Julie Palmer Pet Portraits
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Lifelike pastel portraits drawn by hand from your photos, by an artist with over 25 years of commissions.
Pet portraits
Paintings, drawings, fun prints and photoshoots of dogs, made from your photos or a day out together.
Hand-painted and drawn portraits
Pastel Pet Portraits
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Lorraine Gray has painted custom pastel portraits since 1999, and can combine several pets in one picture.
Purely Pet Portraits
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Fine art oil paintings, charcoal and pencil drawings by Kent artists Kate and Paul.
Pet Portrait Artist
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Oil paintings and pencil drawings from Welsh artists Melanie Phillips and Nicholas Beall, including memorial portraits.
Sarah’s Pet Portraits
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Pastel portraits of pets from rabbits to horses, with progress updates while your portrait is made.
Browse lots of artists in one place
Etsy
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Independent artists offering every style, from watercolours to cartoons and line drawings, at a wide range of prices.
Not On The High Street
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Illustrated prints, embroidery and other personalised pet portraits from small UK makers.
Commission It
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Compare UK artists working in oil, watercolour, pencil, pastel and digital styles.
Fun custom prints and gifts
Purr & Mutt
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Your pet’s face added to a themed costume portrait, such as a king or a general, on prints, canvases, cushions and mugs.
Bonne et Filou L’Atelier
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Your dog painted into an elegant French-style scene and printed on canvas, with a proof to approve first. Ships from the US, so delivery and any import charges are added for UK orders.
Lush Lobster
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Personalised cards with your pet’s photo on the front, so the dog (or cat) can send the birthday and Christmas wishes. Plenty of funny dog and cat designs too.
Pet photoshoots
Bark
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Tell them what you’re after and get quotes from pet photographers near you.
Photographer for Hire
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Directory of UK pet photographers, with galleries and prices to compare before you get in touch.
Experience Days
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An outdoor dog photoshoot you can buy as a gift voucher, with dates through the year.
Getting a portrait you’ll love
A portrait can be a lovely gift, a way to remember a pet who’s no longer with you, or simply something to make you smile every time you walk past it. The right choice depends on the style you like, your budget and how soon you need it.
Painted, digital or photographed?
Hand-painted and drawn portraits are original pieces of art, made by an artist from your photos. They take the longest and cost the most, but you get something nobody else has.
Custom prints turn a photo into an illustration or a themed design, printed on paper, canvas or gifts. They’re quicker and cheaper, and great for a bit of fun.
Photoshoots mean a photographer spends time with your pet, at home, in a park or in a studio, and you choose your favourite shots.
Choosing the photo
For a painting or print, the photo makes all the difference. Pick one that’s sharp, taken in daylight, at your pet’s eye level, and showing their whole head including the ears. Most artists are happy to help you choose, so send a few.
What to check before you order
How long it takes. Popular artists are often booked weeks or months ahead, and get busy before Christmas, so ask early if it’s a gift.
What’s included. Check the size, whether framing and delivery are included, and whether you’ll see a preview and can ask for changes.
Deposits. Many artists ask for a deposit before they start. Make sure you know what happens if you change your mind.
Want to meet the pets who inspired this site? Read our rescue stories.