Oil Pet Portraits – Dog Portraits in Oil: Boomer

Welcome to our oil dog portrait of Boomer. This traditionally hand-painted piece was created by professional dog portrait artist Nicholas Beall using oil on Italian linen canvas. Nicholas has been painting dogs for over 25 years, specializing in capturing their likeness from client-supplied photographs. This particular commission came from the USA and is now proudly displayed in its forever home.

Completed oil portrait of Boomer, a dog, with a soft, warm background. — Portrait of Boomer

Commission of Boomer

Kristian Hewett from the USA got in touch in 2015 to commission a special portrait of his girlfriend’s much-loved dog Boomer, who had sadly passed away. Kristian wanted the portrait to be a surprise and also asked us to frame the piece.

The reference photo he provided — shown here — captured Boomer perfectly. Painted at 24 x 18 inches on canvas, Nicholas remained faithful to the original photo while subtly enhancing the colors and composition. The warm, natural palette gives the piece a soft, timeless quality, and our framer added a traditional molding with linen slip to finish it beautifully.

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Oil portrait painting of Boomer the dog in progress. — Portrait Painting of Dog in Oils

Close-up of Boomer’s oil portrait showing painting progress. — Oil Portrait Progress Close-Up

Client Testimonials

“Wow, our finished pet portrait looks amazing. I could have never pictured it looking so Classic and accurate. I'm sure my girlfriend will love it. This past year has been difficult for her with Boomer's passing, but hopefully this will help — it was one of her favorite photos of him.”
– Kristian

“The painting is amazing, I can't thank you enough. My girlfriend broke into tears when I surprised her with it. She misses Boomer dearly and now has something to remind her of him every day.”
– Kristian

“It is by far the most beautiful picture I have seen! So accurate and so real it makes me emotional every time I look at it. Thank you for helping us honor Boomer’s life. He will always be missed and never forgotten.”
– Deepy Sidhu

Boomer’s dog portrait showing final progress details. — Dog Portrait Final Progress Detail

Final layers applied to Boomer’s dog oil painting. — Final Layers of Dog Oil Painting

Close-Up Detail of the Portrait

Here are some photos taken in the studio showing Boomer’s portrait with Nicholas' brush for scale. The close-ups reveal the brushwork and fine detailing that go into every piece.

Boomer’s dog portrait framed and displayed in a home setting. — Dog Portrait in Client’s Home

Boomer’s dog portrait displayed on a mantelpiece in client's home. — Dog Portrait Displayed in Client’s Home

Portrait in Our Clients’ Home

We were delighted to receive these photos from Kristian and Deepy showing Boomer’s portrait on display. It's such a privilege to know our artwork brings comfort and joy.