experience through these pet portraits.
But long before any recognition, there was Lucas.
Losing my own childhood dog shaped the course of my life and became the reason I began painting animals so devotedly. I understand firsthand the quiet ache that follows this kind of loss, and the deep desire to keep that connection close.
That experience shaped not only the way I paint, but the way I guide collectors through the process itself.
The Artist Behind Your Portrait
Your Pet’s Story, Held with Reverence
Hi, I’m Erica.
I’m a third-generation painter. I began painting in 1987 and sold my first painting in 1990, when I was ten years old. Since then, painting has been the throughline of my life. In 2011, I began specializing in pet portraits, bringing decades of artistic experience to the deeply personal work of honoring the bond between pets and the people who love them.
My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and international publications for the depth of presence collectors experience through these portraits.
But long before any recognition, there was Lucas.
Losing my childhood dog shaped the course of my life and became the reason I began painting animals so devotedly. I understand firsthand the quiet ache that follows this kind of loss, and the deep desire to keep that connection close.
That experience shaped not only the way I paint, but the way I guide collectors through the process itself.
The Artist Behind Your Portrait
Your Pet’s Story, Held with Reverence
Hi, I’m Erica.
I’m a third-generation painter. I began painting in 1987 and sold my first painting in 1990, when I was ten years old. Since then, painting has been the throughline of my life. In 2011, I began specializing in pet portraits, bringing decades of artistic experience to the deeply personal work of honoring the bond between pets and the people who love them.
My work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and international publications for the depth of presence collectors experience through these portraits.
But long before any recognition, there was Lucas.
Losing my childhood dog shaped the course of my life and became the reason I began painting animals so devotedly. I understand firsthand the quiet ache that follows this kind of loss, and the deep desire to keep that connection close.
That experience shaped not only the way I paint, but the way I guide collectors through the process itself.
Created with Care and Intention
Each portrait is created intentionally using museum-quality materials, layered acrylic techniques inspired by the old masters, and a deeply collaborative approach designed to honor your pet with emotional accuracy as well as visual realism.
I don’t paint pets in general.
I paint your pet as you knew them.
Their expression.
Their presence.
The feeling of being loved by them.
And for many collectors, this is what makes the portrait feel so meaningful to live with for years to come.
If this feels like the right way to honor your pet, you’re invited to begin.
Created with Care and Intention
Each portrait is created slowly and intentionally using museum-quality materials, layered acrylic techniques inspired by the old masters, and a deeply collaborative approach designed to honor your pet with emotional accuracy as well as visual realism.
I don’t paint pets in general.
I paint your pet as you knew them.
Their expression.
Their presence.
The feeling of being loved by them.
And for many collectors, that is what makes the portrait feel so meaningful to live with for years to come.
If this feels like the right way to honor your pet, you’re invited to begin.
Created with Care and Intention
Each portrait is created slowly and intentionally using museum-quality materials, layered acrylic techniques inspired by the old masters, and a deeply collaborative approach designed to honor your pet with emotional accuracy as well as visual realism.
I don’t paint pets in general.
I paint your pet as you knew them.
Their expression.
Their presence.
The feeling of being loved by them.
And for many collectors, that is what makes the portrait feel so meaningful to live with for years to come.
If this feels like the right way to honor your pet, you’re invited to begin.
“The best part was seeing the updates as Bertie came to life. Each update took my breath away.”
Carla Hively of West Virginia
Memorial portrait of Bertie
“Being able to share stories with you and reminiscing about all the wonderful times we had, truly helped the healing process. Charlie’s portrait is something I will cherish forever.”
Tiffany Lawson of Japan
Memorial portrait of Charlie Bear
“Having the opportunity to see him come back to life, and be a permanent fixture in our home, is something we will cherish forever.”
Kelly Fritz of Virginia
Memorial portrait of Winston
“The best part was seeing the updates as Bertie came to life. Each update took my breath away.”
Carla Hively of West Virginia
Memorial portrait of Bertie
“Being able to share stories with you and reminiscing about all the wonderful times we had, truly helped the healing process. Charlie’s portrait is something I will cherish forever.”
Tiffany Lawson of Japan
Memorial portrait of Charlie Bear
“Having the opportunity to see him come back to life, and be a permanent fixture in our home, is something we will cherish forever.”
Kelly Fritz of Virginia
Memorial portrait of Winston
“The best part was seeing the updates as Bertie came to life. Each update took my breath away.”
Carla Hively of West Virginia
Memorial portrait of Bertie
“Being able to share stories with you and reminiscing about all the wonderful times we had, truly helped the healing process. Charlie’s portrait is something I will cherish forever.”
