Paint Your Pet ONLINE Course

Feel Like an Artist — From Home

Paint Your Pet — Even If You’ve Never Painted Before

  • A beginner-friendly online course:
    Designed specifically for first-time painters and pet lovers.

  • Learn the same easy-to-follow process:
    Lovejoy has taught for 15+ years in her popular in-person workshops.

  • Learn how to turn your favorite pet photo into:
    A painting you’ll actually feel proud of — even if you’ve never painted before.

✔ Beginner Friendly

✔ Self-Paced Lessons

✔ Pop Art & Realistic Styles

✔ Paint as Many Pets as You Want

✔ Get Feedback from Lovejoy via email

✔ Relaxed & Encouraging Teaching Style

“I can’t believe how great my pet portraits are turning out. I’m painting each of my friends’ pets for Christmas gifts. It really does get easier the more you paint. Now I look at my dog, and I see the different shades. This course is easy to follow, and Lovejoy explains things in a logical way, and replies to my progress photos with encouragement and tips. I really like that I can take my time and do this at home on my schedule. “
- Patty Sims, North Carolina

“I loved Lovejoy’s in-person workshops! The online course builds on everything she talks about in the workshops, so it was super easy to pick up and paint my new puppy. That bonus course, the grid method is no joke, it’s tedious, but I’m getting so close to photorealism.”
-Olivia Jones, San Diego, CA

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Paint YOUR Pet Online Course

3 Course = PHOTO PREP | POPART | REALISTIC

self-paced | monthly subscription | cancel anytime

Utilizing 15 years of teaching, Lovejoy’s Paint Your Pet Course is designed for beginners, first-time painters, and animal lovers who want to learn how to paint a pet portrait from a photo. This online acrylic painting course walks students through the full process step-by-step, including photo selection, transfer to the canvas, color mixing, realistic fur techniques, and POPart techniques. You also get a bonus course: the Grid Method, where you can perfect your skills and create photorealism

This Course Is Perfect For:

  • First-time & beginner painters

  • Creative beginners

  • Pet lovers

  • People who want a relaxing hobby

  • If you want to work longer than the in-person workshops

  • Gift makers

  • Adults rediscovering creativity

Sign up here - Monthly Subscription ($69) or Lifetime Access ($299)

What you’ll learn

A woman with long red hair holding a painted canvas featuring a French Bulldog’s face, a pink heart, and the words 'King George!' written inside the heart.

    • Perfect for first-time and beginners.

    • Easy, Logical Step-by-Step

    • BONUS: Access to the Color Mixing Library


Paint What You Love

Four people standing and smiling, each holding a painted portrait of a dog on canvas.

  • PET PHOTO PREP:

    • Tips for taking a good photo

    • How to edit a photo

    • How to transfer to the canvas

    • Use this skill in the future to edit photos

  • POPART STYLE

    • Use your favorite colors to showcase your personality

    • Trust the process & have fun

    • Relax and play like you are a kindergartener

  • REALISTIC STYLE

    • Strengthen your power of observation

    • Learn to see the dark, medium & light shades in your pet’s fur

    • Learn a foundational art skill

A woman with braided hair in a bun, wearing hoop earrings, a denim jacket, and a green scarf, smiling and holding a colorful painting of a cute white dog with a purple bow tie against a vibrant background.

    • You ARE Creative

    • Painting is fun!

    • See your pet from a new perspective

    • Realize the benefits of a creative outlet

 

Paint Your Pet — Even If You’ve Never Painted Before

Perfect for First-time & Beginners

Easy and logical process to follow


3 Courses:
PHOTO PREP | POPART | REALISTIC

$69/month


Self-paced / Monthly subscription / Cancel anytime

BONUS: Grid Method Course | Color Mixing Library

You CAN paint 1 painting in 1 day
Make personalized gifts = wonderful painting practice for you
Less than the price of the in-person workshops (reg $89-$149)

Sign up here - Monthly Subscription ($69) or Lifetime Access ($299)
 
 

3 Courses:
PHOTO PREP | POPART | REALISTIC

$69/month

Self-paced / Monthly subscription / Cancel anytime

BONUS: Grid Method Course | Color Mixing Library

Most students start convinced they “aren’t artistic.”

Lovejoy’s teaching style breaks the painting process into:
simple, manageable steps that help students build confidence as they go.


Instead of focusing on perfection, the course focuses:
on observation, process, and helping students relax into creativity.

