Welcome
My Name is Brianna Leidy
I am a professional oil painter, specializing in custom pet portraiture over the last 10 years. My work centers on creating hand-painted portraits of dogs, cats, and other pets on stretched canvas, using client-provided photos to capture each pet’s unique spirit. My portraits are cherished in nearly all 50 states and internationally, creating lasting memories for pet owners across the globe. I work from my studio in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Eastern Pennsylvania.
Custom Pet Oil Paintings
If you’re considering a custom oil painting of your pet, the process is quite straightforward. To begin, simply provide a photo (or several) of your pet along with any specific details you’d like incorporated in the painting. We will discuss your vision for the portrait, or if you prefer, you can leave the creative details to me.
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Contact Me
To get started, let me know what you have in mind for your painting by filling out my contact form, or you may email me directly at: Briannaleidyart@gmail.com
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Place Your Order
To secure your commission on my schedule, submit a down payment through my website. Payments through PayPal, Zelle, and mailed check are also accepted.
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Receive Updates and Enjoy!
I will keep you updated via email throughout the painting process to ensure you are 100% satisfied with your painting prior to shipping the painting to you.
What Some Of My Clients Had To Say…
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![Sleeping black labrador puppy oil painting]()
Jeff S.
"I like paintings that accurately capture the source material and have very good attention to detail. This is what I expected to get but what I received exceeded any expectations I had going in. The level of detail in the paintings is incredible. If an accurate recreation of a picture of your pet is what you are looking for you are not likely to find a better artist."
Three Portraits of Apollo, Oil on Canvas
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![Realistic custom oil painting of two white maltese dogs byprofessional pet portrait artist Brianna Leidy]()
Nancy K.
“Brianna was a pleasure to work with. She was very prompt at replying to emails, explained the process clearly, and was responsive to all requests. The finished product is amazing; she really captured the personalities behind each of the dogs.”
“Pinnie and Minnie”, 11”x14”, Oil on Canvas
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![Oil painting portrait of a black, white, and tan spaniel puppy on red couch byprofessional pet portrait artist Brianna Leidy]()
Thomas M.
“Sent Brianna a picture of a friends dog on a chair to paint a portrait as a gift. The painting was absolutely beautiful! It was almost impossible to distinguish between the photo and the portrait! Amazing painting. My friend was blown away with the quality of the painting! Brianna is an incredible artist!”
“Couch Surfer”, 10”x8”, Oil on Canvas
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![Realistic pet oil painting of a happy akita dog on canvas by professional pet portrait artist]()
Julie B.
“Working with Brianna was an absolute dream. She is responsive and professional and we are ecstatic with the results.”
“Kota”, 14”x11”, Oil on Canvas
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![Custom oil painting of tabby kitten on canvas by professional pet portrait artist]()
Brenna M.
“Brianna is such a great artist to work with. From the start, she makes sure any reference pictures are good to go and asks about all the details that may go into the piece. Throughout the process, I was given updates on what the painting was looking like and when about it would be shipped. Not only is Brianna a thorough artist in process, her work is breathtaking when it gets taken out of the packaging once it arrives.”
“Turnip”, 4”x4”, Oil on Canvas
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![Realistic pet portrait oil painting of Vizsla puppy on canvas]()
Amy D.
“Really incredible to work with this artist. Went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the portrayal of my pet and could not be happy that I have a forever puppy picture of my dog! 10/10 would recommend. ☺️”
“Ellie”, 7”x5”, Oil on Canvas
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![Realstic custom oil painting portrait of German Shepherd dog by pet portrait artist Brianna Leidy]()
Jeanine H.
“I asked Brianna to paint my brother's German Shepherd as a Christmas present, and she did a spectacular job -- I'm so thrilled with how it turned out, and the person at the frame shop said it was one of the best portraits he's ever seen. Wonderful, friendly communication every step of the way, safely packaged and shipped. Thank you so much for what will be a truly memorable, one-of-a-kind gift!!”
“Ares”, 7”x5”, Oil on Canvas
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![Pet and owner oil painting portrait by professional pet artist, Brianna Leidy. Painting features older man holding a white maltese dog with brown ears. They wear matching parrot-themed shirts]()
Cecilia S.
“Absolutely exceeded my expectations! Brianna is so lovely to work with, keeping me updated every step of the way, which I really appreciate. I’ve wanted to transform a photo of my dad with the family dog into a portrait for a really long time, and I’m glad I settled on this shop.”
Untitled, 7”x5”, Oil on Canvas
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![Custom realistic dog oil painting on wooden panel. The dog is small, black, and fluffy. He stands in front of the Philadelphia skyline at sunset.]()
Travis K.
“No words can truly describe the painting I received from Brianna. The artwork resembles a photograph! The attention to detail is on point. She captured every particular detail of my wife's dog. When I gifted the art to her, it brought her to tears! I am beyond thrilled about to have commissioned Brianna. One of the best gifts I have ever given my wife! I look forward to seeing how Brianna's career advances. I see a very bright future for this young artist!”
“Teddy”, 6”x6”, Oil on Canvas
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![Realistic pet oil painting of two dogs laying together in the grass. One dog is a Chihuahua named Max, and the other is a Maltese named Daisy.]()
Nicole P.
“Beautiful!!! The detail is life like. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.”
“Max and Daisy”, 8”x10”, Oil on Canvas
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![Realistic dog oil painting of Mikey the Puggle by professional pet portrait artist, Brianna Leidy.]()
Kaitlyn M.
“Brianna did an incredible job bringing my angel to life! The portrait is impeccable to the reference photos and looks so life like! I can’t thank Brianna enough for doing such a beautiful job and constantly keeping in contact with updates. 100% worth it! ❤️❤️”
“Mikey”, 8”x8”, Oil on Canvas
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![Custom cat oil painting portrait on canvas by professional pet portrait artist, Brianna Leidy. The cat is brown and white with green eyes. He looks out the window; the leaves of a house plant in front of him.]()
Kristyn J.
"Brianna is a skilled artist and wonderful human! We commissioned a portrait to commemorate our beloved Maine Coon, and Brianna offered expert advice—from selecting a photo to portrait size—and kept us updated throughout her painting process. We're so delighted to have her work in our home. The portrait brings a daily smile. We look forward to commissioning work from Brianna in the future!"
"Stevens", 14"x11", Oil on Canvas
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![Custom oil painting of black shih tzu dog on wooden panel named Bailey]()
Charlene A.
"Working with Brianna has been a positive experience! From the very beginning to the finished portrait, Brianna was professional and captured our little girl perfectly! She has such a way in bringing a subject to life with how she paints. I was very pleased to receive the painting she did for me to give to my husband. She definitely has a special talent!!! We would highly recommend Brianna for any future commissions!!"
"Bailey", 5"x5", Oil on Wood
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Have Questions?
Are you interested in commissioning an oil painting but not sure where to begin? Please fill out my contact form and I will answer any and all questions you may have. Feel free to email me directly if your prefer at: briannaleidyart@gmail.com.
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Each portrait is typically painted over the course of three weeks, with about 7-14 days of drying time needed before shipment or pick up of the piece.
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Absolutely. When paying in installments, most clients choose to pay a 50% deposit, but I allow up to 5 payments.
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I can work from multiple photos for both singular pet portraits, and multi-pet portraits. Having multiple photos to work from helps me best portray your pet.
While a single group photo isn’t necessary for multi-pet portraits, it’s helpful if each pet's reference photo has similar lighting and angles to ensure a cohesive look in the final portrait.
