Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
German Shepherd
German Shepherd
Papillon
Papillon
Shorthaired Cat
Shorthaired Cat
Beagle
Beagle
Border Collie
Border Collie
Boston Terrier
Boston Terrier
Longhaired Orange Cat
Longhaired Orange Cat
Chocolate Lab
Chocolate Lab
Corgi
Corgi

Original Pet Portrait Commissions

As an animal-lover, I truly enjoy the opportunity to create a custom, one-of-a-kind memory of your pet. I aim to capture the personality of your pet in a realistic manner.

Each portrait is hand-painted using artist-grade watercolors on acid-free, 300gsm, 100% cotton paper.

Pet portraits also make a great gift or memorial idea.

Interested in a pet portrait commission?
Please email me at hello@happylittlewren.com or use the contact page of this site to get started.

Email me images of the pet (see photo advice below) & details about your requested commission.

I work directly from photographs of your choosing.
Commissions typically take 3-4 weeks to complete after photos are approved.
I will also get in touch before sketching to discuss your preferences, your pet’s personality, reason for the portrait, & anything else that could make the final painting a success.

Price List:

Small (5x7, 6x6) - $80
Medium (8x10, 9x9) - $110
Large (9x12, 10x10) - $150
X-Large (11x14, 12x12) - $180

Completed paintings will arrive carefully packaged with a board backing in a clear sleeve for protection - ready for the mat & frame of your choice.
All artwork is sold unframed & unmounted.

Photograph Advice:

Quality of image
The higher quality of the photo, the more realistic your portrait will be.
(not blurry & clear enough to see details of eyes/nose/fur)
The details of your pet’s eyes & nose really bring the portraits to life.

Lighting
Photos taken outdoors, without flash or app filters are preferred.
Take your pet outside & use your camera phone for great results.
(sunny & overcast days are perfect, with the sun behind you)

Close-Up
Don’t zoom in on your camera. Instead, walk up to your pet until his/her head & shoulders are in the frame. Also, don’t stand above your pet & point your camera down. Instead, get down on his or her eye level to get the most accurate proportions in the face.

Character
Choose a photo that captures how you see your pet.