Custom Pet Portrait Artist | Los Angeles

 

Custom Pet Portrait Services

I love painting your pets! I can paint any animal, either plain or with any accessory/item of clothing added on. My preferred surface to work on is a wood panel, but am also happy to paint on canvas if that’s what you prefer. I always paint the edges of the panel/canvas so that it’s ready to hang on your wall without needing to be framed.

What is the Custom Pet Portrait Process?

To start the custom portrait process, send me an email detailing what you’re looking for. I’ll need 2-3 high quality photos of your pet, preferably looking straight at the camera. Once we agree on all details, I require a 50% non-refundable deposit before I can get started. I will then send progress pictures throughout, and will check-in with you to make sure everything is looking good.

How Long Does a Custom Pet Portrait Take to Make?

It can take me 1-2 months to complete a commission, depending on several factors — I still work a full-time day job and I have two young children, so I get most of my painting done on weekends. Also, the larger the painting the longer it will take me to finish it. If you have a tight timeline, please let me know immediately and I’ll let you know if I think it’s feasible.

How Much Does a Pet Portrait Cost?

Prices can be influenced by many factors, such as size, level of detail, and clothing add-ons, as seen in the below pricing information. These are pre-shipping costs, I can also deliver locally in Los Angeles for free. Note that if we agree that I can resell the image as prints, cards etc, I will add an additional discount.

Custom Pet Portrait Pricing

All prices below are for a plain animal with no clothing. To add clothing, a $50 extra charge will be added. Paintings can be done on canvas or wooden panel, whichever you prefer. Sizes below are in inches. Please reach out to discuss your specific project for an exact price estimate.

4x6 — starts at $300

6x6 / 5x7 — starts at $400

8x8 — starts at $550

8x10 — starts at $650

10x10 — starts at $750

Acrylic painting of a dog wearing a Hawaiian shirt, example of a custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles.

Example of a 6”x6” pet portrait with a clothing add-on, showing how I paint the edges as well.

Acrylic painting of a dog wearing a Hawaiian shirt, example of a progress photo for a custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles.

Example of a progress picture I’ll send during the painting process — Dash without his shirt on!

  • Acrylic painting of a grey and white cat, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Cat Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic painting of a black dog wearing a princess crown and necklace, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic painting of a french bulldog wearing a football jersey, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic painting on an ornament of a labrador retriever wearing a firefighter hat, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait Ornament

  • Acrylic painting of a french bulldog wearing a Hawaiian shirt, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic paintings of a a fluffy orange cat wearing kimonos, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Cat Pet Portraits

  • Acrylic painting on an ornament of a Yorkshire terrier dog, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait Ornament

  • Acrylic painting of a black poodle, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic painting of a bernadoodle dog wearing a bowtie, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

  • Acrylic painting on an ornament of a goldendoodle dog, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait Ornament

  • Acrylic painting of a dog wearing a Hawaiian shirt, custom pet portrait by Emma Sage Fine Art, Los Angeles

    Custom Dog Pet Portrait

Custom Pet Portrait FAQs

  • A custom pet portrait takes time and love to bring your beloved animal to life! Pricing all depends on the size, and what kind of image you’re looking for. Please refer to my pricing information above for a better idea of costs, or reach out to me with your specifics and I’ll give you an exact quote.

  • It all depends on the size and complexity of the painting. The larger it is, the longer it will take. I also have limited time to paint with 2 kids and a full time day job, so that is a factor as well. On average, it takes me 1-3 months to complete a pet portrait.

  • In my opinion, a pet portrait artist should be consistent in their work, have good communication with their clients, and can effectively capture an animal’s unique expressions and charm. Additionally, their work should give you a positive emotional reaction when you look at it.

  • Of course! I pride myself on capturing the unique personalities of animals in my paintings, and in a world filled with cheap low quality art, investing in an high quality original painting made with love is something you’ll be able to cherish for the rest of your life.

  • Yes, absolutely — and it would be an honor. Some of the most meaningful commissions I've taken on have been memorial portraits, and I approach each one with extra care. Whether it's a dog, cat, or any other beloved animal, as long as you have good reference photos I can paint them just as beautifully as if they were still here. A hand-painted portrait is a way to keep their memory alive and have something truly special to hold onto. If you've recently lost a pet and would like to commission a memorial portrait, please reach out — I'd love to help you celebrate their life.