That’s why so many first-time painters are surprised by what they create.

 
Sign up here - Monthly Subscription ($69) or Lifetime Access ($299)

Course FAQ

  • You have access to the full Paint Your Pet course and the Color Mixing Library as soon as you sign-up.

    This is a monthly subscription, cancel anytime

    You can paint as many pets as you want

  • Painting Supplies are simple. Use what you have.

    • Canvas
      8×10 or 11×14

    • Brushes
      2 flat brushes - large & med
      1 pointy brush - small

    • Acrylic paint
      Black, White, colors for pets fur, eyes, background

    Click here for more info about basic supplies & links to purchase

  • This is a monthly subscription (you are charged a monthly fee, cancel anytime)

    You have access as long as you want.

    FYI: You can paint 1 portrait in 1 day.
    (The current record for the most pet paintings painted in 30 days is 16)

  • Yes!
    This is geared toward first-time and beginner painters, all ages.

    The steps are easy and logical to follow. Lovejoy has been teaching beginners for 15+ years.

    All the photos on this website are student photos

    Try out Lovejoy’s teaching style:

    • Check out “Paint with Lovejoy” on YouTube, for Lovejoy’s free painting tutorials

    • Try an in-person workshop with Lovejoy
      San Diego, CA | Sedona, AZ

  • Lovejoy is happy to provide you with feedback and answer any questions.

    In the course, there are forms where you can upload your photos and get feedback
    (You can always directly email as well)

  • Sales on all digital products/courses are non-refundable.

    We will try to resolve any issues.

    Email paintwithlovejoy@gmail.com, or Lovejoycreations@gmail.com
    (include your order#)

  • If you don’t have a pet or have run out of pets to paint, you can paint your favorite animal. Find a photo of what you want to paint.

    Reference the color mixing library if needed

  • Yes, we highly encourage that, painting together creates quality time, and memories that you will look back on fondly 😊🎨

    *This course is intended for personal use. If two or more people are utilizing the subscription, you need to acquire an extra subscription (or special license for large groups, email lovejoycreations@gmail.com )

  • *this is copyrighted material

    That’s wonderful you want to share this with your class. This course is intended for personal use. For a classroom, public use, or charging a fee, you will need to acquire a special license, please email lovejoycreations@gmail.com to start the process.

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REALISTIC STYLE - Student inspiration!
If this many people can do it, so can you!

