Karen Gray Shaw Fine Art - Pet Portrait Artist - Nationwide
As an artist who has had beloved pets, I know how sweet it is to have a beautiful likeness of them. Working from photos, I create paintings of your animal friend in acrylic, pastels, or watercolor. My joy and passion is to capture your companion's personality in a special moment, so you will have that cherished memory preserved for you and your family.
I started drawing at an early age and graduated to doing murals in the early 2000's. I have exhibited at a number of art fairs including the Sacramento Arts Festival, and had the privilege of hosting and teaching at the Painted Cork.
Please do contact me with any questions, and I look forward to meeting you and your dear ones!
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
- Animal Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I adopted two gold and white rescue kitties, Poppy and Pele, in 2002. They were my babies. I just lost Poppy in January, 2023 - she was 20! Miss them somethings awful...
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
- Custom Pet Portraits
- Animal Portraits
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
I adopted two gold and white rescue kitties, Poppy and Pele, in 2002. They were my babies. I just lost Poppy in January, 2023 - she was 20! Miss them somethings awful...
🌟 Karen Shaw – A Premier Pet Portrait Artist
💖 Hand-Painted Custom Portraits That Celebrate Your Pet
Karen specializes in creating portraits that capture the heart, charm, and unique personality of your pet. Every piece is carefully crafted to become a cherished keepsake...from lifelike paintings to bold, colorful, or stylized artwork that truly honors your furry friend.
🌿 Why Book Karen
Preserve your pet's spirit in a personalized portrait
Perfect for gifts, memorials, or home display
Choose style, size, and medium to match your vision
Professionally painted or digitally rendered
Commissionable from anywhere in the U.S. or abroad
🖌️ Portrait Styles & Options
Realistic, stylized, or illustrative
Watercolor, oil, acrylic, or digital mediums
Single-pet or multi-pet compositions
Custom backgrounds, colors, and themes
🧾 How It Works
Browse Karen’s portfolio
Book the artist to start your project
Upload photos of your pet
Select style, size, and medium
Review drafts and approve
Receive your finished portrait
📌 Tips for a Great Portrait
✅ Provide clear, high-quality photos of your beloved pet
✅ Discuss style preferences and backgrounds with Karen
✅ Allow time for gifts or special occasions
✅ Include details that make the portrait uniquely yours
Connect with Karen today and commission a custom portrait that celebrates your pet. Based in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, Karen can create your portrait from anywhere in the United States or abroad!
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