Acrylic cat and dog portrait paintings
2025 JUNE Slot available
Pet portrait paintings are a sentimental way to capture your love for your pet and can be a meaningful way to remember them. Each animal companion I paint will have their personality and liveliness encapsulated in a colourful and expressive artwork to hang on your wall or gift to family or friends.
I can paint cats and dogs (inquire for other animals) of any breed and colour.
All pet portraits are painted in acrylic and glossed with a protective varnish. Your order can be customized to create a beautiful personalized painting for you or a loved one.
Price List ($AUD)
Small (Smaller than 20cm x 20cm)
$150
Medium (approx 30cm x 40cm)
$250
Large (Larger than 50cm x 60cm)
Head Shot $400
Full Body $450
Separate Paintings (Size varied)
Head Shot $100-$400 per painting
Extra pet on same canvas- +$100
Complex Background +$50
Framing - All paintings are painted on a canvas so they are ready to be hung up without a frame, but you have the option of framing with additional costs
Cash, PayID, PayPal accepted
Fill out the form below for your order or contact me through email, phone or messenger
FAQs
Why should I commission a pet portrait?
A pet portrait is completely custom and is a physical memory of your pet/s that you can cherish and display in your home forever. It is both a beautiful piece of art, and a way to express the love for your pet and the bond you have with them.
The pet paintings I paint capture the life and detail a photo cannot because of the human touch and the love that goes into a piece.
How do I order a pet portrait from you?
Above is a button that says “Order Here”, which will take you to a Google form which you can then fill out with the details of your painting and contact information.
How does the process work?
Steps
Complete the form
I will send you a message (email or phone) and we can discuss what picture/s you send for me to paint as well as the details of the painting
You confirm the order with a 30% deposit
I begin the painting and send to consistent updates on the artwork in progress- Takes about a week
Final photos sent to you for you to approve the painting
Confirm address (house or PO office) and you pay the rest of the amount where your order will then be shipped out promptly
You receive your painting (the best part!)
How long will it take?
When all the details are sorted out and the reference photo is picked(which takes about a day of contacting), I will begin your portrait on the closest weekend. I have a faster painting process because of my experience, so your painting should take a week to finish. A larger painting, or a painting with more pets will take from 2 to 3 weeks because more detail and time is needed. During this time you will receive updates on the painting, and when it is finished I will ask you for approval.
From the time of filling out the form, to you receiving the painting, it should take about 3-5 weeks.
I want to gift someone a portrait but I don't have any photos of their pet
You can buy someone a gift voucher where they can then order from me directly. Email fat.herring.studio@gmail.com to purchase a gift voucher.
My pet passed away and I don't have any good photos of them
First of all, my condolences for your loss, losing a companion is very difficult, especially if you don't have much to remember them by. You can fill out the form and add your details at the bottom of it, and I will contact you and discuss the photos and your pet with you.
What if I have no idea what I want (but I like your work)?
I understand completely if you have a pet you want me to paint, but don't know what size, background colour or frame etc. you want because I'm also very indecisive on things as well (especially ice-cream flavours).
You can either complete the form by clicking "Not decided" for the options, or you can contact my email, fat.herring.studio@gmail.com
Can you put all my pets into a painting?
I suggest ordering a large painting which is about 50cm x 60cm if you have 2-4 pets, or ordering separate canvases for each of your pets, which most people do.
For separate paintings, you can fill out the form and add the details in the space at the bottom of the form. The price will of course be more than ordering a single painting as it requires more materials, and the process will take a few weeks longer.
What do I do if I have more questions?
Contact me via fat.herring.studio@gmail.com or message 0481326875 (I can call you but please message me first) if you have more questions