Portraits of animals yelling 'Paint ME for Matt B!'

Animal portraits by Erika Chan

To raise $$ for our fantastic friend, Matt B.

Meet Matt B.

Matt Birskovich is a musician and instructor, celebrating his 34th birthday this year. Visually blind since the age of two, he is a gifted classical guitar player who has taught hundreds of students and continues to teach and compose music when he has the strength.

Matt has been diagnosed with Leio Mayosarcoma, a rare cancer in his sinuses that requires expensive treatment. His friends and family have raised enough money to cover part of the initial surgery, but more funds are needed, especially for follow-up chemo therapy

Our friend has changed and touched so many lives, it's our turn to help save his.
You can read more about Matt and his ongoing progress at http://mattbvscancer.com/

  • Photo of Matt at the beach with his family
  • Photo of Matt playing classical guitar in his bedroom
  • Photo of a Matt in a music classroom
  • Photo of Matt serenading a swooning group of girls
  • Photo of Matt drinking tea on his couch
  • Photo of Matt as a child, in a peter pan costume
  • Photo of Matt with his girlfriend
  • Photo of Matt playing a gig
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Ordering Details

  • Shipping is included via USPS safely to your door. Rush orders available, just ask!

  • Due to a possible high volume of orders, your portrait will be painted efficiently with tender loving care in the order it was received.

  • You'll be contacted shortly after your purchase to get your pet's photograph and any other relevant information.

How to help

Get a custom painting of your pet!

These beautiful portraits are created from your photographs in watercolor paint on premium watercolor paper and wrapped in archival packaging for safe transport, ready for framing in your home!

9x12 painting Buy 9" x 12"
$100
12x18 painting Buy 12" x 18"
$250
18x24 painting Buy 18" x 24"
$500

...or give a donation!

Big thanks to:

Are you able to donate printing cost or art supplies?
Please get in touch!

What a life-like rendition of our precious cocker spaniel! So realistic and vividly alive in every detail. You really captured the soul radiating through the eyes.
– Charlene, Arcadia, CA

Contact

You can contact me with any questions at paintmeformattb@gmail.com or (626) 215-0600

Meet Erika Chan

Photo of Erika painting Portrait of Erika

I received my BFA in Illustration and Entertainment Art at Cal State Fullerton, following the foundational teachings of the old masters and traditional animation. I have been active in informal education and working as a freelance artist creating for various industries (film, red carpet events, non-profits, and galleries). I discovered my love for watercolor and painting faces working at Disneyland as a sketch artist. Combining my passion for animals and portraiture, I have commissioned pieces for animal lovers near and far.

I met Matt and his guide dog, Nassau, my first year of college. He immediately amazed me with his ability to speak multiple languages and his humor. It's amazing to hear Matt's classical work verses his metal, and even on occasion, banging out song requests on the piano at my birthday parties. He is truly one of the most talented individuals I've ever met.

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