I have been creating pet portraits from photographs since 2002. I take commissions for birthdays and Christmas gifts or for owners to remember their much loved animals. Dogs, cats, horses, birds and other beloved pets have been immortalised on canvas in oil paint, acrylics, pastel or pencil. Portraits of pets can be full body or head and shoulders with plain backgrounds or posing in their favourite spot. My aim is to capture the character of each animal as they all have their own unique and wonderful personalities so I always like a description of what the owners love about them and only send the portrait when all parties are happy that a likeness has been achieved. Collars, cushions and favourite toys can also be included. These paintings make excellent presents as they are unique, personal gifts. Gift vouchers are available in any amount and prices start from £295 for a small pastel. For sizes and prices see below and for more information on how to start the process, click here...
“I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you so very much for all your efforts, my wife and I think its fantastic and it will be the best birthday gift. I can’t wait to get my paws on it. Once again many thanks, we are so appreciative, you have done a fantastic job :-)”
“ I always knew it would be beautiful, but it is not until you see it finished that you realise just how much work and care you put into it. You have put your heart and soul into this and it has not gone unnoticed. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t seem to say enough.”
“A superb picture of Jazy!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”
“The portrait sits proudly in our kitchen on the main wall and everybody loves it and friends comment on how realistic it is. I am going to ask for a portrait of my daughter’s horse at some point.”
“Absolutely love it - it is brilliant - you are a genius!”
“Just to let you know Rosie arrived safely and what can I say other than I am absolutely delighted - you captured her perfectly! Quite a number of my colleagues saw it, including a few of the doctors - they all know Rosie and were very impressed indeed how you captured her, so let’s hope you get a few orders!! My husband will absolutely LOVE it!! Thank you so much again - I will certainly recommend you to anyone thinking of having a portrait done.”
Animal & Pet Portraits in Pencil, Charcoal or Pastel
Prices start from £295 (see price table below).
Click here for more information on how to commission a portrait.
I use artists' quality pastels on high quality acid free pastel paper which can be cut to any size. The price table indicates a few standard sizes so please contact me to discuss other shapes and sizes. Finished pastel portraits need to be protected behind glass with a spacer between the mount and the portrait. They can either be posted unframed or I can arrange a full framing service.
“Oh my goodness! It is amazing, brought a tear to my eye! Thank you so much, I am thrilled.”
“Looking forward to receiving the picture, and thank you very much for doing this in time for me.”
“I love it!!!!! It really looks like her, it’s just how she lays. It’s beautiful!!”
“I have just received the picture, and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with it, my brother will be over the moon. Thanks again for all of your help with this, and if I ever need anything else like this I will certainly be giving you a call.”
“He’s so lifelike it made me cry. It’s my Titus to a “T” - his soulful eyes follow me round the room, I love it!”
| Size | Price | Extra Faces |
Scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 / 9 x 12" 23 x 30cm |
£295 |
£95 |
£40 |
| A3 / 12 x 16" 30 x 40cm |
£375 |
£95 |
£60 |
| A2 / 16 x 20" 40 x 50cm |
£450 |
£95 |
£80 |
| 18 x 24" 46 x 61cm |
£500 |
£95 |
£100 |
| 20 x 30" 50 x 76cm |
£550 |
£95 |
£140 |
| 24 x 36" 61 x 91cm |
£750 |
£95 |
£180 |
Animal & Pet Portraits in Watercolour or Acrylic Paints
Prices start from £325 (see price table below).
Click here for more information on how to commission a portrait.
I only use artists' quality paints on high quality acid free watercolour paper, stretched box canvases or canvas panels. Finished watercolour paintings are traditionally framed with a mount behind glass. Acrylics can be framed glazed or unglazed, usually without a mount. Box canvases can be hung straight on the wall and cost more initially, depending on the size, but you save on framing. The price table indicates a few standard sizes so please contact me for other shapes, sizes and costs you may prefer. I post finished portraits for you to frame or can arrange for a full framing service.
“Wow, wow, wow, we love her :-) thank you so much. You really are lucky to have such an amazing talent which makes people like us so so happy. It really is like having part of Jess back again.”
“The portrait looks fantastic - Poppy already loves looking at it on the computer! Thank you so much.”
“I’ve just opened it... and... WOW! I know I kept saying that word with the picture updates on your blog but in real life it’s... Purr-fect! I absolutely love it. We are both so thrilled with her portrait and now have it hanging in our living room. I still can’t quite believe I decided to arrange for this commission but I am so pleased I went ahead with it. It was really worth it. The portrait will always be a prize possession of ours, and has already been quite a topic of conversation with friends whom have visited and seen it.”
“The painting looks fantastic! Thank you! It arrived safe and sound and looks fantastic, thank you so much! If I decide to get the dogs painted you can be sure I’ll use you next time! Best wishes for Christmas and the new year.”
| Size | Price | Extra Faces |
Scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 / 9 x 12" 23 x 30cm |
£325 |
£145 |
£140 |
| A3 / 12 x 16" 30 x 40cm |
£475 |
£145 |
£160 |
| A2 / 16 x 20" 40 x 50cm |
£625 |
£145 |
£180 |
| 18 x 24" 46 x 61cm |
£700 |
£145 |
£200 |
| 20 x 30" 50 x 76cm |
£775 |
£145 |
£240 |
| 24 x 36" 61 x 91cm |
£925 |
£145 |
£280 |
Animal & Pet Portraits in Oils
Prices start from £475 (see price table below).
Click here for more information on how to commission a portrait.
I use only artists' quality oil paints on high quality linen or cotton stretched box canvases or canvas panels. These come in many different sizes and shapes - the price table indicates a few standard sizes so please contact me to discuss other shapes and sizes. Traditionally oil paintings are framed unglazed without a mount although you can frame them as you like. I can send finished portraits for you to frame or arrange for a full framing service.
“It’s perfect – we love it! Thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you and many thanks, Kate, for creating such a beautiful portrait of Bella.”
“Of our ten Pyrenean Mountain dogs we have commissioned portraits of, this is the best painting by far!”
| Size | Price | Extra Faces |
Scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 / 9 x 12" 23 x 30cm |
£475 |
£235 |
£240 |
| A3 / 12 x 16" 30 x 40cm |
£725 |
£235 |
£260 |
| A2 / 16 x 20" 40 x 50cm |
£975 |
£235 |
£280 |
| 18 x 24" 46 x 61cm |
£1100 |
£235 |
£300 |
| 20 x 30" 50 x 76cm |
£1225 |
£235 |
£340 |
| 24 x 36" 61 x 91cm |
£1475 |
£235 |
£380 |