Portrait of a pet artist at work, painting a realistic and detailed image of a dog on a canvas
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Meet Brianna Leidy: a professional pet portrait artist who brings beloved pets to life on canvas

My name is Brianna Leidy, and I am a professional pet portrait artist based in eastern Pennsylvania, USA. I work almost exclusively with oil paints on canvas. From a young age, I was fascinated by animals and grew up surrounded by a variety of pets. Drawing came naturally to me, and it felt instinctive to capture the things I loved and the creatures that were always nearby.

Though I never planned on selling my work, I received my first commission around the age of 15. At that time, I was primarily drawing with graphite pencils, though I had always admired the beauty of paintings I came across. While continuing to accept commission requests for graphite portraits, I began experimenting with oil paints in my free time. I quickly fell in love with the medium, and before I knew it, I was receiving commissions for custom oil paintings of pets from all over the world.

It’s been just over 10 years since I started creating these works, and I’m deeply grateful to my first client, who helped me realize I could build a career doing what I love. Today, I focus primarily on painting dogs and cats—my greatest passion—but I have also had the pleasure of painting birds, reptiles, horses, and even rats. Each portrait is a deeply personal journey; it’s a true joy to bring to life such cherished members of our families on canvas. ~ @briannaleidyart

Close-up of an oil painting of a cat, featuring soft brushstrokes that capture the cat's fur texture, bright eyes, and detailed features

Custom pet portrait painting of a dog, capturing its unique features with vibrant colors and fine details

Pet artist painting a detailed portrait of a dog on a canvas

Hand-painted pet portrait of a dog, with lifelike details and vibrant colors.

Custom pet oil painting of a dog, featuring rich textures and detailed, lifelike colors

Custom cat portrait painting, capturing the cat’s unique features with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Detailed dog portrait, showcasing the dog's personality with lifelike features and vibrant colors

Close-up portraits of various animals, showcasing their unique features and expressions

A custom painting of a dog, showing its unique features and personality with bright colors and fine details

A painting of a cat on canvas, capturing its playful or calm nature with soft colors and detailed brushwork

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