Nigel
He wasn’t an easy dog to live with—always escaping, always chasing, never listening. But over time, Nigel grew into a true farm dog: clever, vocal, and completely devoted to his family. He spent his final years running the fields, hunting mice, and greeting every visitor to the farm like an old friend.
When his body began to fail, his spirit never did. And on his last day, he returned to the place he loved most one final time.
Now, his portrait keeps watch over the barn where he's buried—his home, his happy place, his forever field.
Poker dogs
A Painting Filled with Love—and Stardust
When I received an email from a local couple asking about a custom painting, I had no idea it would become one of the most extraordinary projects I've ever taken on. Their vision? A playful, classic scene reminiscent of the famous dogs-playing-poker image, but featuring their six beloved dogs who had passed: Daphne, Abby, Rocco, Toby, Bridget, and Hayden.
The Outlaws: jESSE JAMES AND FRANK
Named after the infamous outlaws—whose historic stomping grounds ran just down the road—their names were fitting, and not just because of geography. Frank and Jesse were a bonded pair, mischief-makers from the start. They once pulled an entire pan of homemade lasagna outside to enjoy alfresco. It wouldn’t be the last time they made their own rules.