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Pet Portraits

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Close-up of layered watercolour paper sheets, ready for creating hand-painted pet portraits.
Helping You Find the Perfect fit

Pet Portraits | Size Guide

Here you'll find a simple guide to the sizes that I currently offer, along with advice on when each option may work best.


The size of your pet portrait and the number of pets included determines the final cost - so you may also wish to explore my price guide.

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Helping You Choose the Perfect Size


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  • Small Pet Portraits
  • Medium Pet Portraits
  • Large Pet Portraits
  • Custom Sizes

Small Pet Portraits

Memorial pet portrait of a beloved tabby cat, hand-painted in watercolour to capture lifelike detail

Overview

A small pet portrait makes the perfect keepsake, capturing your pet in a charming and heartfelt way. Small portraits are ideal when you want something meaningful but understated.


Size: 6"x8" or 7"x7"


Price: At just £95 , a small portrait is the most affordable option, perfect for gifts and tributes.

What works best

  • 1 pet only
  • Head and shoulders composition
  • A loose background can create impact
  • Soft, loose watercolour detail

Why choose this size

A  small pet portrait makes a beautiful keepsake or thoughtful, affordable gift for pet lovers.


  • Ideal for small tribute portraits
  • Fits easily into small spaces, desks, shelves, or gallery walls
  • Can still be impactful with thoughtful framing
  • Quickest turnaround time compared to larger sizes

Examples of Small Portraits

custom pet portrait of a jack Russell Terrier, painted in watercolour by Jo She[herd, UK

Jo did such a wonderful job at recreating the memory behind the photo - it is something that'll be cherished forever.


Sian, Wales | Reviewing their small pet portrait

Medium Pet Portraits

Overview

Medium portraits give you that perfect balance - plenty of space for detail, while still being flexible with composition. They are a very popular choice for gifting to family members.


Size: 8"x12"


Price: £175 (+£20 per extra pet)

What works best

  • 1 pet with lovely realistic detail
  • 2 smaller pets (head and shoulders)
  • Good amount of background can be included if desired
  • Clear, high-quality photos to help bring out fine fur textures

Why choose this Size

Medium size portraits are a great choice if you want my signature realistic style

  • More room for the finer details
  • Ideal “main wall” or hallway display size
  • Can include more than 1 pet

Examples of Medium Portraits

Jo has captured my dog's likeness so perfectly and the painting has so much depth and character.


Emma, UK | Reviewing their Medium pet portrait

Large Pet Portraits

Overview

The statement piece. Large portraits are perfect when you want to showcase your pet with maximum impact, detail, and presence.


Size: 12"x16"


Price: £275 (+£40 per extra pet)

What works best

  • Full body studies
  • Multiple pets (2–3 pets comfortably)
  • Detailed scenes featuring:
    - favourite blanket
    - garden or outdoor elements
    - toys or accessories
  • High-quality photos to allow for maximum detail

Why choose this size

A large pet portrait makes a stunning focal point for a well loved room in your home, and is a true celebration of your pet.

  • Allows the richest detail—layered fur, textures, vivid expression
  • Best choice for multi-pet families
  • Wonderful as a big celebratory or memorial piece

Examples of Large Portraits

Large watercolour pet portrait of three cats, 12x16 inches
Custom dog portrait commission by watercolour artist jo shepherd UK
Watercolour rabbit pet portrait hand-painted capturing exquisite detail by UK pet portrait artist
Watercolour pet portrait of an Irish Wolfhound by Jo Shepherd, UK pet portrait artist
A watercolour painting capturing the character of a black cat and a tabby cat together

Jo completed a wonderful portrait of our mixed terrier, Maurice... She did a fantastic job capturing his character in watercolour.


John, UK | Reviewing their Large pet portrait

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