Capture your memories with an endearing custom portrait painted by renowned North Carolina portrait artist Todd Belcher, specializing in custom painted pet portraits.
Todd is known for his colorful, stylistic interpretations and his ability to create a composite portrait from multiple photographs. He draws and paints every custom portrait by hand, utilizing his exceptional artistic gift to convey the unique spirit and likeness of his subjects.
You can commission a portrait of your beloved pet or a special child, family member or friend, and Todd will create a custom portrait from your photographs. You can also commission a pencil or painted portrait from multiple photos, and Todd will place all the subjects together in one work of original custom portrait art.
This is unique because it can create a cherished portrait of your relatives or ancestors, placing them together even if they are not in the same original photograph. Todd also accepts commissions for custom pencil and painted portraits of architecture, including homes and churches.
“We love the portrait! Thank you for keeping so true to our boys. We truely appreciate your work.” — Meg Porter, High Point, North Carolina
Custom portraits make a distinctively wonderful gift, especially for the pet lover. A custom painted pet portrait can be a treasured way to immortalize a lost pet, honoring their unconditional love through art.
Also available are fine art prints for anyone who wishes to share their custom portrait with friends and loved ones. Each fine art print captures the rich color and detail of the original portrait and is hand-signed by the artist. For more information, visit the Commission a Portrait page.
Thanks for the beautiful portrait of our beloved Molly "Boo Boo." She was so special to us and very popular with all of our friends. Since she spent most of her time by the front door greeting visitors and students, we hung the portrait in our front hallway so everyone will still be greeted by her when they enter. You captured her spirit and beauty with great accuracy. Amazing! — Marie VanVuuren, Greensboro, North Carolina
Personalized Letters from the Rainbow Bridge
After Todd and Stephanie Belcher lost their beloved dog Jimmy, the namesake of their family run business, Jimmy sent them letters from beyond the Rainbow Bridge. He wrote letters telling of his time there and the arrivals of many other cherished pets. Now Jimmy can send you a personalized, hand-crafted letter from the Rainbow Bridge. Letters come in beautifully decorated envelopes illustrated by hand.
Learn more about receiving a letter from Jimmy from beyond the Rainbow Bridge.
If you have questions about custom painted pet portraits or other commissions, contact Todd at 336-201-7475 or send a message from our contact page. Visit our Custom Portrait Gallery to see examples of Todd's work.
In response to the feedback we've received from happy customers, we now offer gift items featuring selected custom portraits. Our online store includes quality portrait reproductions on selected items including note cards, framed prints and t-shirts.
Visit the Jimmydog Shop to see the gift items now available.
"Nearly 14 years after I first contemplated commissioning a portrait of my first fur baby Ollie and now it’s finally complete. I couldn’t be any happier with the final result. It’s an amazing feeling seeing the finished portrait and knowing I now have this beautiful, custom work of art of my first real love." — Suzanne Jalot, Dog Living Magazine