Pet Portrait

What Is a Custom Pet Oil Portrait?

Custom pet oil portrait is a hand-painted piece of art that is made from a single or multiple photographs of your pet. Each stroke of the brush is executed by a professional artist who considers your pet’s expression, posture, fur texture and unique personality prior to beginning painting, unlike a print or digital image.

There are many pet owners who opt for a customized pet painting since photos are often stored on phones or computers. A painting gives those memories a permanent place in your home. Our artists can use a single image to create, or they can use several images to formulate a complete image with foresight. This means that clients can have multiple pets in the same portrait, favourite toys, important backgrounds and other poses in the same shot.

Why Oil on Canvas Is the Best Way to Honour Your Pet

Oil painting has been one of the most highly esteemed portrait media for centuries. They achieve rich colour transitions, depth and texture with real oil paints, allowing the artist to convey the personality and warmth of the pet in an expressive and personal manner. An oil painting is different from the many short-lived trends and digital media, as it can be a cherished family heirloom for years to come.

Rich Colour, Fur Texture and Personality — Captured in Every Brushstroke

Good pets portraits aren’t all about the physical. It is also expression, energy and personality.

Whether it is the soft fur of a Persian cat, the watchful eyes of a Border Collie, the gentle expression of a Labrador or the elegant posture of a horse, our artists concentrate on all the details that pet owners notice right away. The expressive brushwork and attentive observations create a unique artwork.

The outcome is a portrait that is personal, familiar and moving.

A Hand-Painted Portrait That Outlasts Any Photograph

The pictures are useful but cannot be seen in the digital galleries. A hand-painted portrait is integrated into the daily life.

We use professional grade oil paints, high quality stretched canvas and premium archival pigments to ensure long-term durability. These materials are used to maintain colour and visual quality over many years if cared for properly.

Pets portrait can be found in many homes in living rooms, offices, hallways and family galleries. With time, these paintings can become cherished family heirlooms and reminders of the times of beloved pets.

Which Pets Can Be Painted?

Unlike prints or digital renders, pet oil paintings are made with real oil on archival canvas — built to hold color and detail for decades.

Our artists paint portraits of a wide variety of pets. Painted by our artists, your furry, feathered, or hooved friend can be captured in a portrait style painting that reflects their personality.

Dog Portraits — From Golden Retriever to French Bulldog

Custom pet portraits continue to be the most popular custom pet portrait product for dogs. Each breed of dog has its own unique characteristics, expressions and mannerisms which make it special.

A lot of clients have a custom dog portrait oil painting created for them to commemorate a dog’s loyalty, milestone or as a meaningful gift for a dog lover. Each photo is a story of a puppy and a dog, whether they are all young or have many years of adventures under their belt.

Cat Portraits — Every Breed and Character

Cats can have very discernable and memorable personalities. Some are playful and curious, others are calm, independent and observant.

With a personalized cat portrait on canvas, cat owners can capture those individual features that make their cat special. We are very attentive to the fur pattern, the colour of the eyes, posture and expression to paint pictures that capture the unique personality of each cat friend.

Horse Portraits and Exotic Animals

Horses are part of the lives of their owners and may be very special. They are strong, elegant and human, which makes them popular for commissioned paintings.

A custom horse portrait painting may be a single horse or a part of a larger family portrait. Rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, reptiles and other exotic animals can also be used for our portraits. No matter the species, our focus is to produce art that highlights the connection between pet and owner.

Who Orders a Custom Pet Portrait?

There are various reasons for people to have a pet portrait. Some may want to honor a cherished friend or pet, some may want to give a significant gift, and some may want to preserve a meaningful memory.

One of the most personal gifts that a pet owner can have is a custom pet portrait. It is unlike the normal presents, which is produced for a particular person and relationship.

A number of families order a memorial portrait of their cherished companion after their pet has passed away. A memorial pet portrait offers a permanent memorial to years, experiences and memories shared together. Some clients opt to add symbols like a favourite toy, a significant background or small quotes referring to special times.

How to Order Your Custom Pet Oil Portrait — Step by Step

You can share your idea with no upfront payment — your Personal Art Curator will discuss the project with you first. Work begins with a deposit from 30%. Creating a custom pet paintings is a simple and cooperative process. We make sure you know what is happening to your photos every step of the way, from submission to final approval prior to shipping. If you have just one favorite image or several photos you want put together into one great composition, we work closely with you to make sure the final product is what you are looking for.

Your dedicated Personal Art Curator will guide you from the first photo to final approval — every step is clear and personal.

• Upload Your Photos — Send one or more photos of your pet. Our artists’ standard reference are images that are clear and have eyes visible and natural lighting.
• Pick Your Size and Composition — Decide on the size and composition of the canvas you want to use and talk about any ideas you may have about how you want your final composition to look. Several pets, special circumstances or significant information may be merged in a single composition.
• Review — Our team creates a composition that demonstrates how the portrait will be arranged. You can review the composition and request any changes before painting begins.
• Painting Begins — Our artists begin hand-painted in real oil on archival canvas when the composition is agreed upon.
• Finished Artwork — Before shipping, you will get photos of the finished painting. We offer free revisions prior to final approval if adjustments can be made.
• Approve Before Shipping — Your portrait is sent out only after you approve the final work of art.

Typically, most custom personalized pet paintings are finished and mailed within about 4-5 weeks, though the time may vary depending on the composition’s complexity. The entire process is supported by your Personal Art Curator, and it will be clear, fun and ultimately about your awesome pet’s portrait.

Premium Materials & The Artists Behind Every Painting

For many families, an oil painting of pets becomes the most personal artwork in the home — painted by hand from a photo they already love.

Premium stretched canvas, high quality oil paints and archival pigments are used for each portrait.

Established in 2014, Portraithy has contributed to keeping important memories alive by selling over 20,000 paintings all over the world. With more than 1,200 five-star Trustpilot reviews and over 11 years of experience, our team continues to create meaningful hand-painted portraits for pet owners around the world.

Commission Your Custom Pet Portrait Today

An oil pet paintings is more than a painting. It is a celebration of companionship, loyalty, and the everyday moments that make a pet truly unforgettable.

You only pay the remainder after you see the finished painting and confirm you are happy with it — we never ship without your approval.

A hand-painted oil portrait is a beautiful and enduring way to celebrate those moments, whether it is in honour of a life-long companion, a meaningful gift for a pet lover or a tribute to a beloved pet.

Our artists are available to help tell the story of a beloved pet with a unique painting, based on your pictures. An oil painting of pet portraits has been a way to honor beloved animals for centuries — and today the process starts with nothing more than a good photograph.