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Collage of four dog portraits and a real dog in a cafe. Top left: a painted portrait of Siberian Husky with icy blue eyes. Top middle: a Husky or similar breed, with black and white fur, looking to the side. Bottom left: a brindle-colored dog with a serious expression, sitting indoors. Bottom middle: a stylized painting of a Rottweiler with a red background. Right: a real cream-colored dog with a black harness, sitting on a wooden floor in a cafe, with a person holding an illustrated painting of a golden retriever.
Three women holding paintings of dogs, each painting depicts a different dog breed.
Three women each holding a painted portrait of a dog or cat, standing indoors.
Three women each holding a painting of an animal. The woman on the left has blonde hair and glasses, holding a painting of a turtle. The woman in the center has long dark hair, holding a painting of a black and white dog with a blue background. The woman on the right has blonde hair tied back, holding a painting of a white kitten with blue eyes.
A collage of three photos. The top left shows a dog sniffing a painting of a dog on a person’s hand. The bottom left features a dog looking upward next to a painting of a dog on a blue background. The right side shows a ginger and white cat standing next to a painting of a cat, with the real cat looking towards the camera.
A collage of three paintings of dogs and a photo of two dogs, one lying next to a canvas of a dog and the other sitting on a hardwood floor next to its painting. The paintings depict various dog breeds, including a Labrador Retriever and a Corgi, in different artistic styles.
A collage of four images featuring pets and artwork. The top left shows a fluffy tabby cat with orange eyes sitting on a gray couch behind a colorful portrait of a cat painted on a canvas. The bottom left features a tricolor Australian Shepherd dog with a painting of a similar dog on a purple canvas. The right side displays a black dog lying on a brown blanket on a wooden floor, with two painted portraits of black dogs, one on an orange background and the other on a canvas, both resting on the floor.
Three dogs sitting near paintings of dogs, with the paintings edited to resemble cartoon or painted-style renders.
Three women holding paintings of dogs in an art gallery.
Three women holding paintings of dogs. The woman on the left is holding an orange background painting of a dog with a blue collar. The woman in the middle is holding a green background painting of a brown dog with angel wings and a halo. The woman on the right is holding a red background painting of a black and white dog with its tongue out.
Three women holding colorful paintings of dogs. The woman on the left has light skin, wears a headband and black apron, and holds a pink background painting of a black and gray dog with the name 'ABBY' written at the bottom. The woman in the middle has light skin, dark hair, and a blue dress, and holds a painting of a tricolor dog wearing a red shirt. The woman on the right has light skin, dark hair, and a gray shirt, and holds a yellow background painting of a white and brown bulldog.
Three women each holding a portrait of a dog they painted. The woman on the left holds a portrait of a black and tan dog with perked ears on a green background. The woman in the center holds a portrait of a fluffy light-colored dog on a green background. The woman on the right holds a portrait of a white dog, possibly a Labrador Retriever, on a blue background.
Three women holding paintings of animals at an art event. The woman on the left holds a painting of a black and white rabbit, the woman in the middle holds a painting of a dog, and the woman on the right holds a painting of a gray tabby cat with a red background.
Three women each holding a colorful painting of a dog. The woman on the left has curly blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a red shirt. The woman in the center has short curly hair and is wearing a dark top. The woman on the right has her hair pulled back and is wearing a dark purple shirt.
A collage of four dogs, three paintings of dogs, and a real dog. In the top left, a painting of a small, scruffy black dog with pointed ears set against a yellow background. Next to it, a real dog lying on a patterned rug, with wiry black fur and pointed ears. In the bottom left, a black and white dog with a short coat, brown eyes, and a blue collar, sitting in front of a white railing with potted plants. Adjacent to it, a painting of a black and white speckled dog with tall, pointed ears, on a green background. On the right side of the collage, a large real dog with a thick, white coat and brown markings, looking at a realistic painting of a dog with one blue eye, positioned on a small easel on a porch with wooden railings.
A collage of three photos: In the top left, a sleeping dog with a portrait of the same dog; in the bottom left, a cat in front of a painting of a sleeping cat on a couch; on the right, an orange and white cat lying on a patterned rug, reaching towards a painting of a cat with yellow eyes.
A collage of four images featuring different dogs and artwork of dogs. The top left shows a curly-haired dog lying on a beige carpet next to a painting of a white poodle on a blue background. The top right displays a close-up of a black and tan dog with a serious expression. The bottom left features a black and tan dog lying on concrete near a painting of a dog on a pink background. The bottom right reveals a sitting black and tan dog with a smiling painting of a dog displayed behind.

POPART STYLE - Student inspiration!
If this many people can do it, so can you!

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Three women holding colorful paintings of dogs, smiling at the camera, in different indoor settings.
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A collage of four images: Top left shows a tabby cat; top right shows a colorful chameleon drawing; bottom left shows a person holding a painting of a dog next to a real dog; bottom right shows a person holding a photo of a lizard.
A collage of four images of painted and photographed animals: a white rabbit with a black eye, an animated painting of a rabbit, a photograph of a small fluffy white dog, and an animated painting of a dog with a colorful bandana.
Three women each holding colorful painted canvases of dogs, in an art studio or outdoor area, smiling.
Three women at an art event, each holding a colorful painting of a dog or cat. The first woman on the left has short black hair, glasses on her head, and wears a plaid shirt. Her painting depicts a blue and white dog with a green background. The middle woman has short white hair, glasses, and a gray hoodie. Her painting shows a purple cat with a white chest and yellow eyes, set against a bright red background. The woman on the right has long light brown hair, glasses, and wears a brown shirt. Her painting features a blue dog wearing black sunglasses on a yellow and pink background.
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Three women each holding colorful, abstract paintings of dogs with vibrant backgrounds, name signatures, and bold outlines.
Photo of a black dog sitting on a wooden floor with a colorful painting of a purple and blue dog in front of it and a photo of a real dog behind it. To the left, there are two other paintings of dogs, one on pink background and one on blue background, each with a photo of a real dog behind them.
Collection of dog and cat paintings with real dogs and a cat. Top left shows a painting of a dog with orange, blue, and pink colors; an actual tan dog looking up. Top right features a black and white cat lying on the sidewalk with a yellow and red painted drawing of a lying pink and blue cat with a striped background. Bottom left is a bright green painting of a blue dog; below it is a real dark brown dog with a collar.
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Three people holding colorful paintings of dogs and a dog with butterfly wings.