✨ Brighten Your Day With My Colorful Art ✨

Paintings inspired by nature, and vibrant emotion—designed to spark joy, calm, and color in your everyday spaces.

“Whether it's a beloved dog, a mischievous cat, or another treasured companion, I believe the things we love deserve to be celebrated—and enjoyed every day.”

PET PORTRAITS WITH PAULA

Because some family members have four legs, and the pets we love brighten our lives. 🐾

Custom oil portraits painted to capture the personality, character, and little details that make your pet unforgettable.

🐾 King Charles Cavalier Spaniel — Rosie

With her soft eyes and beautiful ears, Rosie is the definition of a little dog with a very big heart.

Read More about Rosie here →

COMMISSION A PET PORTRAIT

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They aren't "just a pet."

They're the one waiting at the door.

The one who knows when you're sad.

The one who has been beside you through seasons of your life.

The one whose ridiculous little face can still make you laugh.

That's what I want to capture. The way your pet makes you feel.

I paint custom oil portraits of beloved pets with the goal of creating something more than a likeness—a piece of art that brings their personality into the room every time you look at it.

How it works:

From favorite photograph to family heirloom. 🐾

Your portrait is lovingly built layer by layer, allowing each stage of the oil painting process the time it needs to dry and develop.

PHOTO → SKETCH → PAINT → DETAILS → FINISH → HEIRLOOM

1 — YOU SHARE THE PHOTO
We choose the photograph that best captures your pet's personality.

2 — I SKETCH YOUR PHOTO

We work together at this stage for your final approval of the design.


3 — I paint the Underpainting

This is done to show and define your pet’s values and form.

4 — I PAINT

I create your portrait in oils, paying attention to the tiny details that make your companion uniquely yours.

I also paint the edges of the deep profile canvas.

5 — I FINISH YOUR TREASURE


I add those amazing final details, sign it, and wire the back of the canvas for hanging.

When it’s ready, I’ll send you final pictures.

You pay the remaining balance, and once that’s received, I’ll ship your oil painting to you anywhere in the USA.

6 — Your finished painting arrives, and becomes something you can enjoy every day—and eventually pass down.

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Baby Dog Brutus — American Bulldog
The heart and legacy of our home.

Lucky Charms — rescued orange tabby
The unexpected love story.

Snowball the Siberian

Like she just stepped out of a winter fairy tale.

Pet portraits aren't just pictures of our animals.

They're little pieces of happiness we get to live with.

SEE All the PET PORTRAITS →

Pricing

Pet Portraits with Paula

5 × 7 — $400
A beautiful little portrait for a special place.

8 × 10 — $800
My signature size for capturing your pet's personality.

11 × 14 — $1,000
A statement portrait with room for all those wonderful details.

16 × 20 — $1500

For a larger statement piece––a portrait with more room to breathe.

It’s easy to get started - pay your 50% deposit now, then the remaining 50% when your oil painting is finished.

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When I'm not painting someone's favorite companion...

I paint the things that make me stop and look.

Nature.
Food.
Water.
Mountains.
Color.
Light.

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EXPLORE ORIGINAL ART

Paula Millhouse Artist

Meet the Artist.

Hi, I'm Paula. 👋

I'm an oil and watercolor artist inspired by the beauty of creation, the places I love, and the stories hidden in ordinary things.

And these days, I'm especially excited to paint the animals who have become such an important part of our families.

MEET PAULA

“I believe color has the power to shift your mood. My goal is simple: to brighten your day with colorful art that reflects the beauty of nature, the love God has shown us by giving us pets that steal our heart, and the exciting inspiration of how color and design affects our mood and our spaces in a positive way.”

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What they’re saying…

  • You have MADE my Christmas! Your hands are blessed!

    Alex, North Georgia

  • Special Kind of Medicine is my favorite new print. I love the beach, and it looks so good in my house!

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  • I LOVE my sunflower print! I keep it on my studio art wall for inspiration.

    Cathie, St. Louis

  • Love my Bluebirds print. We don't see them out here, so they're very special to me.

    Sheryl, Colorado

  • I loved how the daisy watercolor came mounted on cradle board - ready to hang.

    Kim, Weston Missouri

  • I'm in love with my shrimp painting. I had it custom framed, and it's up on my wall!

    Dee Dee, Georgia

  • Just adore my hummingbird print. Quick shipping, and packaged well.

    Connie, Canada

  • What I like the most are the beautiful colors.

    Tracy, Georgia