Mr. Wilbur

Oil paint on 8” x 10” canvas board.

“Martha is an incredible artist who perfectly captured the beauty and magnificence of my two-year-old Pitbull / American Bulldog! Sadly, my beloved Wilbur died of cancer at only two years of age. Martha generously shipped this custom piece across Canada, and it was so exciting to see the finished product! I have the painting hanging on my bedroom wall, and I smile every time that I look at it. The painting of Mr. Wilbur is a treasured keepsake that will always be with me. I would most certainly recommend Martha, if you are looking for a unique and bespoke work of art!” —B Kemp, BC

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apollo

Oil paint on 8” x 10” canvas board.

“It was great having someone who knows us and shares our love for cats, paint the portrait. Martha was able to capture the spirit and character of Apollo in the portrait.

I would recommend Martha as she is passionate about her artwork. Having a portrait of my beloved pet is a beautiful memory that can be displayed in my home.” —Femke Belgrado, QC

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Bennie and jetz

Oil paint, acrylic, and impasto, and gold foil on 16” x 20” stretched canvas.

“I commissioned Martha Lodge  to do a painting of my two Bengal cats named Bennie and Jetz, as a birthday gift for my partner.

Working with Martha Lodge on the portrait of Bennie and Jetz was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The process felt very personal and thoughtful, and it was clear that a lot of care and attention went into understanding the personalities and details behind the subjects. Martha took the time to ask me specific questions on the colouring of the eyes to ensure it was captured correctly.

When I saw the finished artwork, I was in awe at how accurately she had painted them and I was genuinely moved. The portrait captured not only their likeness but also their spirit with Bennie being the shy, timid one in the background and Jetz being the curious, inquisitive one leaning forward. This made the piece feel very special and meaningful to me. It’s obvious that Martha puts real passion into her work, and that comes through in the final result.

I would absolutely recommend Martha Lodge to anyone looking for a unique and heartfelt piece of art. The professionalism, communication, and artistic talent made the whole experience very positive, and I would happily work with her again.” —Kareem Toni, ON

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“Martha was amazing to work with. She required a few pictures and some stories about the cats. She completed the work well within the time requested. She captured their essence perfectly. Bennie’s wide eyed and curious and Jetz bravely exploring everything and being mischievous. Their coats reflected fantastic detail of their markings and colouring making the portrait so life like.” —Norine Meleca, ON

“It was great having someone who knows us and shares our love for cats, paint the portrait. Martha was able to capture the spirit and character of Apollo in the portrait.

I would recommend Martha as she is passionate about her artwork. Having a portrait of my beloved pet is a beautiful memory that can be displayed in my home.” —Femke Belgrado, QC

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Schmoops

Oil paint on 8” x 10” canvas board.

“I recently commissioned a pet portrait from Martha Lodge and couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final result. Martha did a wonderful job capturing the likeness of my cat Shmoops and also brought her own artistic expression to the piece, which makes it feel unique and special rather than just a simple copy.

The communication and process were smooth, and Martha helped me find the perfect picture to render as a painting. It is clear that a lot of care went into the work and the finished portrait feels both personal and beautifully crafted.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Martha to anyone looking for a meaningful and artistic pet portrait.” —Carlos, QC

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mr. krankl

Oil paint on 8” x 10” canvas board.

“It was an absolute pleasure working with Martha. I gave her a photo of Krankl and let her take the reign. I did this because I completely trusted her that she would do a wonderful job painting a portrait of my cat.

This was the first time ever I had somebody painted a portrait of my cat. Martha would always give me updates on where she was in the process of the painting, telling me what she’s going to paint next and next steps.

When I first saw the painting of my cat, it almost made me cry a little bit, but there was more happiness seeing how wonderfully she captured my cat in the painting. My cat passed away last year and yet he is still with me in thoughts and also in this painting. I have it in my house and I look at it many, many times. It is so much better than just having a photo on a cell phone. I would recommend Martha to others any time.” —Anette, WA

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mary

Oil paint and pencil on 5” x 7” watercolour paper.

“Martha produced this portrait of my husband’s late mother, for his birthday. This was of course a sensitive and daunting task for Martha to take on, but she did so with the utmost care. Not happy with her first attempt, she tried again in a different medium to best capture Mary’s essence. To say that we were pleased with the result would be a huge understatement! Martha captured Mary so beautifully and vividly, it instantly brought my husband to tears. We will be forever grateful to Martha for this very special keepsake.” —A.Kahn, ON

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knitting

Oil paint on 9” x 12” canvas board.

“Martha is such an incredible artist. She has an uncanny ability to capture not only the likeness, but also the spirit of her subject. The level of detail and realism in this painting are extraordinary, but there is also such life to the painting beyond the simple reproduction of the image. She captures texture and light beautifully, and I love her use of colour as well. It is always a pleasure to work with Martha, and I would recommend the experience to anyone!” —A.Kahn, ON