Buying a Custom Pet Portrait: 7 Things to Check First

A custom pet portrait is personal artwork, so a little checking before ordering is sensible. Most problems are easier to prevent at the photo-and-style stage than to solve after production.

1. Check the art style

Look at examples using pets with similar coat colours or features to yours. Decide whether you want realistic, minimalist, colourful or character-led artwork.

2. Check your reference photo

Make sure the pet’s face is sharp, well lit and large enough to see important markings. Use the original image file where possible.

3. Check how many pets the design supports

If you want several animals in one piece, confirm the portrait can accommodate them and prepare a clear photograph of each pet.

4. Check personalisation options

Decide in advance whether names, collars, background colours or other requested details matter to you. Different designs may allow different levels of customisation.

5. Check the proof process

When you receive a proof, review the pet’s likeness, spelling and requested details carefully before approval.

6. Check the final size

Measure the place where the artwork will hang. Use the physical dimensions rather than judging size from a staged product image.

7. Check current production and delivery information

Custom products require creation as well as fulfilment. If the portrait is for a birthday or holiday, use the current delivery guidance at the time you order rather than an old seasonal blog deadline.

Paw & Glory creates custom pet portraits from customer photos in a variety of art styles. Making these seven decisions first keeps the ordering process considerably less mysterious.