Custom Pet Portraits

Custom artwork, made just for you

Each acrylic pet portrait is lovingly hand-painted on stretched canvas and arrives ready to hang. T. Thompson paints directly from the photo you provide — dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and more — to capture your pet as closely as possible.

Start your commission How it works
Scruffy — commissioned terrier portrait in acrylic
The Process

From photo to painting

01

Share your photos

Send a clear, bright photo of your animal — natural outdoor light, no flash or filters, with the eyes and nose easy to see.

02

Confirm the details

Choose your size and background colour. The standard canvas is 18 × 14 in; a 50% deposit books your spot.

03

The painting begins

Your portrait is built in patient acrylic layers — most pieces take around 6 weeks.

04

Sign off & ship

You'll receive a photo of the finished piece first. Once you're delighted, it's carefully packed and sent to your door.

Commission Pricing

Choose your portrait

Starting prices · final quote on request

The standard canvas size is 18 × 14 inches — please get in touch if you'd like a different size. Prices below are starting prices; multiple pets and detailed backgrounds add to the cost.

Head Portrait
Chest-up · single animal
$3/inch, from
  • Standard canvas 18 × 14 in — starting at $756.00
  • Acrylic on stretched canvas
  • Solid background, any colour
  • Arrives ready to hang
Choose Head Portrait
Full Body
The whole pose, tail to nose
$4/inch, from
  • Standard canvas 18 × 14 in — starting at $1,008.00
  • Acrylic on stretched canvas
  • Solid background, any colour
  • Custom sizes on request
Choose Full Body
Add-Ons
Make it yours
$100+ each
  • Additional subjects · $100–400
  • Detailed background · from $150
  • Rush timeline · quoted on request
  • Different canvas size · just ask
Ask about add-ons

Prices listed are starting prices. Shipping, handling, and tax are not included and will be quoted with your piece. A 50% deposit is required to begin; the balance is due once you've seen and approved a photo of the finished portrait.

From Your Photo

The photo, then the painting

The photoChewy the pug — reference photo
The paintingChewy — finished acrylic portrait
“Chewy”
The photoGhost the husky — reference photo
The paintingGhost — finished acrylic portrait
“Ghost”
Recent Commissions

Portraits with a home

See more work →
Ghost — husky portrait
“Ghost”
Chewy — pug portrait
“Chewy”
Mouse & Molly — dog and cat portrait
“Mouse & Molly”
Scruffy — terrier portrait
“Scruffy”
Request a Commission

Tell T. Thompson about your animal

Fill in a few details and attach your favourite photos. Every request is read personally, and you'll get a reply within a few days with availability and a quote.

What photos work best?Bright, natural outdoor light — no flash or filters. Close-up shots from the chest up or full body, sharp enough to see the tiny details in the eyes and nose. Blurry photos can't be painted from.
What animals can be painted?All kinds — dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and more.
What about the background?A solid colour of your choice sits behind every portrait. Not sure? T. is happy to recommend one that complements your pet.
How long does it take?Around 6 weeks. Need it sooner? Ask early — rush fees may apply depending on timing.
Anything to leave out?If you'd like something left out — a collar or harness, say — just mention it before painting begins.

No payment now — you'll receive a quote and next steps. A 50% deposit books your spot.

Thank you — your request is in

Every request is read personally, and you'll hear back within a few days. Keep an eye on your inbox.