Gonzalo Perez Art

My name is Gonzalo Perez-Ruiz and I dedicate myself to painting family and pet portraits. I take pride in finding creative ways to turn your photos into one-of-a-kind paintings.

Turnaround time right now is around June 2026, you can place a $50 deposit to reserve a spot in line :) Feel free to browse the gallery below of custom portraits I’ve done so far and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email me. All work you see below is handmade with acrylic paint and colored pencil on wood :)

I work and live in Salem, Oregon with my beautiful wife, two kids and two cats <3

Person painting a vibrant portrait of two women, one with dark hair and the other with glasses, on a green background.
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A watercolor painting of a man in a suit holding a woman in a wedding dress outdoors near a tree, with green grass and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A family portrait featuring a man, woman, and three children, with the man holding a baby, in a realistic painting style.
A colorful painting of a man and woman dressed formally, possibly at a wedding or special event, with the woman looking downward and the man looking directly at the viewer.
A painting of a happy couple with their large dog on a porch swing. The woman has long light brown hair and is wearing a white dress. The man has short dark hair, a mustache, and is wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. The dog appears to be a German
Painting of a man wearing a cowboy hat and a woman smiling, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Painting of a happy dog lying on the grass with a brown and black coat, wearing a red collar.
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A painting of a man and woman with light skin and dark hair, both smiling and looking down at a ring on the woman's finger; the woman is wearing a blue dress.
A painting of a man and woman in a close, intimate pose, with the man resting his forehead against the woman's. The man has a beard and wears a patterned shirt, while the woman has shoulder-length hair and wears a light-colored top.
Wood art piece featuring a painted portrait of a dog with large ears and a friendly expression.
Painting of two young girls smiling on either side of a sleeping baby girl with a flower headband, all wearing pink outfits.
Painting of a man holding a young child and a black-and-white puppy
A young person with short brown hair, wearing sunglasses, holding a sleeping baby wrapped in dark cloth, with a white shirt draped over their shoulder, standing against an abstract colorful background.
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Tell me what you want me to draw and I’ll give you a price and the expected turnaround time. This part is absolutely free :)

testimonials.

  • It's safe to say that he's the only artist I go to for projects & the only one I trust. Every commission - he goes above and beyond & he never disappoints. He is very considerate of your ideas and always makes sure you are on the same page. It's the little details, the consistency of every painting that just shows how passionate he is about his work and how much he loves what he does. He has done MANY custom paintings for me & I'm excited for all the future ones we have planned. I will never get tired of bragging about his work.

    - Rosario (multiple custom portraits)

  • Gonzalo is one of the most talented young artists in the pnw. his work is insightful, masterfully crafted, and aesthetically sophisticated. he's an artist's artist.

    - John (multiple original paintings)

  • Thank you so much again ! I've been having a pretty tough time without Walt but when I look at your painting I can hear his howl, I can even picture running my fingers through his fur <3 it's just so nice to have such a beautiful reminder that he'll always be with me. You did such an amazing job, I don't think I can thank you enough.

    - Lauren (memorial pet portrait)

  • Gonzalo did an amazing job on my commissioned pet portrait, he really captured our late family dog's likeness in his art. Both my parents cried when opening it up on Christmas. I will be coming back to gonzalo for any other portrait needs and I have recommended him to anyone I know for portraits!

    - Jasmine (memorial pet portrait)

  • These are so special!!!! my kids will have these when they're older & hopefully passed down. thank you for being so communicative & creating these 1 of 1 paintings for me. this is what you're meant to do!!!!! can't wait for the next one.

    - Liz (custom family portrait)