Custom Pet Portraits

Interested in commissioning one of my custom pet portraits? I would love to paint your pet(s) for you. As a long-time pet owner, I understand how much our pets can become part of our family. Commemorating them in a custom-painted portrait is a great decision! I feel very honoured and lucky to have painted all the pets I have over the years.

I do paint dogs too (pictured to the right)!

What a custom portrait entails:

Pet portraits are hand-painted by me with quality watercolours on Arches watercolour cold-pressed paper, which has a lovely toothy texture to it. Style-wise, your pet will be painted more whimsically rather than hyper-realistically, with a minimal background, unless otherwise specified.

Choosing Your Portrait Size:

If you're unsure of how to determine the best size for your portrait, the image above gives a reference point. All painting sizes can either be vertical or horizontal.

Miniature 2.5" x 3.5" portraits have limited space and are best suited for single pets with a simple background wash. This size works well for just the head and shoulders or even the full body. If you have limited wall space, this is a great option.

5" x 7" is the next size option and can accommodate a little more detail. Works well for a singular full-bodied pet or simply the bust. This size also allows for name personalization and some background detail, like a favourite toy or treat.

8" x 10" is the largest size I currently offer, so it allows for quite a bit more background setting, if preferred. There is also the option to include another pet for an additional charge. Please send an email to portraits@cathypeng.com first to discuss this option if you are interested.

Ready to purchase?

Once you have decided on the portrait size, you can visit the Commissions page or simply click the button below to proceed with the ordering process.