The Pet Shop Boys :: Services

"Celebrate the one you love." This simple idea is what inspired artist and designer Michelle Renee Wilson to create multi-media portraits of the people and moments that make our lives unique and full of love. And in the world of The Pet Shop Boys, that means dogs.

Your dogs. They're your friends, your companions and they have an integral role in your life and happiness. So celebrate them! Tell us what makes them tick, a funny story perhaps, mark the day they were born or their growth through the years, and let Michelle combine your favorite photos with your favorite memories to create a piece that truly celebrates your favorite canine.

Michelle has been a successful graphic designer in Vancouver, BC for more than 13 years. Her hand-painted, mixed-media portraits enable her combine her design skills with her artistic talents, and help her to make a more joyful connection with her clients.

Our painted portraits are mixed media on 1 3/4” thick board panels which are then framed in a shadow box without glass. The boards are very lightweight and do not require any extra support to be hung on your wall. Each piece is finished with an acrylic varnish, which ensures they are protected from typical wear and tear when hung on your wall. Dry wipe for dust build up, but it’s best not to wipe with anything wet.

All artwork is framed in a wood canvas floater frame, without glass. Hanging wires are also attached, so your piece is ready to hang. Most pieces can be ready in 2 to 4 weeks, although winter holidays may require 6 to 8 weeks.

Photos can be sent via email or standard post. If you would like to use a photo that is exceptionally valuable, or a rare memento, we suggest scanning or photographing the image and sending a digital print to ensure it is not lost in transit.
Standard digital size that works is a 4 x 6” photo at 200 dpi. When in doubt, send us what you have and we’ll let you know if we need something else.We can do photo corrections to a degree, including color correction, removing blemishes, deleting people or removing backgrounds, for an additional charge.

If you simply don’t have an image you like, or a recent shot of your subject, we can do photography as well for an additional fee. Call us for more details. Don’t worry if you haven’t figured out exactly how you’d like your painting to look. We can help you conceptualize and brainstorm your ideas and how to say express them. It’s all about your story, so we’ll ask questions and look for visuals that represent what it is you’re trying to say. We can also find quotes that refer to the context.