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What customers are saying about their portraits:


"I'll always treasure your beautiful portrait  :)" 
~ Farmville, Virginia 


"I love it!   *Great* expression, wonderful use of color! You can 
spray, & send it right out  :) Thank you so much!" 
~ Durham, North Carolina 


"WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have tears in my eyes!  It is absolutely 
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!  I am SO thrilled!!! Wow!!! I am still in awe of it! 
It really is truly fantastic!  I am beaming!"
~ Alberta, Canada


"It's just beautiful, I don't know what else to say. I love it! I know my
son will love it too! Now I will have to get one done of my cat!"
~ Albuquerque, New Mexico 


"This is beautiful!  Absolutely perfect. 
You are so fortunate to have this talent!"
~ Jetersville, Virginia


"Oh Connie - I'm so choked up!  I never dreamed that the portrait
would be so beautiful. They say that true artists infuse their
creation with a bit of their soul.  I can see your golden spirit
shining through in this portrait. I'm at a loss for words that will do
it justice." 
~ Los Angeles, California


"CONNIE, IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!  It looks so much like
them, but better!  You are a treasure AND a fabulous artist.  
You have a wonderful eye.  I'm running out of adjectives 
to tell you how much I love the painting."
~ Tucson, Arizona

The most unique dog lover gift, cat lover gift or horse lover gift
is a stunning animal custom pet portrait from photos by
Professional Pet Portrait Artist Connie Bowen; Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Lake Oswego is a suburb of Portland, Oregon.

Connie appeared twice in 2005 on Oregon Public Broadcasting's TV show
Art Beat and has completed over 395 pet portraits and counting!

For a treasured pet memorial or for those grieving the loss of a pet who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, commission a dog portrait, cat portrait, horse portrait or other custom
pet portrait painted from your photo on canvas.

Connie can work from digital images or other photos.
If you live in the Portland area, and you would like Connie
to take the photo for you,  make an appointment today!

I accept the following payments:


Paypal, Money Orders,
Certified checks, personal checks.

Please mail checks to:

Connie Bowen
2321 Wembley Park Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon  97034

Phone: 503-697-0614
Questions? Comments?
Please feel free to send me an e-mail.

E-mail: cbowen @ europa.com
( just remove the spaces before and after the @ sign)


Thank you for your interest in a precious custom portrait!
Thank you to all my ebay friends who have purchased my original paintings and prints.
I have a 100% positive feedback rating.
Click my  about me  page to read my feedbacks.

Frequently asked questions:


How does the portrait process begin?
After you decide on the size of your painting, I will need a photo to
work from - either a digital photo that I will take, or a photo that you
can e-mail to me or mail to me at the address below. If your photo is not
clear enough to paint from, I may need to request additional photos be
sent.

Are there any tips to taking a good photo for a portrait?
Yes. Try to be on the same level as the animal, instead of looking down
over his head.  If you're in the Portland area, I'd be happy to take the photos for you at no extra charge.

May I have additional pet subjects in my portrait?
Certainly. There is a 20% extra charge for each additional animal.
See below for prices.

If I mail an original photo to you, will it be returned?
Yes, your photo will be returned with your portrait.

How and when is payment made?
Payment in full for the cost of the portrait is required to start the painting. I will hold your check, cash or Paypal payment until your portrait is approved by you. Only after your portrait is approved, will your payment be deposited into my account. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. A .jpg of the portrait will be sent to you via e-mail for your approval. If for any reason you do not like the finished product, there is no obligation.

What materials are used?
The portraits are painted with acrylic paint on a gallery wrapped
canvas (with no staples on the sides) and sprayed with a gloss coating
to enhance the colors and protect the finish. There is a wire hanger
attached to the back so there is no need for a frame.

How long will it take for my portrait to be completed?
The time needed to complete your portrait depends on the number of
portraits currently in process. It will be discussed with you at the time
you place your order. If there is a specific time frame needed, let me
know, such as a birthday or other special occasion and I will try to
accommodate you.

How is my portrait sent to me?
If you live in the Portland area, you may pick up your portrait. If you are
outside the area, your portrait will be shipped insured via Priority
USPS with a tracking number or shipped via UPS if you prefer. Shipping
charges will be added to your portrait cost based on the size of your
painting.

