CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS FROM YOUR FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHS

I'll turn your favourite photograph of your pet into a portrait you'll treasure forever.

Hand drawn potrai of a weimeraner draw from a customers photo

PHOTOGRAPHY TO ARTWORK

You don't need a professional photograph. Send me your favourite photographs of your pet and I'll work with you to create the finished portrait.

Photograph of a Border Collie used as reference for a custom pet portrait

Hand-drawn Border Collie pet portrait created from a photograph

Framed Border Collie pet portrait in a natural wood frame

WHY DAN READ ART?

MADE TO LAST

Fine-art archival printing using premium materials designed to preserve your portrait for generations.

Tabby cat stretching portrait in a hand made natural wood frame

BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED

Choose from professionally mounted and bespoke-framed options, ready to hang when they arrive.

Dan Read in the process of hand drawing a portrait

INDIVIDUALLY DRAWN

Every portrait is individually created from your photographs, with careful attention to your pet's character and expression.

French Bulldog portrait drawn from a customers photograph

HAPPY CUSTOMERS

Hundreds of pet owners around the world have trusted me to create portraits of their much-loved companions.

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE PORTRAITS

HOW COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT WORKS

SEND ME YOUR PHOTOS

Send me a few of your favourite photographs of your pet. I will then email you an invoice for a £25 deposit which is deducted from any final cost.

I DRAW YOUR PORTRAIT

Using your photos as reference, I draw a beautiful portrait of your pet and email you a watermarked proof for approval.

APPROVE YOUR PROOF

You'll receive your proof and can request small adjustments or give me the green light to go ahead with finish.

CHOOSE YOUR FINISH

Digital, unframed print or professionally mounted and bespoke framed in the size of your choosing. I will email you an invoice for the cost of your choice with your initial deposit deducted.

I SHIP YOUR PORTRAIT

Whether you live in the next town or Timbuktu, I offer worldwide shipping.

START YOUR COMMISSION

WHAT MY CUSTOMERS THINK

★★★★★ 5 STAR GOOGLE RATING - Trusted by pet owners around the world.

John Lane

★★★★★

Just received the picture of our lovely boy Barney, who we recently lost. When I saw it I started crying. It is exceptional, catching Barney's character and expression perfectly. Thank you so much Dan for this. 

Kathleen Simler  

★★★★★

Wow! I am in awe of the beautiful work Dan did with my puppy, Otto. He captured his eyes, which was hard to do with this guy because they are not real visible with the black fur around them. This is so beautiful.

The painting arrived from the UK very well padded and in great shape , delivered to the USA. Also, Dan was very prompt answering questions and preparing the painting. In love with it !

Cynthia Crane

★★★★★

I have commissioned several works from Dan over the last two years and each has been brilliant … capturing the character of the subject to perfection and giving immense (and very emotional) pleasure to the recipient on every occasion.

His attention to detail in every aspect of the commission from initial enquiry through to delivery has been faultless. I will definitely be using him again in the future.

REMEMBERING THE ONES WE LOVE

Some portraits are commissioned to celebrate a new puppy, some are simply because someone wants a beautiful picture of the dog they've loved for years and sadly some are made because their friend is no longer there.

A memorial portrait is a way of keeping something tangible from a relationship that meant everything.

Whether you're celebrating a new arrival, honouring a lifelong companion or remembering a pet you've lost, I can create a portrait that keeps their presence alive in your home.

Golden Retriever portrait drawn from a customers photograph in a hand made black frame

MEMORIAL PET PORTRAITS

PET PORTRAIT PRICES

Choose the finished portrait that's right for you.

Option

From

Digital Portrait

Fine-Art Print

Small Framed Portrait

Medium Framed Portrait

Large Framed Portrait

£75

$99

€87

£100

$133

€116

£139

$185

€162

£219

$291

€254

£259

$344

€300

READY TO HAVE YOUR PET DRAWN?

Send me a few photographs of your pet and tell me what you're looking for. I'll get back to you personally with the next steps.