A gift chosen around
someone’s favorite pet.
Kuma’s adoption day became a small annual celebration in their home. Alex chooses a smiling photograph with the ears up, the expression they associate with an invitation to play.
An adoption anniversary
Kuma: an adoption anniversary
Alex chooses a portrait of Kuma for his partner.
1 pet · One glass painting · Wooden frame
The pet in this paintingThe details that
The details that
make this pet recognizable.
The upright ears, orange coat and open-mouthed expression carry through each stage.
The finished composition
The reference, outline, base colors and finished painting are shown together. A matching video offers another look at the brushwork.
Chosen byAlex
Forhis partner
The petKuma
The occasionAn adoption anniversary
A gift chosen around
The details they’ll
recognize every day.
Following the outline, coat colors and final highlights makes the likeness easy to see develop. The finished frame marks another year with their companion.
This same portrait, step by step
From the reference photo
to the finished painting.
The matching workshop video
See this painting
take shape.
This footage belongs to the portrait shown on this page. Look closely at the painted layers and the brushwork around the pet’s face.
Open the full videoMake a portrait
with your own story.
Choose a pet photo for a birthday gift, a place in your home or a portrait in remembrance. Your photos and notes tell us what you want painted.
More pets, more personalities
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A birthday gift
Otto is usually at her mum’s feet while she reads. Grace chooses a close portrait that gives the long ears and familiar upward glance room to be seen.
Meet Otto & read the story
A new pet parent gift
His brother’s camera roll has filled with pictures of Maple since the adoption. Jamie chooses one with the corgi’s ears high and the little front paws visible.
Meet Maple & read the story
A portrait for home · Painting video
Archie sits nearby while Emma works, looking up with those round golden eyes. She wants a painting of that familiar expression for the wall beside her desk.
Meet Archie & read the story