Modern Dog Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Connie Wilson commissioned this portrait of her dog, Kaya, painted by Lisa Graziotto; prices start at $360; http://www.thehowlingcanvas.com/

Spoiled rotten; fastest dog on the beach; couch potato; bossy old lady; daddy's little girl; cuddle bunny; sun sponge…

When asked to talk about our dogs, most of us can usually come up with at least one predominant trait that immediately jumps to mind. Describing a dog's personality is easy, but how do you go about capturing that essence for posterity? With a portrait of course! For every style, taste, and budget, there's a portrait artist with the savoire faire to lionize your fur kid in a manner befitting their personality; it's choosing the right artist that can seem daunting. If you've decided to give yourself or a friend the ultimate gift of a portrait, just how do you get started? Modern Dog to the rescue! Herein we've put together a selection of talented portrait artists, offering an array of styles and prices. Several Modern Dog staffers have already immortalized their significant others (see left).

 


CassyzCutiez
www.etsy.com/shop/CassyzCutiez
Starting at: $40


Pet Portraits by Bethany
www.petportraitsbybethany.com
Starting at: $60


Windcoast Studio www.windcoaststudio.com
Starting at: $150

 


Modern Pet Designs
www.modernpetdesign.com/
Starting at: $180

 

 


Dorothy Booth Fine Arts www.dboothportraits.com
Starting at: $300

 


Paw Palettes, Inc.
Gretchen Kish Serrano
www.pawpalettes.com
Prints starting at: $45

 


Leah Davies
www.leahdaviesart.etsy.com
Starting at: $125

 


Geoffrey Martin Watercolour
www.gpmartin.com
Starting at $450

 


Bark Pet Photography
www.barkpetphotography.com
Starting at: $150

 

 


Best Dog Portraits
Starting at: $350

 


John Campbell
www.johncampbellart.com
Starting rate is $2500

 


Scratch and Sniff Photography
www.scratchandsniffphoto.com
Starting at $200

 

 


Animal Instincts
www.animalinstinctsart.com
Starting at $52 for smaller sculptures. $85 for clocks and keyholders as low as $34.

 


Lisa Graziotto
www.thehowlingcanvas.com
Starting at $360

 

Dyanna Bruno
www.mypawportrait.com
Starting at $140

 

 

Melinda Buie Studio
www.melindabuie.com
Starting at: $1000