May I order a larger painting than 18x24?
Yes. Larger sizes are available as well as 12x12, 22x28, 24x30,  30x40 and 36x48. (see below for prices)


Frequently Asked Questions
Prices and Ordering
Samples of Dogs
Samples of Cats
Samples of Horses
Featured portraits from Prior Weeks
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Now you can order gift merchandise on Connie's cafepress shop!
Daisy, a beautiful classic brown tabby
Nick was a stray black cat who has been given a new life!
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Jeanie, a cat who lives in Canada
Shirin, a mostly black calico cat, on a bed of flowers
Click any cat image to enlarge the sample
Click any dog image to enlarge the sample
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TT, a black cat. His name stands for "Tiny Terror"
Dahltrey and Jonah, two cats peering out their apt. window
Artist Of The Month for November 2003
Chosen ARTIST OF THE MONTH for November 2003


Price List:




8" X 10" canvas  -  $200 (recommended for head study only)  
                                   ( 20% extra for an additional animal = $240)
PLUS $15 shipping and handling
(includes Priority Mail, insured, delivery confirmation)


11" X 14" canvas - $300
                                   ( 20% extra for an additional animal = $360 )
PLUS $20 shipping and handling
(includes Priority Mail, insured, delivery confirmation)


16" X 20" canvas - $450
     ( 20% extra for an additional animal = $540 )
PLUS $35 shipping and handling
(includes Priority Mail, insured, delivery confirmation)


18" X 24" canvas - $600
                                   ( 20% extra for an additional animal = $720 )
PLUS $45 shipping and handling
(includes Priority Mail, insured, delivery confirmation)


                   Larger sizes available as well as square canvases.

Size 12x12 = $300
Size 22x28 = $850
Size 24x30 = $1,000
Size 30x40 = $1700
Size 36x48 = $2400

  (International buyers, please e-mail me for shipping rates)


This is a 30x40 painting of Reggie and Megan at home in their garden.
Becks, a champion Beagle from Canada
Topaz, a beautiful Palomino pony
Kitty, a much adored orange and white cat
Whisk and Sherlock, a grey tabby and an orange tabby are best friends
Click any horse image to enlarge the sample
This painting is 36" x 48". The background is the Lake Oswego Hunt Club. It commemorates the Horse Trials in August of 2004.
Green cat eyes for this orange long-haired tabby
This portrait is a wonderful tribute to Kristin, an expert rider, and her horse, Curly. They have won many awards in their drill team competitions.  They make such a stunning duo!
BP shown below is a Paint horse that lives on a beautiful ranch in Southern Oregon
This FEATURED PORTRAIT is of Zelda shown below. 

Click to enlarge image of the painting.
This dog portrait is of Harley and Jesse, my own dogs, on a 16x20 inch canvas.
Click on the image to enlarge.
Reggie and Megan, a golden retriever and mixed breed dog, at home in their garden
Click on the podcast link to hear my interview on dogcastradio.com Episode 24, from the UK.
These are my two Australian shepherd dogs. They are the most wonderful dogs, and I love them dearly!
Tucker and Benji - a sweet Westie with his new charge
Claire and Macaroon, two adorable Pug puppies
Robbie, a handsome West Highland Terrier
Marcy, a sweet Corgi gal
Clarence and Henry are beautiful Golden Retrievers
This is Bug, a fabulous, award-winning Manchester Terrier
Clyde and Babe are very sweet black labrador retrievers who love to go along, too!
Gracie, a stunning English Springer Spaniel
Gabby, an adorable  Brussels Griffon puppy
Junior is an adorable Lhaso Apso bundle of love
Jordy is a handsome Sheltie
Gracie, a Westie who loves to be comfy!
Girl and her horse portrait with fall background
May I have a person in the portrait along with the animal?

Yes, you may, if the reference photo is  clear enough for me to work from.

The added cost to include a person is 50% of the original portrait price due to the extra time and complexity involved.

22"x30" painting with fall background.
Click to enlarge image.
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Jaxy is a beautiful Calico cat
Archie is a handsome orange tabby cat
Celeste is a tabby cat living in Brazil
Siamese cat Lucky is a help in the kitchen
Kristin and Curly drill team horse portrait
Tinkerbell and Pixidust are small horses
BP lives on a ranch in Southern Oregon. He is a paint horse.
When I first saw a photo of the famous bulldog, Zelda, I just knew I had to paint her portrait!

Carol Gardner is Zelda's guardian and runs the ZeldaWisdom website. She has turned photos of Zelda's expressive face and sweet personality into a line of greeting cards, calendars, books and other gift items.

If you'd like to receive Zelda's happy "daily dogmas," in your e-mail box, just go to Zelda's website and sign up!

My heartfelt thanks goes out to Carol for sharing Zelda's uplifting, inspiring words with all of us.
Miss Zelda Wisdom - 16x20 - gift to Carol Gardner

Dog painting of the bulldog Zelda in her angel wings outfit
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akita
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldogs
Alaskan Malamute
American Bandogges
American Bulldog
American Eskimo
American Hairless Terrier
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpies
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Azores Cattle Dog

Basenji
Basset Fauve De Bretagne
Basset Hound
Bavarian Mountian Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Berger de Brie
Berger Des Pyrenees
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise
Biewer
Black and Tan Jacks
Black Russian Terriers
Bloodhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Boerboels
Bolognese
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Boston Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel
Briard
Brittany
Brussels Griffon
Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Bullmastiff