Tiffany Lawson of Japan
Memorial portrait of Charlie Bear
“Having the opportunity to see him come back to life, and be a permanent fixture in our home, is something we will cherish forever.”
Kelly Fritz of Virginia
Memorial portrait of Winston
A Process Built on Trust
Every portrait is created in close collaboration and thoughtful refinement from beginning to end.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the painting unfolds, allowing each detail to evolve in a way that feels true to your pet and your relationship with them.
By the time the portrait is complete, it already feels familiar. Recognized. Like them.
And if, after engaging fully in the process, the final portrait does not feel aligned, I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Karen Corso, Virginia
A Process Built in Trust
Every portrait is created through close collaboration and thoughtful refinement from beginning to end.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the painting unfolds, allowing each detail to evolve in a way that feels true to your pet and your relationship with them.
By the time the portrait is complete, it already feels familiar. Recognized. Like them.
And if, after engaging fully in the process, the final portrait does not feel aligned, I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
“What I didn’t know was that my voice would be heard during the process.”
Karen Corso, Virginia
A Process Built in Trust
Every portrait is created through close collaboration and thoughtful refinement from beginning to end.
Throughout the process, I share progress with you as the painting unfolds, allowing each detail to evolve in a way that feels true to your pet and your relationship with them.
By the time the portrait is complete, it already feels familiar. Recognized. Like them.
And if, after engaging fully in the process, the final portrait does not feel aligned, I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
“What I didn’t know was that my voice would be heard during the process.”
Karen Corso, of Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
“I feel that you know him as well as I do, and you captured his essence in the painting.”
Nikhil of Virginia
Memorial Portrait
“Each time that we look at the painting, we are transported back to that spring day in the backyard, seeing him pause to look up at us with love.”
D.F. of Pennsylvania
Memorial Portrait of Corky
“It was therapeutic to collaborate with you every step of the way as you painted her beautiful, life-like portrait.”
L.J. from Georgia
In memory of Emily, who always wore a ponytail.
“I feel that you know him as well as I do, and you captured his essence in the painting.”
Nikhil of Virginia
Memorial Portrait
“Each time that we look at the painting, we are transported back to that spring day in the backyard, seeing him pause to look up at us with love.”
D.F. of Pennsylvania
Memorial Portrait of Corky
“It was therapeutic to collaborate with you every step of the way as you painted her beautiful, life-like portrait.”
L.J. from Georgia
In memory of Emily, who always wore a ponytail.
“I feel that you know him as well as I do, and you captured his essence in the painting.”
Nikhil of Virginia
Memorial Portrait
“Each time that we look at the painting, we are transported back to that spring day in the backyard, seeing him pause to look up at us with love.”
D.F. of Pennsylvania
Memorial Portrait of Corky
“It was therapeutic to collaborate with you every step of the way as you painted her beautiful, like-like portrait.”
L.J. from Georgia
Memorial portrait of Emily
Some Decisions Are Felt Before They’re Fully Explained
There is rarely a perfect time for something this meaningful.
For many collectors, the decision feels less like a transaction and more like a quiet knowing that they want to continue living with the presence of someone they still love deeply.
And once the portrait arrives, something changes.
You pass by and instinctively look up.
You smile more than you expect to.
The connection no longer feels held only in memory, but woven gently back into your everyday life.
Portrait availability is limited and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
If this feels aligned for you, you’re invited to begin.
I’ll personally review your inquiry and guide you through the next steps.
Some Decisions Are Felt Before They’re Fully Explained
There is rarely a perfect time for something this meaningful.
For many collectors, the decision feels less like a transaction and more like a quiet knowing that they want to continue living with the presence of someone they still love deeply.
And once the portrait arrives, something changes.
You pass by and instinctively look up.
You smile more than you expect to.
The connection no longer feels held only in memory, but woven gently back into your everyday life.
Portrait availability is limited throughout the year, and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
If this feels aligned for you, you’re invited to begin.
I’ll personally review your inquiry and guide you through the next steps.
Some Decisions Are Felt Before They’re Fully Explained
There is rarely a perfect time for something this meaningful.
For many collectors, the decision feels less like a transaction and more like a quiet knowing that they want to continue living with the presence of someone they still love deeply.
And once the portrait arrives, something changes.
You pass by and instinctively look up.
You smile more than you expect to.
The connection no longer feels held only in memory, but woven gently back into your everyday life.
Portrait availability is limited throughout the year, and many collectors reserve their place months in advance.
If this feels aligned for you, you’re invited to begin.
I’ll personally review your inquiry and guide you through the next steps.