I have been painting pet portraits for years and would love to capture your furry friend's personality on paper! My specialty is watercolour in a whimsical style, and while I paint mostly cats, I also paint dogs and am open to painting a portrait of whatever pet you have... bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, turtles, lizards and more!

ACEO size (2.5" x 3.5") is best for a single subject, minimal background and if you are a fan of cute miniatures.

5" x 7" is larger but still best for a single pet. I can paint the whole body or focus on the head/bust with some additional details.

8" x 10" is suitable for up to 2 pets and more background detail. The price above is for one pet. An additional pet would be $50.

Painted on Arches cold pressed watercolour paper

As a long-time pet owner, I know how much our pets can become part of our family. My first kitty, Suki, is the inspiration behind much of my work and her spirit lives on in all my new creations. What better way to commemorate your beloved pet than with a custom-painted portrait?

The first step would be to determine the size you'd like for your portrait. I currently offer three different size options but can also customize to your liking if you have something specific in mind. Prices vary depending on the size and can be seen in the image on the left. For an additional $5, your pet's name can be added to the painting, as pictured above.

Next, you would email me a minimum of 2-3 good, clear photos of your pet to portraits@cathypeng.com, along with a description of the pose and personality you would like me to showcase. The best photos are usually taken in natural light, but not direct harsh sunlight.

To begin the painting, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required, with the remainder due before the final painting is mailed. Full payment can also be made at the start.

Once payment is received, I will send you an initial sketch from the photos provided before starting on the painting. Since it is hard to make changes in watercolour, all tweaks need to be sorted out before this step. 

Turnaround time ranges from 1 to 2 weeks and does not include shipping time. If you need the portrait by a certain date, please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you.

Final paintings will arrive signed by me, be packaged and mailed with care.

Please note that the shipping price is not included in the portrait price. I typically ship by Canada Post regular mail, so prices vary depending on where you live. 

Shipping within Canada would be $5.

Shipping to the U.S. would be $10.

Shipping internationally would be $15.

To ensure the safe arrival of your portrait, you can upgrade to Express shipping. Prices vary and a quote can be provided at your request.