A pet portrait is about the animal you know, not a generic picture of a dog or cat. If you are looking for a pet portrait artist around Chester-le-Street, I paint original watercolours from your own photographs. The little details in a familiar expression are what make the finished artwork personal.
That favourite photograph is already a starting point
Think of the photo you keep showing people: your dog watching the door, your cat curled up in a familiar spot or your horse turning towards you. It may be buried on your phone now. Upload it and let me turn that moment into a painting for your wall, where it can finally shine.
For a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary or a thank-you, choosing a photo the recipient already loves can make the gift feel unmistakably theirs. You do not need to arrange a formal photoshoot first.
Choosing a photo I can paint from
Look for a clear, well-lit image that shows the face and the markings you recognise. A relaxed everyday photograph can be just as meaningful as a carefully posed one. I use it as a reference to paint an original watercolour, not as a photo print.
The examples here include dogs and a horse; the same commission can be made from a photograph of a cat or another much-loved pet. I focus on the particular companion in your picture.
How it works
📸 Find or take your best photo — a clear, well-lit shot works best
🛒 Upload it, personalise with names if needed, then buy — it’s that simple
✉️ Your artwork is painted and delivered to your door ready to mount, frame and hang.
Whether the photograph was taken in Chester-le-Street or somewhere else, what matters is that it feels like your pet.