Pet Portrait Gallery

Every portrait here began with love.

Whether celebrating a life still by your side or remembering one who left paw prints on your heart, each piece captures the personality and presence of a deeply loved companion. My goal is always the same — to preserve their spirit in a way that feels true to you.

Every piece in this gallery was created from a photo just like yours.  If you’re ready to turn your pet’s personality into a lasting piece of art, I’d love to work with you.

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Portrait of a dog with black, white, and brown fur on a light gray background created by Kris Horton.
Boon

6x8 | Pastel

Sweet and beautiful Boon…will always be loved and missed.

Cat pet portrait by Kris Horton
Asia Blue, Baby, Beebs, Baby the Terrible...

5x7 | Pastel

The list of names goes on and on, just like most of us have for our furry family! Another portrait to bring comfort after a loss.

pet portrait of a reddish brown and white dog by Kris Horton
Homer

5x7 | Pastel

He was his favorite.

Pet Portrait by Kris Horton of a yellow lab dog on a rubble pile next to a TX-TF1 helmet.
Cody

18x24 | Mixed Media

A tribute to a Texas Task Force 1 working dog — painted in the rubble pile he knew so well.

Custom pet portrait by Kris Horton of a dog looking up in a field of daisies.
Daisy in a field of Daisies

8x12 | Mixed Media

This is another one I did for fun…just loved the smile on the dog’s face (that I named Daisy) and wanted to mix watercolor along with colored pencils.

Pet portrait by Kris Horton of a dogs tan face with brown spots.
Jake

6x8 | Pastel

Sweet and loveable Jake…will always be loved and missed.

Pet portrait by Kris Horton black and white dog sitting in front of a fireplace
Miller

11x14 | Multi Media

Miller is a bougie pup...and his parents figured he needed a bougie portrait of himself to hang over his bed.

Chocolate lab pet portrait by Kris Horton
Rok

11x14 | Pastel

Aka…Rockstar. He was an amazing working dog that was a partner and a best friend. "He was the bestest boy!"

Pet portrait of a dog in a field of yellow flowers by Kris Horton
Brandy

5x7 | Pastel

Every photo I received showed so much personality that I knew exactly where she belonged — right in the middle of a field of flowers.

French bull dog in a field of bluebonnets, portrait by Kris Horton
Boo

11x14 | Pastel

Boo playing in a field of bluebonnets. This piece was commissioned shortly before he crossed the rainbow bridge and the owner is so grateful to have such a meaningful keepsake of her precious boy.

Boxer close up pet portrait by Kris Horton
Lola

5x7 | Pastel

Lola was commissioned as a gift from a very special friend who now has “a beautiful way to remember her by”.

Yellow lab in a field of wildflowers pet portrait by Kris Horton.
Sadie

8x10 | Pastel

Sadie was commissioned as a gift to her owner, with her laying in front of her house.

Dog pet portrait by Kris Horton
Roxie

8x10 | Pastel

Pet portrait honoring a dog who crossed the Rainbow Bridge—made as a Mother's Day gift to bring comfort and memory.

Illustration of a golden retriever in front of an American flag by Kris Horton
Marshall Mae Rogan

9x12 | Mixed Media

This one is not a commission, it was done just for fun! I could not resist the smile and sparkle in his eyes!

Pet portrait of a dog with a fluffy pink tail by Kris Horton
Rachel

5x7 | Pastel

Rachel was a princess who loved to have her tail dyed beautiful colors.