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What customers are saying about their portraits:
"I'll always treasure your beautiful portrait :)"
~ Farmville, Virginia
"I love it! *Great* expression, wonderful use of color! You can
spray, & send it right out :) Thank you so much!"
~ Durham, North Carolina
"WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I have tears in my eyes! It is absolutely
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! I am SO thrilled!!! Wow!!! I am still in awe of it!
It really is truly fantastic! I am beaming!"
~ Alberta, Canada
"It's just beautiful, I don't know what else to say. I love it! I know my
son will love it too! Now I will have to get one done of my cat!"
~ Albuquerque, New Mexico
"This is beautiful! Absolutely perfect.
You are so fortunate to have this talent!"
~ Jetersville, Virginia
"Oh Connie - I'm so choked up! I never dreamed that the portrait
would be so beautiful. They say that true artists infuse their
creation with a bit of their soul. I can see your golden spirit
shining through in this portrait. I'm at a loss for words that will do
it justice."
~ Los Angeles, California
"CONNIE, IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! It looks so much like
them, but better! You are a treasure AND a fabulous artist.
You have a wonderful eye. I'm running out of adjectives
to tell you how much I love the painting."
~ Tucson, Arizona
The most unique dog lover's gift, cat lover's gift or horse lover's gift is a stunning animal pet portrait by
Professional Pet Portrait Artist Connie Bowen; Portland, Oregon.
Connie appeared twice in 2005 on Oregon Public Broadcasting'sTV show Art Beat and has completed over 250 pet portraits and counting!
For a treasured pet memorial or for those grieving the loss of a pet who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, commission a dog portrait, cat portrait, horse portrait or other pet portrait painted from your photo on canvas.
Connie can work from digital images or other photos.
If you live in the Portland area, and you would like Connie
to take the photo for you, make an appointment today!
I accept the following payments:
Paypal, Money Orders,
Certified checks, personal checks.
Please mail checks to:
Connie Bowen
2321 Wembley Park Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034
Phone: 503-697-0614
Questions? Comments?
Please feel free to send me an e-mail.
Thank you for your interest in a precious custom portrait!
After you decide on the size of your painting, I will need a photo to
work from - either a digital photo that I will take, or a photo that you
can e-mail to me or mail to me at the address below. If your photo is not
clear enough to paint from, I may need to request additional photos be
sent.
Are there any tips to taking a good photo for a portrait?
Yes. Try to be on the same level as the animal, instead of looking down
over his head.If you're in the Portland area, I'd be happy to take the photos for you at no extra charge.
May I have additional subjects in my portrait?
Certainly. There is a $30 extra charge for each additional animal for
sizes 16x20 and larger. There is a $20 charge for an 8x10 and 11x14.
IfI mail an original photo to you, will it be returned?
Yes, your photo will be returned with your portrait.
Howand when is payment made?
Payment in full for the cost of the portrait is required to start the painting. I will hold your check, cash or Paypal payment until your portrait is approved by you. Only after your portrait is approved, will your payment be deposited into my account. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. A .jpg of the portrait will be sent to you via e-mail for your approval. If for any reason you do not like the finished product, there is no obligation.
What materials are used?
The portraits are painted with acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped
canvas (with no staples on the sides) and sprayed with a gloss coating
to enhance the colors and protect the finish. There is a wire hanger
attached to the back so there is no need for a frame.
How long will it take for my portrait to be completed?
The time needed to complete your portrait depends on the number of
portraits currently in process. It will be discussed with you at the time
you place your order. If there is a specific time frame needed, let me
know, such as a birthday or other special occasion and I will try to
accommodate you.
Howis my portrait sent to me?
If you live in the Portland area, you may pick your portrait up. If you are
outside the area, your portrait will be shipped insured via Priority
USPS with a tracking number or shipped via UPS if you prefer. Shipping
charges will be added to your portrait cost based on the size of your
painting.
May I order a larger painting than 18x24?
Yes. Larger sizes are available as well as 10x10, 12x12, 22x28, 24x30, 30x40 and 36x48 at about $1 per square inch. (see below for prices)
Larger sizes available as well as square canvases.
Size 12x12 = $175
Size 22x28 = $650
Size 24x30 = $750
Size 30x40 = $1200
Size 36x48 = $1700
(International buyers, please e-mail me for shipping rates)
This is a 30x40 painting of Reggie and Megan at home in their garden.
Click any horse image to enlarge the sample
This painting is 36" x 48". The background is the Lake Oswego Hunt Club. It commemorates the Horse Trials in August of 2004.
This portrait is a wonderful tribute to Kristin, an expert rider, and her horse, Curly. They have won many awards in their drill team competitions. They make such a stunning duo!
BP and Mason shown below are Paint horses that live on a beautiful ranch in Southern Oregon
This week's FEATURED PORTRAIT is of Polo and Tiffany shown below.
This dog portrait is of Harley and Jesse, my own dogs, on a 16x20 inch canvas.
Click on the image to enlarge.
Two reference photos that I used for the Yorkshire terrier painting shown at left. It is a 16x20 size.
Polo and Tiffany are two adorable Yorkshire terriers. The day I took their photographs they were very excited to see me.
Polo, the Yorkie shown at left and Tiffany, shown at the right on their couch at home.
When photographing two dogs, it is often necessary to combine reference photos for the finished painting, as I did here. I used the pose of the photo at the far right for Polo's face and body, and Tiffany's body position. I used a separate photo for Tiffany's head and expression. For smaller dogs, it is easiest to pose them up high, as on a couch, lap or chair. It is always best to be at eye level when creating a reference photo for a painting, with the dogs' noses pointed a little bit down. I decided to leave Tiffany's collar on in this painting. Usually I prefer to paint out the collars, unless they add to the decorative sense of the overall portrait.
Click on the podcast link to hear my interview on dogcastradio.com Episode 24, from the UK.
