Pet Portrait Commission — Hand-Painted Original

£295.00 GBP

Size

A hand-painted portrait of your pet — cat, dog, horse, or anything else with a face.

Most pet portrait services produce sanitized, photographic pet paintings. That's not what I do. I paint your pet in the same graffiti-influenced contemporary style as my musicians and cultural icons — vivid colour, expressive brushwork, spray-paint texture. The result is a piece of contemporary art that happens to be of your animal, not a literal pet portrait.

Good fits: pets you want to immortalize as wall art rather than as a souvenir. People who already collect contemporary art. Gift-buyers looking for something a pet owner has definitely never received before.

What I work with

Clear photos of your pet, ideally with their face well-lit and in focus. Multiple reference photos help — they show personality, not just one angle.

What's included

Original oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas
Painted from reference photos you supply
Signed on front and reverse
Certificate of Authenticity
Time-lapse video of the painting being created
Free worldwide shipping — professionally packaged and insured
Turnaround approx. 2–3 weeks from reference approval

How the commission process works

After purchase, I'll be in touch to discuss composition, palette and references before I start. See the full commission process →

Sizes & pricing

Pet portrait commissions start at £295 (20×24") and scale up to £1,495 (72×72") — same pricing as the single-subject commission.

Common questions

Can you paint any kind of pet?
Most. Cats, dogs, horses are common. Email me if you have something unusual.

Shipping & stretching

Paintings 48×48" and larger are removed from their stretcher bars and shipped rolled in a protective tube.

Tracked & Insured Delivery — fully tracked shipping direct to your door.
Guarantee — Not in love with it when it arrives? Return it within 14 days for a full refund.
Protective Shipping — Sent in a rigid cardboard box to keep your painting safe in transit.
Signed Certificate of Authenticity — Confirms this is an original Richard Day Studio work. Signed, dated, one of a kind.

Standard (2–3 weeks) — Painted to order and dispatched when ready.
Priority (3 days) +£145 — Finished within 3 days, images sent for confirmation. Shipping upgraded to express.

30x30" & 36x36" paintings are shipped on a deep-edged canvas, ready to hang straight away. 48x48" & 60x60" paintings are shipped rolled in a protective tube — simply take them to a local framer or canvas stretcher to have them mounted.

How It Works.

01

You Order

Choose your size and place your order. No reference image needed yet — just get it locked in.

02

Send Your Reference

After checkout, you'll receive an email with instructions. Reply with a clear photo of your subject and any notes on what you'd like.

03

Paint It

Once your reference is confirmed, I get straight to work. Your piece is painted entirely by hand in oils and acrylics.

04

Photos for Approval

When the painting is finished, you'll receive photos before anything ships. Not happy with something? I'll adjust it — nothing leaves the studio until you say so.

05

Delivery

It ships tracked and insured direct to your door. Carefully wrapped, ready to hang. No surprises.

Good to Know

Common Questions

Have a specific question?

Richard is always happy to discuss sizing, framing, or custom studio requests directly.

Contact the Studio →

How do I send my reference photo?

After you place your order, you'll receive a confirmation email. Simply reply with a clear, high quality photo of your subject.

Can I request a custom canvas size?

Absolutely — if you don't see the size you're looking for, just drop me a message and I'll get back to you with a quote.

How long does it take?

Turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks from the point your reference is confirmed. Once you've placed your order and we've agreed on your image, I'll give you a more accurate timeframe before I start.

Will I see it before it ships?

Yes, always. When the painting is finished I'll send photos under natural light before it's packed. If anything isn't right, I'll adjust it. Nothing leaves the studio without your sign-off.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

There are no limits on revisions — I'll keep working until you're happy. If after all that it still isn't right, contact me within 14 days of delivery and we'll sort it out.