Kish Pet Portraits

Florida-based Artist Gretchen Kish Serrano and her custom pet portraits combining her creativity with inspirations from classic artists including Pollock, van Gogh and Klimt.

A KISH Original painting is a joyful expression of love for your pet with a familiar artistic inspiration. She paints vibrant works of art honoring the exceptional bond her clients share with their pets. Specializing in dogs and cats, Kish is also open to commissioning other pets.  

"I express the love for a pet through my art," Kish believes. "I offer my clients a variety of artistic style options for their art.each with a unique inspiration from an artist I admire."

Currently, Kish is focusing on three distinct styles for her commissions; however, she is open to discussing additional options based on her client's artistic preference.

"Although I paint in a variety of artistic styles, I have been drawn to these three in particular: Pollock, van Gogh and Klimt," she explains. "I enjoy the challenge of painting in different styles and techniques. I also admire Matisse, Chagall, Gauguin and so many others."

Styles include BRUSH, inspired by the thick brush strokes and bold color palettes of Vincent van Gogh; DRIP, inspired by the expressionistic drips and splatters with their bold, overlapping colors and the thick surface texture created of Jackson Pollock; and GILD, inspired by the gilded works of Gustav Klimt. To mirror the style, Kish gilds using 23kt gold. 

Prices vary depending on the style selected and size but many range from $2000 to $7000 per original commission for one pet. To add a second pet to portrait, an additional 10-20% is charged.

I had a chance to interview her to learn more.

Why did you decide to start doing pet portraits?

After adopting my dog Sophie, I would paint art of her for fun and found these works some of the most special to me.

I painted a portrait of my friend’s daughter. She loved it and suggested I paint people’s children. 

In that moment I realized, I’d really enjoy painting their pets!

What makes KISH portraits so unique?

A KISH original is not a traditional pet portrait, it is Art of your pet. Most artists paint in one style while I offer my clients a choice of three completely distinct artistic styles. A unique aspect of the styles I offer, they each have a very different inspiration by a master artist—Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock and Gustav Klimt.

How did you pick the styles?

I have always admired the work of Vincent van Gogh. I love the thick brush strokes and his bold, surprising use of color. It was a “first choice” for me and I truly enjoy emulating van Gogh for my BRUSH series.

I decided to paint my DRIP series mainly for the challenge. I thought, if I can drip paint to look like a dog? That would be an accomplishment!

I am in awe of the gilded works by Klimt. I just felt drawn to paint two greyhounds in this style. They are such a beautiful and graceful breed. I can see many other pets beautifully portrayed in my GILD series.