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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.
Painting of two dogs, one sitting and one lying down, against a solid light blue background.
A commissioned oil painting of a brown-and-white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel looking very regal and ennobled, as if he were in a Diego Velazquez painting.
A woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a black turtleneck, sitting on a sofa with a light-colored dog on her lap.
A black and white curly-haired Bernadoodle dog sitting on a sandy beach, painted with its tongue out.
An oil painted custom portrait of a black-and-white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel resting on a couch cushion. Exquisitely detailed.
Painting of a black and tan dachshund lying down on a plain background, facing forward with ears flopped down.
A detailed portrait of a large, muscular dog with a wrinkled face and a short coat, a Mastiff breed, against a plain white background.
Painting of four Shiba Inu dogs sitting on a wooden surface with a background of trees and mountains.
A custom oil portrait of a black and white dog in a park, looking off to the left, painted with detail and old-masters technique.
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 realistic painting of a black Labrador retriever standing in green grass near water, with a red collar and a round red tag.
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 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 Rottweiler with a red lightning bolt and blue streaks painted on its face, sitting against a plain light background.
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 oil painting of a dog standing on a dirt trail in a rural landscape with fields, bushes, and mountain range in the background.
Illustration of a black and white dog with brown markings, standing on a white background.
Painting of a brown dog with a black collar sitting outdoors in front of a wooden fence with trees and grass in the 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.
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.
Painting of two dogs, one lying down and the other standing, in warm tones.
Photorealistic painting of a dog with tan, black, and white fur, sitting indoors on a wooden floor, wearing a red collar with a gold dog tag.
Painting of a small Yorkshire Terrier puppy being held by a person in front of a fireplace and picture frame on the wall.
A painting of a brown dog swimming in water, showing expressive eyes and a happy open mouth.

I’m Hannah Stahl —
an oil portrait artist.

I began accepting commissions over a decade ago after completing my MFA from The New York Academy of Art and winning a portrait award at the Westminster Dog Show. Since then, my work has been exhibited at venues including Kasmin Gallery, Sotheby’s and Art New York, and recognized by numerous publications. To date, I have painted over 200 commissioned portraits for collectors internationally.

Using photo references of your choosing, each commission is created with oil paint on hand-stretched canvas. Before getting started, we’ll discuss your reference photos and determine the best composition and sizing for your home.

Whether you choose to commission a portrait that’s playfully imbued with jest, or classically inspired, expressive and soulful, I’ll lift your vision — your pet — into the realm of fine art.

Hannah Stahl, an award-winning dog commissioned oil painter, sits in her NYC studio in front of a canvas in progress, smiling and ready to hear from new clients.

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

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

  • A 50% deposit is due to reserve your place in my queue. The remaining balance will be due, plus shipping charges, once the portrait has been shipped.

  • 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).

  • I only accept 10-15 commissions per year. Your wait time will vary depending on queue length, but generally will fall within 6-12 months.

  • For a full price list, please inquire below.

Inquire about your custom oil portrait today.

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