All Creatures Pet Portraits
The process

From favourite photograph to finished heirloom.

A thoughtful, personal process for turning the companion you love into an original oil portrait.

  1. 01
    Share your pet’s story Send a few favourite reference photos and tell me what makes your companion unmistakably themselves. Clear, well-lit images help me capture their expression and colouring.
  2. 02
    Choose your portrait Pick the canvas size that suits your space, or ask about a custom size.
  3. 03
    Confirm the details I review your references, we discuss composition and background, and you get a clear plan with pricing and timing.
  4. 04
    Watch it take shape Your portrait is painted in oils with careful attention to personality, texture and the small details that make it feel like them.
  5. 05
    Receive your portrait Once complete, it’s carefully prepared for safe shipping — ready for your home, or to become a meaningful gift.
Before we begin

Choosing reference photos

The best references are bright, in focus and taken at your pet’s eye level. A mix of close-up and full-body photos is especially helpful.

  • Natural daylight whenever possible
  • Eyes clearly visible and in focus
  • A few angles to show markings and proportions
  • A note about their personality or favourite expression
Good reference photo: a sharp, close, eye-level photo of a border collie in soft daylightGreat: daylight, eye level, sharp eyes
Harder reference photo: a dog photographed from above in dim light against a busy backgroundHarder: dim light, shot from above, busy background
Portrait details

The practical bits.

Sizes
5 × 7, 8 × 10, 11 × 14 and 12 × 16 in. Other sizes on request.
Pricing
From $200 CAD. Final price confirmed once size and composition are chosen.
Timeline
About 5-6 weeks from approval. Larger sizes may take slightly longer due to the drying time needed in between layers.
Framing
Framing guidance available so the finished piece feels at home in your space.
Shipping
Carefully packed and shipped worldwide. Shipping is quoted separately.

Tell me about the companion you’d like to honour.

We’ll start with the photographs and details that matter most.

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