Pet Portraiture Artists

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).