Tabby: Custom Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Memorial Oil Painting

This memorial commission captures the soulful legacy of Tabby, created as a vibrant tribute to sit alongside her memory in a home filled with art and love.

A Collaborative Tribute Between Artists

This custom oil painting was a deeply personal project created for a fellow artist in Santa Barbara. To honor Tabby, we focused on capturing her iconic tricolor features through a chromatic multiverse of light and shadow. Because this piece was designed to sit on a narrow memorial table next to her ashes, the color palette was carefully chosen to harmonize with the space. We transitioned from natural tones to luminous oranges and magentas to reflect the joy and levity she brought to her family for so many years.

Every brushstroke on this handmade wood panel is a study in high-contrast color theory. By identifying the spectral highlights in her eyes and the neon-infused shadows within her dark fur, the artist transformed a favorite photograph into a 3D experience. The use of thick impasto and a buttery texture ensures that the painting feels alive, providing a striking, permanent focal point that celebrates Tabby's spirit through modern expressionism.

Why this commission is a radiant gem

• Artist-to-Artist Collaboration: A bespoke piece where the background colors were specifically coordinated to match the client's interior design and memorial area.
• Vibrant Memorial Art: Moves beyond a standard portrait to create a high-energy, spectrum-rich legacy of a beloved companion.
• Signature Impasto Texture: Rich, visible layers of professional oil paint create a physical presence you can feel.
• Custom Wood Panel: Painted on a durable, handmade prepared wood panel that is ready to display without a frame.

Technical Details

• Original Oil painting
• Available in 15x15 cm (6x6 inches) or 20x20 cm (8x8 inches)
• Handmade prepared wood panel
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
• Worldwide tracked and insured shipping