Endearing Custom Portraits Painted from Your Photos!

Jimmydog Custom Portraits

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.


		“I’m in tears, look at the pathos in that face. It’s more than a portrait. It’s a story. Thank you so much. I cannot believe how well Todd captured this moment. The eyes, the eyes – they tell the entire story. The back story, this is the picture sent to me Dec 6th last year right after Thanksgiving at 11:00pm in the evening, where he only weighed 32 pounds but up from the 21.2 lbs. and Dr Hedrick texted this and said ‘He is going to make it’... Best text of my life, best texted image, and now this portrait that immortalizes ‘he is going to live!’ This was a moment that needed an artist. And live he did.” — Susan McClung - Charlotte, 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.


	“I am at a loss for words. Todd does amazing work—better than amazing, actually! My husband is thrilled with how Todd was able to capture his little boy's ‘wise old spirit.’ We plan on adding a dog to our little family as soon as we get settled in Oregon. If you would do me the honor, I would love to commission another portrait as a gift for my husband. Again, thank you so very much for this special treasure—we shall cherish it for the rest of our lives. Pets and purrs from us and our fur babies to you and yours.” — Elisabeth and Rob Torgersrud, San Pedro, CA

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.


		“Your wonderful, soulful portrait of my beloved Buddy is so dear to me. I wish there were words to convey how touched I was by this beautiful gift. You captured him completely. It is a gift beyond compare.” — Candide Jones, Winston-Salem, North Carolina