Dog Portraits and Pet Portraits in Oils, Pencil and Pastel

Melanie,

I would just like to express my admiration and gratitude for the beautiful portrait you have done of my precious Rottweiler, Tobi. You have captured her facial expression and the texture of her coat so precisely that when I saw the portrait, I cried. Tobi died very suddenly 4 and a half months ago, at age almost 9 years. I was devastated as she was an absolute angel and such a gentle, loving giant - a really good ambassadress for a much maligned breed- and I miss her terribly. Seeing how beautifully you represented her on canvas, made it seem as if she had come back to life. I have her ashes in my family room and photos of her all over the house, but your portrait, once framed, will take pride of place in a very central position in my home. I can't wait to show it to all of my friends. I will send you a photo of the portrait once it is framed and I will be telling everyone I know about your wonderful service. This spectacularly thoughtful gift was organised, unbeknown to me, by my wonderful adult children, Paula, Melanie and Nicholas, as a very special surprise for my birthday today. Thank you for your part in making this possible - you have created a treasure I will cherish for ever.

Chris.

Hi Melanie
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU sooooo much for all that you have done!! You have made my mum so happy with the portrait and she was really surprised!! She left a message on your website at about 1am on the Saturday - was a pretty late night with all the celebrating! We all (including everyone at work and all I've emailed!) love the portrait and think it is a brilliant and special talent you have.
Best wishes
Sarah xx

Hi Melanie,

I have to tell you that everyone here was so impressed with you're work they just loved it. My mom told me that she almost started to cry when she saw him. My brother and his girlfriend felt like they could reach out and touch him, like he was with them. Justin was so impressed he called me after and told me that he couldn't stop looking at it and it comforted him by making him feel like Holly was there with them. He is already talking about having one done of Luke (Holly's son). Hopefully you'll hear from us again soon.
Thank you so much it couldn't have been better, Christy and family

Hi Melanie,
I can’t believe so much time has passed since I received the portrait of Sammy for my friend! My apologies, but I am finally sending you a few pictures. One is Michele and Sammy with the “just arrived” portrait, and the other shows Sammy, framed. Michele loved it. Hope all is well in Wales!
Thank you for a wonderful gift,
Felicia Lucco

Hey!
I opened the package and, OH MY GOSH!!!! It's beautiful! I can't wait to have it framed. I'll definitely send you some pictures. I'm so glad that you I picked you to do her portrait. It's absolutely stunning!
Thanks so much! Francie

Hi Melanie,
Here are a few pictures of the Kali’s oil painting. The print is hanging in my aunt’s house and I haven’t gotten over there yet with my camera, but she says that it just completes her living room. Kali really doesn’t look that good in the pictures with her painting – she didn’t want to cooperate that day and I had to use the flash because it was raining that day. Anyway, thanks again for such a gorgeous painting. It definitely grabs your attention when you walk into the room. I’m still amazed by what beautiful work you do! Now I have to start saving my money for a painting of Roxie, my other German Shepherd. I haven’t taken a picture of her that I absolutely love, like the one of Kali that you painted.
Francie

Hi Melanie
The portrait of Zack looks awesome! It looks so much like him. Can't wait to get it on the wall. You have done such a wonderful job. Thank you so much. I will let you know when it gets here and hopefully send some photos when I have it hung. Denise

Hi Melanie
I have gotten Zack's portrait back from the framer and am so happy with the results. The black frame with silver accent worked very well. Haven't quite decided where it's final home will be but it's current spot is on the way to the kitchen so I pass by alot :) It is a beautiful way to remember him, thanks again. I am now working on getting a good photo of Dani - I think this may take some time! Denise

hi melanie,
we can't stop looking at the painting! we absolutely LOVE it! i'm taking it on mon. or tues to get framed.
xo, me

hi melanie,
the painting finally came back and is hanging in our home and is absolutely beautiful. i still can't believe it!
thank you so very much for capturing patchouli to a T!
have a merry chritmas! love xo,

Hi Melanie,

I hope all is well. I wanted to send you a couple of photos of Samantha's framed oil painting... it looks fantastic. We have it displayed in our living room and we absolutely love it! Thank you again for your wonderful work which allows us to keep Sam close to us even though she's no longer here with us. Warm regards,

Elaine Powell

Dear Melanie,
You will never know how happy you have made someone who's loss of such a magnificent dog was unspeakable. The luminosity of his forehead and soft ears , his nobility of character and earnest nature are brilliantly captured by you. It is said that we should be the person our dogs think we are , and you most certainly have guaranteed your place in Dog Heaven. Bless you. Paul and Nancy.

Hi Melanie - The portrait arrived !!! It's magnificent. I cry every time I look at it because it's as though Ernie has come home again. We are so grateful for your talent , kindness and earnestness . These were the qualities that characterized Ernie, so it makes your painting that much more special to us. Paul and Nancy.

Hi Melanie and Nick!
Well yesterday was D-day!! It went very well, Mum said it was the best present EVER and even got a bit teary! The whole family cannot believe how much it looks like Moss and how some how you have captured his cheekiness. Moss gave a it an indignant sniff, but I think he is jealose as its prettier than him!! Once again thank you so much for this!!
Laura

Hi Mel,
I hope you're all doing well down there in 'sunny' Wales, especially the lovely Amram. I picked Piglet's portrait up from the framers today. Kevin came with me to pick the frame and I couldn't be happier with it. It is now hanging on the wall, taking pride of place. Thank you again so much for capturing my boy so well. I will be in touch again soon as I would still like Nick to do a portrait of Bedlam kitten for my Mum. Take care and I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and very Happy New Year
Laura

Hi Nick,
Just to let you know the portrait arrived on Thursday but I have waited till today to give Dad his present as the whole family was here. We all think it is fabulous and we had a laugh when he realized he'd signed for his own present! Dad is thrilled with it. Thank you Nick for all your hard work and to you as well Melanie for all your help.
Best Wishes.
Linda.