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Logo of Westminster Kennel Club featuring a dog silhouette inside an oval with text below.
The words 'The Oldest' written in large, gray, stylized font on a black background.
Vanderbilt Magazine logo with the text ‘Vanderbilt Magazine’
Logo of New England Monthly magazine in black and gray text
Logo of Providence Journal in black and white with stylized Gothic font.
A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a black turtleneck, sitting on a sofa with a light-colored dog on her lap.
Painting of four Shiba Inu dogs sitting on a wooden surface with a background of trees and mountains.
A detailed portrait of a large, muscular dog with a wrinkled face and a short coat, possibly a Mastiff breed, against a plain white background.
Custom Pet Oil Painting
A painting of a brown dog sitting on a path surrounded by white and pink poppies and green foliage.
Painting of three dogs in a field with tall grass, a barn, and trees in the background.
A black and white curly-haired dog sitting on a sandy beach, panting with its tongue out.
Painting of a brown dog with a black collar sitting outdoors in front of a wooden fence with trees and grass in the background.
A painting of an orange tabby cat sitting on a black surface next to a vase of yellow forsythia flowers, with a framed artwork and a candle in the background.
Painting of a brown, curly-haired dog lying on a green chair with a dark background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a light pink shirt lying on a bed, holding a small, fluffy brown dog with pointed ears and a black nose.
Painting of two black Labrador retrievers sitting on a pond dock with a grassy nature background.
A portrait of a black and white dog with short fur and expressive eyes, against a plain white background.
A painting of a shiba inu dog with the body of a husky lying on the floor.
A painted interior scene of a brown dog resting on a striped green and brown sofa, gazing out a large window with multiple panes, with trees visible outside.
A painted landscape featuring a brown dog sitting on dried grass near a pond with calm water reflecting the sky, trees, and distant land under a partly cloudy sky.
A happy brown dog running through shallow ocean water with a sandy shoreline and blue sky in the background.
Painting of a brown dappled dachshund dog lying on a beige surface, looking at the viewer with one ear flopped down.
Painting of a beagle puppy sitting on snow in a forest with trees in the background.
A commissioned oil painting of a brown dog with amber eyes lying down and holding a small plush toy in its mouth.
Painting of a black French Bulldog wearing a pearl necklace against a plain white background.
Painting of a man with unkempt hair and a beard, smiling and holding a scruffy dog wearing a blue jacket, with a green outdoor background.
Painting of a Rottweiler with a red lightning bolt and blue streaks painted on its face, sitting against a plain light background.
A woman and a child cuddle with a large dog, resting their heads together and showing affection.
Painting of a dog lying on a white armchair, looking up with an expressive face.
Painting of a golden retriever lying on a floor, holding a green plush toy in its paw, with a dark garden background.
Black and gray oil painting of a dog with drooping ears and sad eyes, standing against a light background.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a light gray sweater and large earrings, is holding a happy dog. The woman is smiling and looking down at the dog, which is a fluffy, tan-colored breed. They are sitting in front of a dark background filled with whit
A oil painting of a dog standing on a dirt trail in a rural landscape with fields, bushes, and mountain range in the background.
A commissioned oil painting of a dog lying on a vintage green velvet sofa with a fireplace, bookshelves, and lamps in a warm, richly decorated living room setting.
A painting of four English Springer Spaniels sitting on a wooden floor with a colorful rug and wooden furniture in the background.
Painting of a mixed breed dog with a white body and a dark, brindle-colored face, sitting against a plain light background.
Painting of a smiling man with glasses, sitting outdoors in a white Adirondack chair, holding a small, fluffy dog on his lap, with a body of water and trees in the background.
Illustration of a black and white dog with brown markings, standing on a white background.
Painting of a playful pit bull dog, jumping in mid-air with a white background.
Digital artwork of a happy, sitting corgi dog with a brown and white coat against a plain white background.
Painting of a black Labrador retriever sitting on a patchwork pillow with a stuffed toy.
A realistic painting of a large, black and brown dog lying on the floor with green leaves around its paws, set against a soft green and beige background.
A painting of a black lab with one eye winking, lying down on a beige cushion.
Painting of a French Bulldog sitting against a plain white background.
A custom oil painting of two dogs, a brown Labrador Retriever and a black and tan Australian Terrier mix, lying close together on a patterned rug.
Painting of a mixed-breed dog with a black and brown coat, wearing a yellow collar, against a plain background.
Painting of a black and tan dachshund lying down on a plain background, facing forward with ears flopped down.
A custom oil painting of a running dog with black, white, and brown fur on a white background.
A painted portrait of a small dog, possibly a mixed breed, with black, brown, and white fur, standing on a white background.
Painting of a happy Australian Shepherd dog with black, white, and tan fur, sitting against a plain background.
A painting of a Border Collie dog sitting on a neutral colored background.
A painting of a pug dog lying on a light-colored couch, resting its head on a pillow, looking directly at the viewer.
Painting of a black and brown dog lying on a brown surface, smiling with mouth open and tongue slightly out, wearing a chain collar.
A painting of a white and black dog lying down with its head resting on the floor, looking at the viewer with a calm expression.
A commissioned painting of a happy brown and white dog, possibly a spaniel, sitting in a field of pink and purple flowers with a landscape and sky in the background.
Painting of two dogs, one lying down and the other standing, in warm tones.
A realistic painting of an old mixed breed dog lying on its back in green grass, looking up with a gentle smile.
Painting of a dog with one blue eye and one brown eye sitting on a pathway in Central Park, NYC with city skyscrapers in the background, trees, and lampposts.

