Celebrate Your Best Friend with an Original Oil Painting
Dogs are part of the family, and every one has its own unique personality.
My custom dog portraits are individually painted by hand using traditional oil paints to capture your dog’s character, expression and spirit in a timeless piece of artwork.
Whether you’re celebrating a new puppy, honouring a faithful companion or looking for the perfect gift for a dog lover, every painting is created from your favourite photographs using professional artist-quality materials.
From my studio in Sheffield, I have painted hundreds of commissioned portraits for clients throughout the UK and overseas, creating paintings that become treasured family keepsakes.
Why Choose a Hand Painted Dog Portrait?
Unlike a photograph or printed canvas, an original oil painting captures warmth, atmosphere and texture that only traditional painting can achieve.
Every portrait is:
✔ Painted entirely by hand
✔ Created using professional oil paints
✔ Painted on premium canvas
✔ Individually signed
✔ Designed to last for generations
Perfect For
- Birthday gifts
- Christmas gifts
- Memorial portraits
- New puppy celebrations
- Retirement gifts
- Dog lovers
- Labradors
- Spaniels
- Cockapoos
- French Bulldogs
- Border Collies
- Golden Retrievers
FAQ
Can you paint from phone photos?
Yes. Modern phone photographs are usually perfect.
Can you remove collars or leads?
Absolutely.
Can you paint more than one dog?
Yes.
Can you paint dogs that have passed away?
Yes. Memorial portraits are one of the most meaningful commissions I undertake.
Can you paint any breed?
Yes. From Chihuahuas to Great Danes.
Every dog has its own story and personality. My aim is to create a painting that captures both, producing an original oil portrait that will bring back memories every time you see it.
Looking for a family portrait, wedding painting or house portrait instead? Visit my Custom Oil Painting from Photo page.
Why Clients Choose James Coates
Every commission is individually painted by me from start to finish.
Unlike many online portrait companies, I don’t outsource artwork or use digital painting software. Every painting is created using traditional oil paints and years of professional experience to produce a unique work of art that will last for generations.
Whether you’re commissioning a wedding portrait, family painting or dog portrait, my aim is always to create something that captures not just a likeness, but the emotion and personality of the subject.