The Story Behind Remington’s Portrait
Tom and Pattie Herman from Hawaii contacted us in 2014 to commission an oil portrait of their beautiful Bull Dog, Remington, who had sadly passed away. His photos melted our hearts—such a stunning dog and very much a missed family member.
Tom and Pattie shared a number of wonderful photos, and one stood out as perfect for the composition. We agreed that a 16 x 16 inch canvas would suit Remington beautifully, paired with a soft olive-toned background to complement his colouring.
We always work from one main photo to capture the pose and use supporting photos for detail and accuracy. Our goal is to portray your dog’s individual personality, so choosing the right image is important. If you’re unsure, we’re always happy to help with suggestions once we see your photos.
This portrait was a joy to create, and Tom and Pattie were absolutely thrilled. They later sent us fantastic photos of Pattie with the framed painting, along with their two other dogs—Ruby and her son Baxter. In fact, they even named one of Ruby’s puppies Nicholas, which we were so touched by!
