Canine Art
Original oil paintings · Betsy Doody

Pet portraits
for pet people.

That familiar look. That unmistakable personality. Your very own dog, captured in oils.

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Betsy DoodyDOG ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
Betsy Doody's oil portrait of a yellow Labrador wearing a blue collar
Paintings from photographsMade to be treasured
A few familiar faces

Every dog has a story.

Some are quiet souls. Some bring the party. Each portrait begins with what makes your dog yours.

Meet the artist

A dog person.
An oil painter.
A good observer.

Hello, I'm Betsy.

I’m a dog portrait painter with a love of oils and the personalities on the other end of the leash. I trained at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, and dogs have a way of finding their place in my work.

A tilt of the head, a well-loved tennis ball, that look only you know. Those are the things that make a portrait personal.

Tell me about your dog ↗
Commission a portrait

Sizes & pricing

Size (inches)Price
8 × 10 or 8 × 8$475
11 × 14 or 12 × 12$675
16 × 20 or 20 × 20$975
24 × 30 or 24 × 24$1,475

For a second dog, add 25% to the price. Other sizes and options available upon request.

The process

From your favorite photo
to a place on your wall.

01 / THE CONVERSATION

Tell me about your dog.

Start with a little about your companion and the portrait you have in mind. A single dog or a whole pack—let’s talk.

02 / THE PHOTOGRAPH

Find that familiar look.

While I work from photographs, I’m available for photo sessions if you’re local. It’s always a plus to meet you and your dog or dogs. The $100 session fee can be applied toward your commissioned portrait.

03 / THE PAINTING

Something entirely personal.

Once the photographs for the portrait have been chosen, I’ll work with you to determine the size of the canvas.

From start to finish, a portrait takes about six weeks, depending on the size, composition, and my waitlist. A 25% deposit is required to begin the painting.

Gift certificates are also available. Get in touch to learn more.

Canine Art gift certificate featuring a blue dog
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Coming Soon

Betsy Doody Art

Original dog paintings by Betsy Doody.

Other Dog Artist Paintings from my Collection

Dog paintings I’ve collected from other artists.

Dog Artifacts

Dog-related objects from my collection.

A portrait starts with hello

Who’s your
favorite subject?

Tell me a little about your dog and what you have in mind. We can talk through photographs, size, and the next steps together.

Hound Dog Hotline: 850-460-4707 (Call or text)
bark@betsydoody.com

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Join the Pack

A little dog art. An occasional hello.
Something worth fetching.