BEST IN SHOW
pet portraits
are hand-painted custom oil paintings from your pet photos by artist Karen Seltzer.

Welcome to my website! Using your favorite photos of your pet, I will capture their essence in a pet portrait to view forever. 

Commission a custom pet portrait of any subject, from domestic pets; cats, dogs, horses, etc., to paintings with people, gardens, homes, and landscapes. To view examples of my other subjects, please visit
Karenseltzer.com

   

My work reflects my admiration  of artist's paintings from the early 20th Century, such as Bonnard, Van Gogh, Monet, Cassatt to more contemporary artists, Hockney, Warhol, Dine and Bartlett.  

I received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. My family and I, including our dog Domino, a Basenji, live in Indianapolis....more



I am a member of the
AKC Museum of the Dog Artists Registry.

TESTIMONIALS

"They are AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I am sooooo happy - they just look great. Many, many thanks."
Jane S., Cordillera, CO

"Dear Karen, I was going to follow up with you to let you know how much he LOVES them! I want to give them as gifts to many others because they are sooooo personal and meaningful." Kathy M   Brownsburg, IN 

"Brava, Brava! I'm just over the top as I know my wife will be. The colors of the fur on both "boyz" are just right."
Eugene K., New Orleans, LA

":Hi Karen! My husband LOVED the painting! Thanks again for capturing our pups' souls. The portrait is just amazing! Sincerely, Allie C. "Carmel, IN

"The painting is absolutely spectacular! Thank you so much for creating such a special gift!" Paula P., NC

"I LOVE the picture you painted of my black cat, Mystery. It is great and looks just like her!" Susan C.,  Indianapolis, IN

"Everything turned out wonderful. Thanks again. Awesome Results!" John N. Tampa, FL

"Karen, My friends LOVED the paintings. You do WONDERFUL work. The paintings are great. They look just like the dogs.Thank you,";  Cindy W.,  Dallas, TX

"He Loves it! It looks exactly like the picture. I am so thrilled with how you captured her. Thanks!";  Alexa W., Indianapolis, IN

"Thanks, Karen......The portrait you painted has given us great comfort and will continue to do so in the future.";
Tom R.,  Indianapolis, IN

"Just wanted to say thank you for the spectacular paintings of Duecie and Brownie. Their owners love the portraits! Thanks for helping to make their Christmas’s wonderful!!”
Molly C.,   Indianapolis, IN

"Susan loves the painting and has mentioned as much several times. Great job."  Brad T., Indianapolis, IN