Custom Pet Portraits

Hello! My name is Bryan Huxley! I am a Toronto based fine art painter hoping to capture your pet’s spirit with an original handcrafted oil painting. My handmade custom pet portraits ship all across North America, so if you are looking for a gorgeous portrait of your pet, you’re in the right place!

Gallery

Painting of a brown dog with a white chest, with one ear flopped over, on a tan background.
A painted portrait of a tabby cat with green eyes, pink nose, and brown, black, and white fur, facing forward against a light background.
Oil painting of a brown dog with floppy ears and dark eyes, looking at the viewer, against a light blue background.
Painting of a brown dog with a short coat, sitting against a light blue background.

How It Works

  • 1. Place Order

    Choose a canvas size and submit your favourite photo of your beloved pet!

    A line drawing of a dog with droopy ears and a sad expression, sketched on paper.

  • 2. Get Updates

    I will keep you updated as the piece develops through the multiple stages of the painting, from drawing, to underpainting, to the final layers!

    Oil painting of a brown and white dog with one eye closed and a neutral expression.

  • 3. Enjoy!

    Enjoy as your one of a kind pet portrait arrives to your home in the mail!

    A painted portrait of a golden retriever with a slightly tilted head, one eye winking, and a neutral expression, set against a light background.

Testimonials:

  • A painted portrait of a brown tabby cat with green eyes and white markings on its face and chest.

    Ginger

    "This painting is even better than a picture, even after her passing, I have Ginger's presence everyday with me, not only her image"

  • Painted portrait of a brown dog with floppy ears and light-colored eyes against a warm, peach-colored background.

    Buddy

    “I love how the painting got Buddy’s expression so perfectly. It’s like he’s actually on my desk looking back at me asking for a treat!”

  • Painting of a tabby cat with green eyes and a textured teal background.

    Thomas

    “My Little guy was perfectly captured in this portrait. His sweetness and his old soul shine through. The best gift I have received in a long time!

  • Painting of a brown dog with a black snout and attentive expression against a light blue background.

    Cooper

    "Cooper’s portrait turned out really cute and shows off his personality so well. The painting really captures his gaze!”

How Much Does a Pet Portrait Cost?

Bar chart illustrating increasing costs for different hand sizes and corresponding prices. The hand sizes are 5x7, 8x10, 9x12, and 11x14, with prices $200, $325, $400, and $500 respectively.

All portraits are priced based off the size of the canvas. This is so you can find the perfect size for your walls and your budget. You can see the prices for each size below. Each portrait is done in oil paint on canvas panel. (All Prices are in CAD)

 FAQs

  • The time taken depends on the size of the portrait, but generally speaking, each portrait will take roughly one week, from the first charcoal line to the last brush stroke. From there, the painting will take up to a week to dry enough to be shipped, otherwise known as being “touch dry”. The portrait will then be shipped as soon as it is dry!

  • What makes a great photo doesn't always make a great reference photo! The best photos to paint from have strong shadows and are from your pets own eye level, so that they aren't looking straight up at you.
    In addition, try to have them sit still a few feet away so you can have their whole body in the frame! You can always send several photos to provide the best possible reference options.

  • Of course! During the painting process you will receive updates at several key points. This allows you to give feedback for possible revisions and changes, to guarantee that your pet portrait painting will exceed your expectations!

  • The paintings are painted onto canvas panels, so are very thin, and not backed by typical canvas stretcher bars, so they can fit comfortably into a typical photograph frame (with the glass cover removed). This means you can easily frame the painting using a frame from any store!

  • We ship from Toronto, Canada to anywhere in North America. The painting will come protected and padded in a mailer.

 

Contact Me

If you have any questions or inquiries at all, please feel free to reach out to me with the form below, and I will get back to you as quickly as possible!

Painting of a brown dog with expressive eyes and floppy ears against an orange background.