I’ve been creating portraits of people’s pets, but with a bit of a twist. My goal is to capture the “inner” pet in addition to their likeness.
Instead of just focusing on what the critter looks like, I try to capture who they are – their quirks, their habits, and the side of them that only their owner sees. I ask the owners to give me a sense of their pet’s personality, and blammo… funny sometimes happens.
I am very touched when I get laughter as a response, and sometimes tears if the pet has passed, because it means I have hit the mark – I have made the owner’s feelings for their beloved furry friend visible.
Thanks for looking, all you bored pandas out there.
More info: chrisbeetow.com
Ace The Classy Guy
Ace here was described as a bit of an aloof guy, but classy.
Daisy The Sweetie
This micro pig was described as the sweeeeeetest.
Echo The Green-Eyed Cutie
Frankie The Rescued Pitbull
Frankie has had a really tough life, but he has been rescued and has a loving home. It was so nice to make this picture of him.
Rubi, Who Is Afraid Of Spiders
Grover The Happy Guy
I don’t know what Grover is, perhaps a Dalmatian-terrier mix. Anyway, I think he is cute.
Ralph The Handsome
This guy’s owners said he was sweet, and well aware of his good looks, but perhaps not the sharpest crayon in the box.
Leo, The King Of The House
Leo didn’t let size determine who ran the show.
Roxy, The Sweet Little Pea
Bella The Delicate
She was described as a happy, delicate flower.
Tilly The Hungry
Turbo The Cheerful
Vivian The Meat Lover
Beezer, Who Is Obsessed With His Green Toy
OCD over his green monster toy, so it had to be in there.
Elliot The Sleepy
This guy was all about the naps, bout the naps, no troubles.
Sprite, The Energetic One
Sunny, The Intelligent One
Brooklyn The Kind
Panda (because we love pandas)
While not a pet, I was asked to create a happy panda, so hey, this IS the place for pandas.
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aww, thanks so much. They are really fun to make.
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So enjoyed finding your site and in love the way you spring a regular pic of a loved pet to buzzy characterisation.
I love th as the I'm not the only b one who thinks of my pets this way, these are great!!
These are great! We have a lot of conversation about our pets 'inner personality' around here and I love that I'm not the only one!
My dog is very sick and my christmas wish is that you can capture his personality in a forseint for me too! Pleas respond!
The very definition of animation and illustration is to be able to express an emotion. You've done an absolutely amazing job of it!
Hey everybody, I have a FB studio page now, so if you want to like, please do. https://www.facebook.com/Beetow Thanks SO much for the LUV!
I'm working digitally using Adobe Illustrator and drawing on a Cintiq screen.
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In love with your sensitive work. Would just love having my best friend, a crossing of yorkshire and capybara who's afraid of dogs done!
Every pet we had was a character all on their own. No two were the same. Hats off to the artist able to capture that!
Hi Pandas, My studio is completely booked for 2014. I am booking portraits for 2015 at this time. Visit my website for details. Thank you!!!
These are amazing. Would you make one of my house rabbit Calippo please? He's very cute and loves to climb so thinks he's a mountain goat!!
Don't hesitate to get inspired! ;) https://www.facebook.com/Aksel.Boston.Terrier/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums
These are adorable! I would absolute love one for my dog, who sadly passed away last month, and another for my fat cat :P
You make the animals even more adorable than they are. I don't know how you did this, but you did. great job.
Not bad, but they all look so friendly; what about equal time for the evil pets?
Thomas, You know there is no such thing as evil pets-- just a world of stupid rules that no pet could reasonably follow! ahahaha.
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These are amazing! Coming from an artist who creates custom paintings for clients, I could never attempt anything like this!
Wow. I simply astounded by all the support from you all. I've put info on order on my website, www.chrsbeetow.com. U are all so great! Thnks
And for my REAL website that I can actually spell correctly, www.chrisbeetow.com . As you can imagine, I've been typing quite a bit today.
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I'd also love to buy one - maybe several, as I have a menagerie of 4-legged critters around my house. Please let us know how to do that.
Hi Christine, you can visit my website, www.chrisbeetow.com for some info. Bottom of the pet portrait page will have details. Thanks so much
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You sure did capture the personalities of these furbabies! You're not only a talented artist, but an insightful one at that! ;)
omg these are soo pretty!! Can you make one of my cat? Cookie the trouble maker https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153841245295249&l
These are really lovely <3 one suggestion would be to switch up the poses, as a lot are repetitive. anyways you're doing an amazing thing!
OMG, I love them! Absolutely wonderful. I wish you could make pictures of my 2 cats.. ^-^
I don't think I have ever gotten a swordfish commission-- but dang it, I'm up for a challenge. LOL.
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aww, thanks so much. They are really fun to make.
Load More Replies... So enjoyed finding your site and in love the way you spring a regular pic of a loved pet to buzzy characterisation.
I love th as the I'm not the only b one who thinks of my pets this way, these are great!!
These are great! We have a lot of conversation about our pets 'inner personality' around here and I love that I'm not the only one!
My dog is very sick and my christmas wish is that you can capture his personality in a forseint for me too! Pleas respond!
The very definition of animation and illustration is to be able to express an emotion. You've done an absolutely amazing job of it!
Hey everybody, I have a FB studio page now, so if you want to like, please do. https://www.facebook.com/Beetow Thanks SO much for the LUV!
I'm working digitally using Adobe Illustrator and drawing on a Cintiq screen.
Load More Replies... In love with your sensitive work. Would just love having my best friend, a crossing of yorkshire and capybara who's afraid of dogs done!
Every pet we had was a character all on their own. No two were the same. Hats off to the artist able to capture that!
Hi Pandas, My studio is completely booked for 2014. I am booking portraits for 2015 at this time. Visit my website for details. Thank you!!!
These are amazing. Would you make one of my house rabbit Calippo please? He's very cute and loves to climb so thinks he's a mountain goat!!
Don't hesitate to get inspired! ;) https://www.facebook.com/Aksel.Boston.Terrier/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums
These are adorable! I would absolute love one for my dog, who sadly passed away last month, and another for my fat cat :P
You make the animals even more adorable than they are. I don't know how you did this, but you did. great job.
Not bad, but they all look so friendly; what about equal time for the evil pets?
Thomas, You know there is no such thing as evil pets-- just a world of stupid rules that no pet could reasonably follow! ahahaha.
Load More Replies... These are amazing! Coming from an artist who creates custom paintings for clients, I could never attempt anything like this!
Wow. I simply astounded by all the support from you all. I've put info on order on my website, www.chrsbeetow.com. U are all so great! Thnks
And for my REAL website that I can actually spell correctly, www.chrisbeetow.com . As you can imagine, I've been typing quite a bit today.
Load More Replies... I'd also love to buy one - maybe several, as I have a menagerie of 4-legged critters around my house. Please let us know how to do that.
Hi Christine, you can visit my website, www.chrisbeetow.com for some info. Bottom of the pet portrait page will have details. Thanks so much
Load More Replies... You sure did capture the personalities of these furbabies! You're not only a talented artist, but an insightful one at that! ;)
omg these are soo pretty!! Can you make one of my cat? Cookie the trouble maker https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153841245295249&l
These are really lovely <3 one suggestion would be to switch up the poses, as a lot are repetitive. anyways you're doing an amazing thing!
OMG, I love them! Absolutely wonderful. I wish you could make pictures of my 2 cats.. ^-^
I don't think I have ever gotten a swordfish commission-- but dang it, I'm up for a challenge. LOL.
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