Custom Dog & Horse Portrait Paintings

Some stories deserve to be told beyond a photograph.

Andrea Webb offers custom acrylic and watercolor portrait commissions of dogs and horses, created in a contemporary realism style that captures expression, presence, and personality.

Each portrait is painted by hand using either professional images from Andrea Webb or high-quality reference photos you already have. With a background rooted in animal photography, Andrea brings the same attention to expression, anatomy, and the individual character of each animal into her painted work.

Whether created as a memorial, a celebration of a beloved companion, or simply a piece of artwork for your home, each painting is created individually with care and respect for the animal it represents.

Acrylic & Watercolor Portraits

Clients may choose between two mediums:

Acrylic Paintings offer rich color, texture, depth, and a more substantial painted surface. Acrylic commissions are created on canvas and work especially well for larger statement pieces.

Watercolor Paintings offer a softer, more expressive quality while still maintaining Andrea's contemporary realism style. Watercolor is particularly suited to capturing delicate details, movement, and expression.

Both styles are created as original, one-of-a-kind works of art.

What These Paintings Are Perfect For

• Celebrating your dog or horse through original artwork

• Memorial portraits honoring beloved past companions

• Meaningful, personal artwork for your home

• Gifts for horse and dog lovers

• A painted companion to an existing portrait session

These commissions are especially meaningful for clients who already have a connection to Andrea's photography and want to continue that story through another artistic medium.

Reference Photos

Paintings can be created from:

• Professional images from a session with Andrea Webb

• Client-provided photographs, including quality phone images

For best results, reference photographs should have good lighting, minimal harsh shadows, and a clear view of the animal's features and expression.

Not sure which photograph will translate best into a painting? Andrea is happy to help select the strongest reference image before beginning your commission.

Background Options

Depending on the medium, reference image, and overall vision for the piece, portraits may feature:

• The original or simplified background inspired by the reference photograph

• A simple black background, inspired by Andrea's fine art photography

• A minimal or softly painted background that keeps the animal as the primary focus

Background options will be discussed before the commission begins.

Commission Pricing

Custom dog and horse portraits are priced at approximately $0.75 per square inch for a single subject.

Single Subject Portraits

• 8×10 – $60

• 11×14 – $115

• 16×20 – $240

• 18×24 – $325

• 24×30 – $540

Other sizes may be available on a case-by-case basis.

Pricing applies to both acrylic and watercolor commissions unless otherwise quoted.

Shipping is not included and will be calculated separately based on the finished artwork's size, packaging requirements, and destination.

Additional subjects, unusually complex backgrounds, specialty materials, or other custom requests may require an additional fee. A quote will always be provided before work begins.

What's Included

Each commission includes:

• One original, hand-painted work of art

• One dog or horse

• Your selected and approved reference photograph

• Contemporary realism style with attention to expression and personality

• Appropriate finishing and protection for the selected medium

Acrylic paintings are created on canvas. Watercolor paintings are created using professional watercolor materials on quality watercolor paper. Andrea does not provide framing services.

Turnaround Time

Because every piece is individually painted by hand, turnaround times vary depending on the size, medium, complexity, and current commission schedule.

Typical completion time is approximately 3–5 weeks from reference photo approval, although larger or more detailed pieces may require additional time.

An estimated timeline will be provided when your commission is booked.

Important Notes

• Commissioned paintings are interpretive works of original art rather than exact reproductions of photographs.

• Minor artistic variations are an intentional part of the handmade process.

• Colors may vary slightly from the original reference photograph when necessary for the finished artwork.

• Due to the custom nature of commissioned artwork, all sales are final.

• Shipping, framing, and other requested finishing options are not included unless specifically stated in your quote.

A Thoughtful Way to Remember & Celebrate

Whether honoring a cherished companion who has passed or celebrating the animal beside you today, a commissioned painting creates something tangible and entirely unique to them.

Andrea's background in animal photography provides the foundation, while acrylic and watercolor offer a different way to capture the expressions, details, and personalities that make our animals unmistakably their own.

Interested in commissioning a watercolor or acrylic portrait of your dog or horse?

Reach out to discuss your preferred medium, size, reference photographs, and timeline. Andrea is happy to help you determine which options will work best for the portrait you have in mind.