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DEBORAH STRONG
AFCA

animal portraits

Deborah creates lifelike animal portraits that capture the essence of each animal's individual character, expression and spirit. She specializes dogs, cats and horses, and she views each animal portrait as an opportunity to connect with her subject in a very personal way. Deborah takes pride in creating fine pieces of art that are sensitively rendered and highly realistic. She has more than 25 years’ experience as an animal portrait artist. She is recognized as a Canadian Drawing Master by the Drawing Society of Canada and a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

 

To create a portrait, Deborah requires several photographs and a description of the animal's habits and personality to help her capture its true character. Don't be concerned if your photographs are not the best quality, as long as they show the animal's appearance. If you live nearby, Deborah welcomes the opportunity to meet and photograph your animal, but she also works with many long-distance clients as well as with those whose animals have passed on. A portrait is a perfect way to commemorate the life of a special animal.

 

Click on an image below to see more!

 


Horses


Cats


Dogs

 

For information or to commission a pet portrait, please contact Deborah via e-mail or call (778) 895-0211. All enquiries welcome!
 

To read testimonials by past clients, click here.

 

Looking for something a little different? Deborah also accepts commissions for silk paintings — a colourful approach that's unique and unusual!


 

PORTRAIT PRICE GUIDE

Size

Pricing: One Animal
(does not include framing)

Pricing:
Additional Animal in the Same Portrait

10" x 12"  (framed size with matting: 14"x16")

$295

- not recommended for this size -

12" x 15"  (framed size with matting: 16"x20")

$375

$125 per animal

15" x 20"  (framed size with matting: 20"x24")

$495

$155 per animal

~ Provincial Sales Tax (7%) applies to the prices noted above (BC residents only).~

Professional framing is available—ask for a quote based on the portrait size and your frame preference.

Custom portrait sizes, larger and smaller, can be arranged.

Gift certificates and instalment plans are available. Payment by Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard) is available.

Please note that additional charges may apply to complex portraits. Contact the artist for a quote.

Shipping within Canada or world-wide can be arranged.

Note: Prices may be subject to change.

Pet portraits in coloured pencil, including dog portraits, cat portraits and horse portraits and portraits of other animals. Lifelike drawings of pets including dog drawings, cat drawings, horse drawings, and  animal drawings including bird drawings.
Pet paintings including  dog paintings, cat paintings and horse paintings, as well as bird paintings and wildlife paintings. Animal portraits and pet portraits from photographs.