Custom Pet Portraits in Oil

Minneapolis, Minnesota Artist Camille Benoit 

Creating paintings that capture the spirit of your beloved pet

As both an artist and animal lover, I know every pet has their own special story.

It might be the way they sprawl out in their favorite sunny spot, how they carry their beloved toy everywhere, or their pure happiness during outdoor adventures.

These are the moments I love to capture – the ones that show your pet's unique personality shining through.

I use time-tested painting techniques to create modern portraits with the same care and attention to detail that you'd find in classical artwork but with a focus on your beloved.

A little about Camille.

My artistic path started at Saint Olaf College (B.A. Fine Art) and it’s been ever-evolving for the past 30 years. I have studied painting at the Atelier School, Grand Marais Art Colony, Winslow Art Center, and with St. Paul-based fine artist, Joe Paquet.

The sources of my inspiration are wide — portraits, landscapes, and interiors — however, I’ll freely admit that painting dogs holds a special place in my heart!

Creating a portrait.

Given dogs’ general reluctance to hold a pose long enough, I always start by reviewing your favorite photos. We’ll select from those special shots that make you smile because they're just so "them."

From there, we’ll determine the canvas proportions size, and background color scheme.

For some additional recommendations about what kind of photo translates into a great painting, I recommend reading this page.