Find an animal artist to create a portrait of your pet
An animal artist can transform photographs and the distinctive characteristics of your companion into personalized artwork. Drawing, painting, digital illustration or decorative artwork: each artist has their own style, techniques and way of portraying animals. Prousty & Co helps you discover animal artists and find one whose work matches your project.
What can an animal artist create?
Animal artwork can take many forms, including pencil portraits, drawings, watercolours, paintings, digital illustrations, graphic compositions and decorative creations. Some artists mainly work in a realistic style, while others offer a more graphic, colourful or stylized interpretation.
Before choosing an artist, take time to explore their portfolio. Previous work helps you understand their artistic style and determine whether the way they portray animals matches what you are looking for.
How to commission a custom pet portrait
A custom commission usually begins with a discussion with the artist. Explain your project, the animal you would like portrayed, the type of artwork you are looking for and, if you already have an idea, your preferred format or style.
The artist can then explain what they need, the customization options available, possible formats, estimated completion time and the different stages involved in producing the commission.
What photographs should you provide to the artist?
When artwork is created from photographs, the quality of the reference images can be particularly important. Choose clear, well-lit photographs where your pet’s features, colours and details can easily be seen.
Several photographs taken from different angles can help the artist better understand the animal’s appearance. If a particular detail is important to you — expression, coat colour, eyes, posture or an accessory — mention it when placing the commission.
How to choose an animal artist
Your choice mainly depends on the result you are looking for. Compare portfolios, techniques, customization options and available formats. Two artists can portray the same animal in very different ways.
Also review information about the commission process, including preliminary discussions, project approval, timelines, delivery and any revision options. These details help you choose an artist whose working process also matches your expectations.
Prices, formats and timelines for custom artwork
The price of custom artwork can vary according to the artist, technique, format, number of animals portrayed, level of detail and customization options. An original handmade artwork and a digital illustration do not necessarily involve the same production process or pricing.
Completion times can also vary depending on the work requested and the artist’s current workload. If the artwork is intended for a birthday, celebration or another specific date, mention the deadline during your first discussion so the artist can confirm whether it can be met.
A pet portrait as a keepsake or gift
Animal artwork can be commissioned to preserve a personal representation of a companion, decorate a home or offer a gift to someone close. Choosing the style and medium allows the artwork to be adapted to the person for whom it is intended.
If the portrait is intended as a gift, check creation and delivery times with the artist and provide photographs that clearly show the animal’s important characteristics.
Find an animal artist on Prousty & Co
Prousty & Co allows you to search for animal artists and review the information available on their profiles. Use the location filters to discover professionals matching your search.
Review their profiles and contact the artists you are interested in directly to present your project, reference photographs and the type of artwork you would like to commission.