Cairn Terrier
Cairnoodles
Canaan Dog
Cane Corso
Carlin Pinscher
Catahoula Bulldogs
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Caucasian Owcharka
Cavachon
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Central Asian Ovcharka
Central Asian Shepherd Dogs
Cesky Terrier
Chart Polski
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested Dog
Chinese Imperial Dog
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chorkie
Chow Chow
Cimarron Uruguayo
Clumber Spaniel
Cockabichon
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel
Collie
Corgi - Cardigan Welsh
Corgi - Pembroke Welsh
Coton de Tulear

Dachshund
Dalmatian
Deerhound
Doberman Pinscher
Dogo Argentino
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dutch Shepherd
Dutch Stabyhoun

English Bulldog
English Cocker Spaniel
English Mastiff
English Pointer
English Setter
English Shepherd
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Bretons
Estrela Mountain Dog
Eurasier

Field Spaniel
Fila Brasileiro
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
Fox Terrier
French Brittany
French Bulldog
French Pointing Spaniel

German Coolie
German Pinschers
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthair Pointer
German Spitz
German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Giant Schnoodle
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Golden Doodles
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greyhound

Harrier
Havana Silk Dog
Havanese
Hungarian Puli
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizslas
Hunt Terriers

Irish Red & White Setter
Irish Setter
Irish Terrier
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound

Jack Russell Terrier
Japanese Bobtail
Japanese Chin

Kangal Dog
Karelian Bear Dog
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
King Shepherds
Komondor
Kuvasz

Labradoodles
Labrador Retriever
Lakeland Terrier
Landseer ECT
Leonberger
Lhasa Apso
Llewellin Setter
Louisiana Catahoulas
Lowchen

Maltepoo
Maltese
Manchester Terrier
Maremma Sheepdog
Mastiff
Mastino Napolitano
Middle Asian Ovcharka
Mi-Ki
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Bulldog
Miniature Fox Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Miniature Shar-Pei
Munsterlander
Munsterlander (Small)

Neapolitan Mastiff
Nederlanse Schapendoes
New Guinea Singing Dog
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terriers
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog
Olde English Bulldogges
Other

Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Peekapoo
Pekingese
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Petit Brabancon
Pharaoh Hound
Podengo Small Portuguese
Pointer
Polish Owczarek Nizinny
Pomeranian
Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Standard)
Poodle (Toy)
Portuguese Pointers
Portuguese Water Dog
Presa Canario
Pug
Puggle
Pyrenean Mastiff

Rat Terrier
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Russell Terrier

Saint Bernard
Salukis
Samoyed
Sarplaninac(Sharplaninatz)
Schapendoes
Schipperke
Schnoodles
Scottish Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Shar-Pei
Sheepadoodle
Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shichon
Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu-Poo
Shiloh Shepherd
Shorkie
Siberian Husky
Silky Terrier
Sloughi
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Alano
Spanish Water Dog
Spinone
Spinone Italiano
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Swedish Vallhund

Tamaskan Dog
Tenterfield Terrier
Thai Ridgeback Dog
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Tosa Inu
Toy Australian Shepherd
Toy Fox Terrier

Utonagan

Victorian Bulldogge
Vizsla
Volpino Italiano

Weimaraner
Welsh Terrier
West Highland Terrier
West Highland White Terriers
Whippets
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Wire Fox Terrier
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Wolfdogs

Yorkipoo
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorktese

Abyssinian
American Bobtail
American Curl
American Miniature
American Polydactal
American Shorthair
American Wirehair
Appalachian Cat
Arusha Cat
Asian
Australian Mist
Australian Tiffanies

Balinese
Bambino
Bengal
Birman
Bombay
British Shorthair
Burmese
Burmilla

Chantilly/Tiffany
Chartreux
Chausies
Cheetoh
Colorpoint Shorthair
Cornish Rex
Cymric

Desert Lynx
Devon Rex

Egyptian Mau
European Burmese
Exotic Shorthair

Foldex

German Rex

Havana Brown
Highland Lynx
Highlander
Himalayan

Japanese Bobtail
Javanese
Jungle Curl

Korat
Kurilian Bobtail

Lambkin
LaPerm
Lynx

Maine Coon
Mandalay
Manx
Minskin
Munchkin

Napoleon
Nebelung
Norwegian Forest Cat

Ocicat
Oriental Longhair
Oriental Shorthair
Other

Persian
Peterbald
Pixie-Bob
Polydactyl

RagaMuffin
Ragdoll
Russian Blue

Safari
Savannah
Scottish Fold
Selkirk Rex
Serengeti
Serval
Siamese
Siberian Cat
Singapura
Skookum
Snow-Bob
Snowshoe
Sokoke
Somali
Sphynx

Thai Cats
Thai Lilac
Tiffanie
Tonkinese
Toyger
Traditional Siamese
Turkish Angora
Turkish Van

White Turkish Van

I've painted quite a few of the following breeds of dogs and cats shown below:
Dog Breeds:
Cat Breeds:
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