I’m Hannah Stahl —
a portrait artist.

While I currently work in my Providence, RI studio, I began making commissioned portraiture in New York City a decade ago after completing my MFA from The New York Academy of Art. Since then, I have painted over 170 commissioned oil paintings. Whether playfully imbued with jest, or classically inspired, expressive and soulful — I’ll work to bring your portrait vision to life.

Each painting is made from photo references using oil paint on canvas, stretched by hand over aluminum stretcher bars, and safely delivered to you within several months. Before getting started, we’ll discuss the reference photos, my current lead time, sizing, pricing and shipping.

Your commissioned portrait will be executed using an Old Master technique, revealing a person, or pet, that is ennobled, rich with spirit — and, most importantly — present.

The artist Hannah Stahl sitting on a chair in an art studio, smiling, with a large painting of a dog in a flower field hanging on the wall behind her.

Testimonials

  • "This piece is absolutely stunning. There isn’t anything I would want to change about it."

    Commissioning Client, Canada

  • "I could not be more pleased. The portrait has a tremendous amount of character. Hard to keep a tear out of my eye."

    Commissioning Client, USA

  • "It's AMAZING. I want you to know that you've somehow completely captured her entire personality—I don't know how you do this without knowing the dog personally. It's really incredible."

    Commissioning Client, UK

 FAQs

  • The best place to start is with your favorite, high quality photos of the subject. From there, we can discuss what will capture the subject best – either a combination of photos, or a single image. A single photo is ideal, but multiple compatible photos can also be combined into a composite portrait. I’ll share my thoughts on what I feel will translate best into oil paint, but ultimately will defer to you on the final choice of image(s).

  • Commissioned oil paintings start at $1,500 for the smallest size, 8” x 10”, and increase in price based on size. For a full pricing sheet, please submit an inquiry on the contact page, or click here.

  • A 50% deposit is due to reserve your spot in my queue. The remaining balance will be due, plus shipping charges, once the portrait has been shipped. I accept Venmo, Zelle and mailed check, as well as all major credit cards.

  • My queue generally ranges from 2-6 months, however, expedited commissions are sometimes possible with a 20% rush fee. Please get in touch for an up-to-date timing estimate.

  • All portraits are safely packed and shipped with UPS Ground (no signature required) unless otherwise specified. The shipping cost will be added to the final balance due upon shipment.

  • Yes! I have a Google Meet Scheduler where you can book a call with me. We can have the call over Google Meet (video, or voice only) using the link that will be automatically emailed to you. If you’d like to talk at a time outside of my general availability, please let me know and I’ll do my best to accommodate. Corresponding over email, rather than phone, is also perfectly acceptable!

Contact the artist — Hannah Stahl —
about your custom oil portrait today.

You can expect a response within 24 to 48 hours.

Portrait artist Hannah Stahl painting a realistic portrait of a sitting dog on a large canvas.