{Artist, Photographer & Blog Designer}
I’m Leanne Wildermuth, a pet portrait artist specializing in lifelike, detailed custom pet portraits in oil.
Bringing animals to life on canvas is my calling and my passion, though my creativity knows no bounds.
I have provided custom paintings of beloved pets and people for clients around the world since 1988.
Commission your own painting today and watch as I bring your loved one to life on canvas!
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Do you have a project? Want your own pet portrait? These links will help you make it happen!
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{I Blog.}
If you would like a more personal, intimate view of me and my life - the woman behind the canvas, husband, children and camera. Come, visit my blog, read my stories and share my love for family and nature. Here are a few of my recent blog entries:
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Gala : German Shepherd Pencil Portrait

Custom Dog Portrait of Gala
5″ x 7″ Graphite Drawing
©2009 Leanne Wildermuth
All Rights ReservedI’ve just completed this custom dog portrait of Gala, a stunning German Shepherd whose time with her mom was cut short by a tumor in her heart. She…
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Pete the Pug - Dog Portrait Scan

Custom Dog Portrait of Pete
8″ x 8″ Oil Painting on Canvas Panel
©2009 Leanne Wildermuth
All Rights ReservedPete is already on his way home - this is the scanned image of the completed painting. Such a cute pug, a lot of fun…
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Custom Portrait Winner & Call for Entries - Dogs! : Week #28 (7/6-7/10)
Today begins Week #28 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite (pencil) drawing from their photograph.
Last week’s winner was Lisa with her redneck kitty, Bubba. You can read her entry…
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Pug Dog Portrait : Pete Complete

I’ve finally finished Pete the Pug! He’s turned out so much more lifelike than the reference photos, I’m really pleased with his painting. I’ll add his final scanned portrait to my portfolio once his mom has given her blessing and the…
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Custom Portrait Winner & Call for Entries - Cats! : Week #27 (6/29-7/3)
Today begins Week #27 of my 2009 weekly graphite portrait giveaway! Each week, one winner will be selected to receive one 5×7 graphite (pencil) drawing from their photograph.
Last week’s winner was Nikole, sharing a sweet photo of her daughter Victoria with her…
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Appreciation

My daughter had a friend over, and she brought a small container full of these tiny little swirled paper people. They’re not more than 1-1/2″ tall, and don’t even fit onto my pinki finger. I looked at each one in…
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