Portrait Story: Zero, the Dog Who Won Hearts — and a Beer Can
Meet Zero — the senior dog who won a photo contest at von Trapp Brewing, appeared on a beer can, raised over $8,500 for charity, and inspired a portrait that became a source of healing for his family.
Pet Portrait Artist Reflections: Fall Inspiration from the Studio
September always sneaks up on me in the best way. One day it still feels like summer, and the next I’m noticing the softer light, the earlier evenings, and all those cozy fall colors starting to show up everywhere. As an artist, this is one of my favorite times of year. The colors, textures, and little everyday moments feel extra inspiring—especially when I’m painting the pets who mean so much to their families.
How a Pet Portrait Is Made: My Process From Photo to Finished Painting
Ever wonder what happens after you send your photo? Kimberly Provost walks you through her full pet portrait process — from photo review and pose approval to the finished painting and delivery.
Leaning Toward Fall: Pet Portraits, Sunflowers, and Stories from the Studio
Hello friends and fellow pet lovers,
As I write this, I’m sitting in my oversized living room chair, looking out the window at my first sunflower of the season. This year, I tried an experiment and planted them in pots on the back deck. My youngest daughter told me it would never work, but I’m happy to say I’m proving her wrong.
Why I Became a Pet End-of-Life Doula (And What It Means for My Clients)
Why I completed UVM's Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula certification — and how it shapes the way I support grieving pet owners through my portrait work.
Inside My Studio: A New Creative Home at 28 Howard Street
Take a peek inside Kimberly Provost's Burlington, VT art studio at 28 Howard Street — where pet portraits come to life, one oil and pastel stroke at a time.
Balancing Caregiving, Family, and Art
I hope you are all enjoying your summer and finding time to spend with your family and pets. I thought I’d begin with a burst of summer with the sweet little Ruby-throated Hummingbird I painted a few months ago. I always enjoy the chance to paint different animals!
What’s Blooming in the Studio
May was such a full month that it seemed to pass in a blur. Between painting, planning, and the many tasks that come with the spring/summer season, I feel as though I blinked and suddenly June had arrived.