The animal companions we share our lives with can touch our hearts like nothing else. An original oil pet portrait is a wonderful way to remember those special ones we have lost and to treasure those that are still with us. A commissioned pet portrait can be a unique gift that will be treasured for generations to come. Portraits can be done as loving pet memorials, that help the heart heal.

You may not know me personally, but one look at my painting lets you know how I feel about animals. When a client commissions me to paint a portrait, I feel deeply honored striving to make each new painting my best yet. My objective is to fulfill each client抯 expectations to complete satisfaction. I feel a sincere and intense responsibility to interpret my subjects features and character not only accurately but with sensitivity and utmost care. That is why you can have complete confidence in a portrait painted by me. The most important aspect of any portrait is capturing your pets personality. Its the look that melts your heart every time you gaze into their eyes. Thats my specialty.

The venetian oil painting technique used by the Old Masters from Carravaggio to Rubens is a system of layering paint in order to achieve the luminosity and depth we so love in those classic paintings. Each layer must dry before the next is applied, thus, the extended time element for this style of painting. Only the highest quality materials are used for portrait work.

Because of my love of animals, passion for painting, as well as years of experience, you can be assured of museum quality artwork with every portrait. Close to 300 portraits have been completed and hold a place of honor in homes and hearts everywhere.

Note: The Bradford Exchange "Chihuahua" is now released. This is a natural stone texture, imprinted with paw prints, loving verse, a Limited Edition. This little Chihuahua's name is "Dulcinea Bella" which means sweet beauty.

Five more pet portraits were requested and completed for " The Bradford Exchange" company, as collector plates in 2005.  Peggy Krizak is a national and international artist.