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Although I have owned dogs my entire life, this special one, Lincoln, changed my life as we competed our way through many venues and he won more than 70 titles in conformation, agility, therapy work, tracking, obedience, rally, barn hunt, scentwork and nosework. He is my heart dog and the dog of my lifetime.

Although I have owned dogs my entire life, this special one, Lincoln, changed my life as we competed our way through many venues and he won more than 70 titles in conformation, agility, therapy work, tracking, obedience, rally, barn hunt, scentwork and nosework. He is my heart dog and the dog of my lifetime.

The beauty of life in nature supplies an unending source of inspiration for subject matter. Peterson Laird is a lifelong dog, horse and cat owner, and the love she feels for her animals is reflected in the paintings and drawings.

Portrait art is rendered primarily in pastels, but also includes watercolor, graphite and colored pencils. Commissioned portraits of dogs, cats, horses, other animals or people can be drawn or painted in 1-3 weeks time. If you would like a special memorial of a beloved family member or pet, that can be done from any combination of photographs that you might have. You can combine any number of photographs to create a one-of-a-kind composite painting or drawing that meets your needs perfectly! Prices start at $250 for a 12″ x 16″ pastel portrait.

Victoria Peterson Laird has been doing commissioned portraits since 1970, and has had her work exhibited all over the United States as well as in Japan, Australia, Mexico and New Zealand. She has been teaching art since 1978 and is the Director of Visual Art at William Penn University in Iowa, where she has been teaching art since 1992.

Please contact the artist at victoria@petersonlaird.com for specific details or call 641.660.3723 or find me on Facebook @ Dog Portraits by Victoria Peterson Laird. Some portraits shown here are now available at Zazzle on various merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs and totes.

All five of Victoria Peterson Laird’s illustrated children’s books are available for purchase online through Lulu Press. You may buy a signed copy from the artist/author.

Victoria has also illustrated numerous children’s books for four other authors.

ANY REPRODUCTION OF THE PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS ON THIS SITE FOR ANY USE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED, and protected by copyright laws.