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.


		“Bobby absolutely loved the portrait and thanks to you guys it was a total surprise. He had no clue I kept it hidden until Christmas Eve. It has been framed and is hanging over our mantle." — Martha Hill, 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.


	I'm most struck by Todd Belcher's ability to convey the unique spirit of an animal in his paintings, especially given the mishmash of photos I've provided him to use as the basis for portraits. My cat, Helen, had been deceased for a couple of years when I had Todd paint her. The day I hung the portrait, Helen's sister-cat Gertrude, would not take her eyes off it. She stared and stared, convinced that her nemesis Helen had returned from the dead. I don't think anyone could have given the painting a higher compliment! — Julie Palm, Winston-Salem, 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.


		“Todd captured the essence of each dog, and when Mom saw the picture, she was so touched. She has so many wonderful memories of each dog, and now she can enjoy their legacy every day. One of my sisters thought it might be too painful for her, but it helps her to remember them and keeps them alive for her. A pet portrait is a unique present that no one expects or anticipates. It is such a thoughtful gift because it shows you care about the person receiving it. You are not just getting a shirt or sweater so you can cross the name off your Christmas list.” — Dana Fowler, Moore, South Carolina