Custom Commissioned Pet Portrait (Single) - Hand-Painted buying Gouache Illustration

I've always loved animals as much as I love painting but didn't combine those loves until after I adopted Bowser. For one reason or another, our best boy cannot *handle* having his picture taken. (Please note his angst in one of the pictures I attempted to take for scale.)

During an out-of-character event, I was able to capture Bowser in full birthday regalia, but the quality of the picture was terrible! Although I cherished the picture, I wanted something that actually reflected the joy he brings to my life. So, I illustrated the picture in gouache, and here we are!

Having such a playful and colorful portrait in our house puts a smile on my face every day. I'd love to create a custom portrait of your best friend!

I work primarily in gouache, which allows for your non-human pals to be illustrated in a vibrant buying and impactful way. Gouache dries with a velvety, matte texture that looks striking when framed under glass.

Whether you want a sentimental memorial for yourself, a fun reminder of home for your college student, a creative secret Santa gift for a colleague, a unique housewarming present for a friend, or a one-of-a-kind birthday gift, I'd be honored to commit pet to paper.

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"I can't express to you how much I love it! It's truly perfect and captures him better than a photo ever could. From the shading, to the texture, to his eyes! This is truly the best gift I've ever received, thank you so much!"

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This listing is for a made-to-order piece, so please note the time at checkout! In the event you need a quicker turnaround, just send me a DM and for an additional fee I can expedite your purchase.

Due to the time I dedicate to capturing as much personality as I can, this listing is for ONE SINGLE animal per portrait. If you'd like a portrait of a pair of pals, please check out my "Custom Commissioned Pet Portrait (Double) - Hand-Painted Gouache Illustration."

When you purchase, include a link to the reference image you'd like me to use and indicate any color preferences you may have; otherwise, I'll choose a solid background color that best suits the mood of the piece.