Here's what some satisfied clients have to say...

"I wanted a painting of my German Shepherd Heidi, as a

remembrance, after she died suddenly.  She was an especially

beautiful, bright dog, and Shaarla did a truly wonderful job.  She

really captured Heidi's spirit.  Her portrait hangs in my bedroom,

and her collar sits on the edge of the frame.  At first, it was

such a comfort, and now it's something I enjoy having on my

wall.  It's a wonderful memory."
- Valerie Blumenaus.

"I adore my 2 boxers, Jasmine and Jessie.  To me, they are

like family.  When  I heard about Shaarla  and  saw  her work,

I immediately commissioned her to paint both dogs in separate

paintings.  They now hang on my wall,  proud and majestic.

It's amazing, their eyes follow me everywhere!  What a great job.

Thank you."
- Heather Bingham

"Shaarla painted my childhood dog, Olson, with so much

expression on his face that I somehow still feel his presence,

even though he is no longer with us"
-  David Saulnier

"I wanted to let you know that I absolutely love my 'Pet Painting!'

You did a fabulous job, I am so happy with it.  I am having to

contain myself, because I am so tempted to give it to my husband,

Jeff, right now!  But I won't.  I am going to wait and give it to him

as a surprise Christmas gift!  Thanks again.  I am so pleased."
- Deeaan Kresse

"I received a portrait of our beloved pet 'Winston' for my birthday

and I needed to let you know how much I love it!  I burst into

tears when my husband gave it to me.  You have truly captured

his essence and spirit.  For pet lovers, a portrait of your beloved

pet is a wonderful gift to receive...It is so very special.  Thank

you so much!"
- Kerry Tice

"My husband was devastated when his beloved cocker spaniel

'Clancy' unexpectedly died.  When I saw your website, I knew

immediately that a painting of 'Clancy' would be just about the

best present I could give my husband for his upcoming birthday.

Well, I can't adequately express my amazement when I saw

the finished painting...it nearly made me cry because 'It was

him'.  My husband felt the same way...This was 'Clancy!'  If

you are considering doing this for someone, DO IT!  They will

be forever grateful."
- Sethani & Herman Kirschnick

What a wonderful way to pay homage to your pet.

My first portrait was of our Chinese Pug as a birthday gift for

my husband.  Instead of the usual sweater, T-shirt or cologne,

this was something so different and meaningful to him.  He was

sort of awestruck because it was something he really cared

about.

It's difficult to buy for some people, because they have

everything.  Well, this is a gift that people don't ever imagine

getting.  When they open it, it just takes their breath away.

- Shaarla Blackwell