A working archive of portrait commissions, architectural miniatures, and narrative figurative studies exploring light, memory, and scale.

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Himalayan Cat Portrait 528

Himalayan Cat Portrait 528

Cat portraits like this Himalayan can be painted with various backgrounds. The reference photo showed an interior that was changed for this painting.

Himalayan Cat Portrait 528

Cat portraits like this Himalayan can be painted with various backgrounds. The reference photo showed an interior that was changed for this painting.

Dog Portrait from Your Photos

I all too often receive photo references that leave a lot to be desired, because they are too dark, out of focus and full of shadows. When I start a...

Dog Portrait from Your Photos

I all too often receive photo references that leave a lot to be desired, because they are too dark, out of focus and full of shadows. When I start a...

Pugs are serious little fellows

Pugs are serious little fellows

I have painted another set of pets for one family. This little pug might be a serious little fellow but I hope it will elicit a huge smile once the...

Pugs are serious little fellows

I have painted another set of pets for one family. This little pug might be a serious little fellow but I hope it will elicit a huge smile once the...

Poodle Portrait

Poodle Portrait

Sometimes my models make me smile every time I set eyes on them. These two are just too cute, don't you agree?  

Poodle Portrait

Sometimes my models make me smile every time I set eyes on them. These two are just too cute, don't you agree?  

Custom Child Portrait

Some reference photos that my client submit have backgrounds that are not well suited for a painted portrait. For example in this reference photo there was a chain link fence...

Custom Child Portrait

Some reference photos that my client submit have backgrounds that are not well suited for a painted portrait. For example in this reference photo there was a chain link fence...

Two German Shepherds in the Forest

Sometimes I look at a photo reference and all I can think of is "Holly Guacamole!" (this is the edited - cleaned up version) - how am I  going to...

Two German Shepherds in the Forest

Sometimes I look at a photo reference and all I can think of is "Holly Guacamole!" (this is the edited - cleaned up version) - how am I  going to...

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Meet the Artist

"My Name is Enzie (NC) and I am a multi disciplinary artist based in southern California, USA.

I specialize in hand painted life-size pet portraits and custom-made miniature dioramas in various sizes.

Visit my blog to see what I am currently working on."

Enzie

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