Custom Pet Portraits from
Your Favourite Photo

Hand-drawn in pen and watercolour
- a meaningful keepsake or gift

If you are anything like me, your pet isn't just a pet - they are family. I create custom pet portraits in pen and watercolour, designed to capture that little spark in their eyes and the personality you love.

Perfect for: birthdays, Christmas, memorial keepsakes, new pet celebrations or just because...

My personal connection with animals started at a young age. I had my first dog a miniature schnauzer called Penny when I was 5 years old. I now have Harley, a tiny black and tan Brussels Griffon (photo at bottom of page) and Ruby, a Border Terrier- my studio dogs.

I have only had one cat - Bolly, short for Bollinger Champagne as that was his colour and we inherited him as part of Trinity Farm. He loved to photo bomb some of the weddings we held there but at least in one he matched the bridesmaids’ champagne coloured dresses! He also loved to give people a tour of the garden.

Animals are such characters and I enjoy trying to capture how special they are.

Poppy

“Karen made a fabulous job of Poppy’s portrait. I had it done as a surprise birthday present for my daughter and she was delighted. Karen was lovely to work with. Highly recommended”

Lyn Holdaway

Suki

“We are absolutely thrilled with Suki’s portrait and can’t wait to put it on our wall. You have managed to capture Suki’s character perfectly-that cheeky smile of hers comes through clearly! I also wanted to mention that the blue background looks even better than we could have imagined. We are just so pleased with how amazing it has turned out. Thank you again for your beautiful work.”

A Ford

Remi and Baxter

We love the portraits you made.

Lisa O’Willetts

How it works

Three simple steps

🐾 Send your favourite photo and pay your deposit

🐾 I create your portrait by hand and email you a photo of the finished artwork

🐾 Your portrait is delivered ready to gift once the final balance is paid

I’ll be in touch after booking to confirm your photo and details.

Pricing

Single Pet Portrait - $150

A single, pet full of personality.

Two Pets (same artwork) - $200

Perfect for when you have a beautiful photo of your pair of pets.

🐾 Hand-drawn in pen & watercolour
🐾 A4 watercolour paper with 5×7in artwork
🐾 Supplied with mat and backing board
🐾 Simple wash background included

More detailed background available on request.

Secure your portrait with a $50 deposit.

The balance is payable once your portrait is complete.

Book Single Pet Portrait - $50 Deposit
Book Double Pet Portrait - $50 Deposit

Buying as a Gift?

Pet portrait gift vouchers are available — a thoughtful and personal gift for any pet lover.

🐾 Available for single or double portraits
🐾 Delivered digitally

The recipient can choose their photo and timing when they are ready.

Single Pet Portrait - Digital Gift Voucher
$150.00

Single Pet Portrait Gift Voucher

Give the gift of a beautifully hand-drawn pet portrait — a meaningful keepsake to treasure for years to come.

This gift voucher entitles the recipient to a custom pen and watercolour portrait of one pet, created by artist Karen Piercy from their favourite photograph.

What’s included

🐾 Custom hand-drawn single pet portrait
🐾 Pen and watercolour on quality watercolour paper
🐾 Artwork size: 5 × 7 inches (matted to fit an A4 frame)
🐾 Carefully created to capture your pet’s unique personality

Frame not included

How it works

🐾 Purchase this voucher (full payment is taken at checkout)
🐾 You’ll receive a printable digital voucher by email
🐾 The recipient simply emails their photo when they’re ready
🐾 I’ll confirm details and provide a timeframe

Redeeming the voucher

To get started, the recipient emails:

  • Their voucher

  • A clear reference photo of their pet

Email: karen@karenpiercyart.com

Important information

🐾 Digital product — no physical item is posted
🐾 Portrait is created once the voucher is redeemed
🐾 Suitable for dogs, cats, and other companion animals
🐾 Valid for 12 months from purchase

A thoughtful and personal gift

Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, memorials, or simply celebrating a much-loved pet.

Double Pet Portrait - Digital Gift Voucher
$200.00

Give a truly special gift — a custom hand-drawn portrait celebrating two beloved pets together in one artwork.

This digital gift voucher entitles the recipient to a double pet portrait created from one reference photograph showing both pets, hand-drawn in pen and watercolour, by artist Karen Piercy.

What’s included

  • Custom double pet portrait (two pets in a single artwork)

  • Pen and watercolour on quality watercolour paper

  • Artwork size: 5 × 7 inches, presented with a mat to fit an A4 frame

  • Carefully finished to capture each pet’s unique personality

  • Frame not included

How it works

  1. Purchase this voucher (full payment is taken at checkout)

  2. The voucher is emailed instantly as a printable digital file to you

  3. The recipient redeems their voucher by emailingkaren@karenpiercyart.com with:

    • their voucher

    • a clear reference photo showing both pets together

  4. I’ll confirm details and provide an estimated completion timeframe

Important information

  • This is a digital product — no physical item will be posted

  • The portrait is created once the voucher is redeemed

  • Both pets must appear in the same reference photo

  • Suitable for cats, dogs, or other companion animals

  • Voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase

A thoughtful and personal gift for families who share their lives with more than one treasured companion.

Choosing a Photo

🐾 Clear, well-lit photo (natural light is best)
🐾 Taken at your pet’s eye level
🐾 Sharp focus (not blurry)
🐾 Shows their personality

Not sure if your photo will work?
Send it or several through — I’m happy to work with you to get the best composition for your portrait.

Harley, my studio dog
- a tiny Brussels Griffon with a big personality

What People Are Saying

Leo and Finn

“Oh wow, it's perfect!! The detail in their faces is spot on. Thank you so much! This will be very special to hang on our wall!”

Jasmine Economu

Simba a fluffy kitten

Simba

“Wow it’s gorgeous!”

Michele Wilson

Xena

“Oh wow!! Amazing. I’m crying right now. She looks so great.”

Renee Santos