Custom dog art
Colourful, hand-drawn custom pet portraits
My dog is a huge part of my family, and I know they are for many other people too. Every dog has a unique personality—and that’s exactly what I capture in my custom portraits, reflecting your dog's true spirit, not just the way they look.
More than just a portrait, each dog portrait is the very essence of your dog. Whether you’re celebrating your dog's character, honouring a cherished companion who has passed, or including the whole family- we'll find the right scene for you.
FAQs
How do I commission a pet portrait illustration?
Step by step guide to commissioning a portrait.
How much does a pet portrait cost?
For a pet portrait or a rainbow bridge portrait, it is £120 + £25 per extra pet.
For a family portrait, it is £150 for the first person and £50 per extra person + £100 for the first pet and £25 per extra pet.
A print is a small additional charge.
How many dogs can I have in a portrait?
As many as you like, -seriously! The most I have drawn in one portrait is 51!
Can I have different pets in a family portrait?
Absolutely! I have drawn portraits with a mixture of animals, including goats, chickens, dogs, cats, rabbits, and cows!
What is rainbow bridge?
The concept of rainbow bridge is thought to originate from a Scottish teenager, Edna Clyne-Rekhy, who wrote a poem in 1959. Since then, the idea has become popular by several poems and stories. There is also a belief that it has roots in Norse mythology of the Bifröst Bridge.
The idea of rainbow bridge is that it is a comforting place where pets wait for their humans after they have passed.
My rainbow bridge portraits depict a place that you know your dog would love, and they have all of their toys and comforts around them.
What to expect...
Step 1: Contact me
Using the 'contact' tab, drop me a line to let me know what you would like. I will then guide you from there...
Step 2: Arrange booking
...We decide on a start date and then I will email you an invoice for the deposit (half of the over all cost, with the remainder to be paid upon completion), and once that's paid, your booking is secure!..
Step 3: Let's Chat!
...This is the fun bit. It's the chance for you to let me know all about your dog's personality and quirks. I always love hearing about them. I will send you a specially designed form for you to fill in for each pet. I also ask for a selection of clear photos of your dog. I work from multiple photographs, so the more the merrier!
Step 4: Check in
...Once your booking date arrives, I will drop you a line to confirm that I have begun your cartoon. I will let you know when to expect the finished work. I then toddle off and set to work! If you'd like a taste of what goes on behind the scenes during this stage, have a look at this blog post that delves into my drawing process: HERE
Step 5: Finished cartoon!
...Once it's complete, I send you the finished work by email. As soon as the balance is paid, I then sort any prints if you've ordered any, and send them to you by post.
About Copyright: Please note that your jpeg can be used to reproduce your cartoon however you wish, but may not be used for commercial use as copyright remains with Scotty's Cartoons.
