Pet portraits
Your favourite four-legged face
Their whole personality, on paper.
The head tilt, the wonky ear, the look they give you at teatime. A pet portrait is about capturing who they are — whether it's a gift, a keepsake or a way of remembering someone special.
The work
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A pet portrait that feels like them
A portrait begins with the things you recognise instantly: the way an ear sits, the shape of a nose, a favourite expression or the markings around an eye. Tell me what makes your pet themselves, rather than worrying about writing a perfect brief.
The collie portrait above is a lovely example of how much character sits in those small details. Whether you are thinking about a gift, a piece for your own wall or a memorial keepsake, we can start with the photographs and memories that mean the most to you.
Choosing photos for a pet portrait
Clear photos in natural light make it easier to see the eyes, fur and markings. Try to send the original photograph rather than a screenshot, and avoid filters where you can. A picture at your pet’s eye level often gives a different feeling from one taken from above.
You do not need a professional photoshoot. Send a few favourites, including the expression you love and any closer views of important details. If you only have older photographs, share what you have and we can talk honestly about what is possible.
Making a meaningful gift or memorial
If the portrait is for someone else, think about the photograph they love and where the piece might be displayed. A favourite collar or a particular expression may mean more than a posed picture. Tell me about those details in your enquiry.
We can discuss the size, style and composition before deciding on the piece. For a memorial portrait, there is no need to find new photographs or explain everything at once; start with whatever feels comfortable to share.
Choosing reference photos
- Pick photos that feel most like them — the expression you know best.
- Natural daylight usually shows their colours and markings most clearly.
- Close-ups of the face are really helpful, alongside a full-body shot.
- Send a few if you can; I can help choose the best one.
- Tell me about them! Little quirks help me get it right.
How a pet portrait commission works
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Tell me about your pet and send some photos.
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We decide on the style, size and any details together.
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I create a portrait that's unmistakably them.
Not quite sure what you're after? That's absolutely fine — we can work it out together.