There are many reasons people choose to get custom pet portraits in Canada. Whether it is a memorial to a pet gone too soon or simply to immortalize their furry family member. These local Canadian shops will help you create a one-of-a-kind art piece and an everlasting tribute to your pet. Some portraits are hand painted using watercolours, others are created digitally, some include humour. Whatever your style, there’s a portrait perfect for you. These portraits would also make incredible gifts for dog lovers. We’ve gathered some of our favourite pet portraits in Canada below. Enjoy!
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Pet Portrait Paintings Canada
JOANNE JARRY
Joanne Jerry based in Hamilton, ON is a talented portrait and landscape artist. Her watercolour portraits are available for either pets or pets with their owners to commemorate your favourite fur baby or moments with them. These prints make a great gift to those who have lost a pet or are just welcoming one into their family.
Liliane Grenier
Liliane Grenier, based in Blainville Quebec, creates stunning watercolour portraits of your beloved pets. These pet portraits are all hand painted, signed by the artist and available in 4 sizes. Simply send in a clear photo of your pet and receive a beautiful piece of artwork that you can cherish for many years to come.
SMUDGE BY COCO
Smudge By Coco based in Ottawa, ON creates one-of-a-kind handpainted pet portraits. These large acrylic paintings capture your pet’s personality perfectly. Choose from a headshot portrait or full-body painting and prepare to have an eye-catching piece of art you can cherish for years to come.
AMONG THE TREES
Digital Pet Portraits Canada
Premvy
Premvy based in Calgary, AB is an online personalized gift and portrait shop. Here you’ll find custom pet blankets, pillows, and portraits. Their photo blankets come in 3 sizes, and 8 colours, and can fit up to 3 pets per blanket!
Brittany Tilley Art
Brittany Tilley Art based in Winnipeg, MB brings you pet portraits on a variety of mediums. From traditional canvas to mugs to ornaments, if you’re looking for a new way to display your love for your pet, you’ll find it here. Our favourite is their pet portrait keychains which make a great gift for any pet owner.
PAW PRINTS
PawPrints based in Toronto, ON creates digital personalized pet portraits. If you’re wanting a custom painting of your fur buddy but it’s not in the budget, a digital file can be a great affordable alternative. These portraits can be purchased as a downloadable file so you can print it yourself, or, you may choose to have it printed and framed.
The Lonely Pixel
The Lonely Pixel based in New Glasgow, NS offers one-of-a-kind pet portraits. Lisa, the owner of The Lonely Pixel, creates antique-looking animal portraiture from photos of your pet. Simply choose your design, from the dapper gentleman to the sassy pirate, and receive a truly unique piece of art bound to become a conversation piece.
FURRLIO
Furrlio based in Calgary, AB is an online personalized gift shop. While they offer custom blankets, mugs, and pillows, a unique option is their pet portrait puzzles. Perfect for a gift for kids or a special way to memorialize the loss of a pet.
Unique Pet Portraits
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We hope this helped you find the perfect artist to create your custom pet portrait in Canada and a new local shop to support!
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