So happy you're here! I'm Deanna, owner, and founder of Deanna Ulbrich Gallery. I specialize in painting realistic pet portraits. Portraits that bring emotions to the forefront. Bringing all the love shared with your furry companion to the canvas. It's a beautiful journey that we get to go on together. 

 

A little bit about my story and how I came to be on this beautiful path in life: In 2021 a woman came into the restaurant I was working in. Up to that point I had worked in restaurants and bars for 11 years.  My Dad had passed in 2020, since then I carried his photo with me everywhere. After my dad's picture was lying on her table, I asked where it came from. Neither of us knew. She ended up having a message from him...she said he was showing her a paintbrush. I told her not sure why..."I don't paint".

 

Sign after sign led me to try and paint for the first time 2 weeks later. I had felt the pull to paint a squirrel that would visit my backyard daily. I drove to the dollar store, grabbed the most basic of supplies, and painted. As I sat there looking at my finished painting of "Sammy" the squirrel, I knew at that moment this was my calling. I found where I was supposed to be. My Dad may not be here physically, but he's played a huge part in my story even after his passing.

 

Since that day I've been on a journey to discover more about myself each and every day and spread love to every single soul I cross paths with. My passion is painting pet portraits for you to cherish for a lifetime. Our pets are our family and remembering them long after their gone is such a feeling of comfort. Their unconditional love and snuggles are my favorite. It is a true honor to bring them to life on the canvas for you. To pour their essence into a canvas that will forever hang on your wall. I am bursting with gratitude. Thank you for being here.

 

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