The Love We Share - Pet Portrait Artist - Nationwide

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Honor the love that you share with your pet by commissioning a custom portrait that will connect your hearts. Choose your favorite photo as reference and through careful craftsmanship combined with loving inspiration, I will paint a portrait that celebrates your bond of love.

I work in either pastel or oil paint to create a lifelike and realistic portrait of your beloved pet. My portraits are done in standard sizes so they can be easily framed to your liking. Custom sizes are also available if you choose.

It would be my pleasure to convey the beauty and spirit of your beloved companion animal. Please contact and book me on Petworks. Thank You.

Pricing Packages

8"x10" portrait
$ 350.00 Per Animal book

Choose either pastel or oil paint for this 8"x10" portrait of your animal. Contact me for further details.

11"x14" portrait
$ 475.00 Per Animal book

Choose either pastel or oil paint for this 11"x14" portrait of your animal. Contact me for further details.

Add an additional figure, animal or human.
$ 75.00 Per Animal book

If you would like your painting to contain a second animal, or perhaps a person, this can be done.

Portrait Deposit
$ 175.00 Per Portrait book

This deposit will allow me to get started on your portrait. The balance is due once you have approved of the final piece.

Final Payment
$ 175.00 Per 15 minutes book

After payment is complete, I will ship your painting to you.

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Portrait Art
  • Custom Pet Portraits
  • Animal Portraits

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Goats
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Turtles

What year did you begin serving pets?

2008

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lesley heathcote

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BASED IN Brattleboro, VT

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How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Portrait Art
  • Custom Pet Portraits
  • Animal Portraits

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Goats
  • Horses
  • Lizards
  • Mice
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Turtles

What year did you begin serving pets?

2008

🌟 Lesley Heathcote: Professional Pet Portrait Artist & Personalized One-of-a-Kind Art


❤️ The Artist’s Vision


Lesley Heathcote is a professional pet portrait artist dedicated to capturing the unique character of your companions. Serving clients in Brattleboro VT, and nationwide, Lesley specializes in hand-crafted fine art commissions. Unlike mass-produced prints, every piece from this studio is a one-of-a-kind work of art designed to reflect the soulful connection you share with your pet.


🌿 The Artistry Behind Your Portrait


Custom Hand-Crafted Art: Every commission is a unique collaboration between the artist and the pet parent, ensuring a result as unique as your pet.

Technical Expertise: Lesley Heathcote brings years of formal artistic training to highlight textures, lighting, and expressions that standard photography misses.

Premium Studio Materials: Utilizing professional-grade paints, pencils, or digital tools to ensure your investment stands the test of time.

Personalized Service: Enjoy a direct 1-on-1 creative process with the artist, from initial concept to the final reveal in Brattleboro or anywhere in Vermont.

A Lifetime Legacy: Commissioning an artist provides a one-of-a-kind heirloom that honors your pet's life and memory with dignity and grace.


🖼️ Artist Specialty Services


Signature Portraiture: The artist’s primary style, focusing on high-detail facial expressions and life-like accuracy.
Unique Concept Art: Collaborating with Lesley to place your pet in stylized backgrounds or custom settings.
Memorial Artistry: A specialized, sensitive commission process for honoring pets who have passed, providing a beautiful tribute for families in Windham County and beyond.


🦔 On Lesley Heathcote's listing page, use Send Message or Get Custom Quote to start a conversation about your one-of-a-kind commission. Lesley can send you a personalized quote through the PetWorks inbox. You'll only pay when you book, and payment is handled securely on PetWorks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna). A 10% Care Coverage fee at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues — so you can focus on your new artwork with peace of mind.  


📌 Tips for a Successful Commission


Direct Communication: Use the PetWorks platform to share your pet's "story" with Lesley so the artwork captures their true spirit.
Quality Reference Material: High-resolution photos allow the artist to see the fine details of the fur and eyes for a more realistic portrait.
Plan for Artistry: Remember that hand-crafted art takes time. Check with Lesley Heathcote for current studio lead times and shipping schedules from Brattleboro.


Experience the mastery of a dedicated pet portrait artist. Whether you are in Brattleboro, Vermont, or anywhere across the country, Lesley Heathcote is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact Lesley today to discuss your one-of-a-kind commission!