​Portraits by Hikaru

This pet portrait painting by Hikaru was commissioned by late - Yakov Kreizberg, a Grammy nominated symphony conductor, and his wife, Amy. It is done with Acrylic on canvas. It is a take on Raphael's painting.

Here is another pet portrait painting commission by late - Yakov and Amy Kreizberg. The figures above Cecilia's head are the angels of music. Done in acrylic on canvas.

Hikaru can finish the pet portrait painting project swiftly to meet the need of his client. This pet portrait was commissioned by the client who were visiting Boulder from Germany. She asked Hikaru to finish this project before she returned to Germany. She was very happy to see this finished piece. Done with acrylic on canvas.

This portrait painting of a horse by Hikaru is not of a pet per se, but for the client, this is an important member of her family. Done with acrylic on canvas.

Hikaru can paint the whimsical pet portrait by letting the pet dresses up in the Renaissance costume. Pets are like the humans, full of character and feelings. Done with acrylic on canvas.

This commissioned pet portrait drawing was done with pencil on paper. Hikaru has captured the intense but loving gaze of this puppy dog of Kaoru-san.

The pet portrait painting can be imaginative. Here, Hikaru was asked to include significant figure of Saint Francis with the clients' pet dog, "Beau." The two birds sitting in the background represents the clients. Done with acrylic on canvas.

As you can see, this satisfied client from Germany proudly holds the framed pet portrait painting done of her pet dog, "Rapunzel," by Hikaru Hirata-Miyakawa.