Memorial Portraits
Honor the memory of your beloved dog with a custom pastel portrait by Burlington, Vermont artist Kimberly Provost. Each hand-painted piece offers a heartfelt way to remember your pet, capturing their warmth, personality, and spirit in beautiful, lifelike detail — a lasting tribute to the bond you’ll always share.
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A Portrait That Became a Daily Tribute
Of all the portraits Kimberly has created, one stands out as particularly meaningful.
“I once painted a portrait of a Bernese Mountain Dog named Cassie who had recently passed away,” she shares. “Cassie was a Therapy Dog and would visit the sick at hospitals and nursing homes. She was a very gentle soul and an expert at working a room.”
Her owners wanted Kimberly to capture that joyful presence. “They asked me to depict her wearing her official Therapy Dogs of Vermont bib. These clients loved the portrait so much and have it hanging in their entryway, allowing Cassie’s memory to remain present in their daily lives.”
–Blog post from Paws at Home Mobile Vet
How It Works
Step 1:
Send Photo of your Pet
I use photography to paint your pet. Send me your best photos with good lighting and tell me a little about them.
Step 2:
Choose a Size
I will work with you to create the composition based on the size of the portrait and the number of pets. I will send you an invoice for 50% of the total to get started.
Step 3:
Give Feedback
You’ll get updates as I paint so you can see the whole process—usually 1-3 weeks.
Step 4:
Enjoy!
Final payment is due before pickup or shipping. Your pastel portrait will be delivered safely wrapped in glassine and is ready for professional framing.
Ready to Get Started?
Testimonials
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![Realistic colored pencil drawing of a brown dog with a pink collar lying on a blue surface.]()
I feel like I can reach out and touch her!
“I can't recommend Kim highly enough. She is both a talented artist and a delight to work with. I recently commissioned her to do a portrait of our family dog, Willow, as a surprise birthday gift for my husband. When he opened it, he cried. My husband couldn't believe the uncanny resemblance. His words: "I feel like I can reach out and touch her!"
Lyn Ujlaky - Thetford, VT
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![Painting of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a multicolored coat and expressive eyes, set against a warm, blurred background.]()
It will be an image that I cherish forever
“I contacted Kim when I wanted to have a painting on my pup Frodo who had passed. He was very special to me and Kim totally captured his essence in her rendition. It will be an image that I cherish forever."
Kathy M - VT
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![Painting of a St. Bernard dog with a brown and white coat.]()
Kim puts so much heart in her work
"Kim did such a beautiful job of making our Daisy’s portrait look just like her. Daisy was a special part of our family and the portrait of her is so beautiful. Kim puts so much heart in her work. We can’t thank her enough for what she did for us with this amazing portrait of our beautiful Daisy girl."
Alice W. - NY
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!["The portrait is absolutely amazing and captures Digsby perfectly! Thank you so so much! I absolutely love it!!! I truly appreciate your amazing work!! "]()
The portrait is absolutely amazing
"The portrait is absolutely amazing and captures Digsby perfectly! Thank you so so much! I absolutely love it!!! I truly appreciate your amazing work!!"
Erica - VT
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![Pastel dog Ginger on green background]()
You captured the truest and purest essence of her spirit
"I want to thank you again for working so patiently with me, it means a lot! The pastel of Ginger is bringing me so much joy. You captured the truest and purest essence of her spirit, far more than any photograph ever has!"
Susan - VT
