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Custom Pet Portraits

Custom Brick-Built Pet Portraits, Designed From Your Photographs

We turn the shape, pose, markings and small details people recognise immediately into a practical model made for building, display or both. One clear photograph and a few rough notes are enough to begin.

No polished brief needed. We will help identify which details matter at the chosen scale.

Poppy the Shichon recreated as a compact custom brick-built pet portrait
Completed commission Poppy the Shichon 10–15 cm, poseable and designed from photographs
  • Design approved before production
  • One-off commissions welcome
  • Build and display options
  • Worldwide delivery available

Recognisable at the right scale

The Details That Make the Portrait Unmistakably Yours

A brick-built portrait is a considered interpretation rather than a photographic copy. We prioritise the features that carry the likeness before adding smaller details.

  1. 01

    Silhouette & Proportion

    Head shape, ear position, body proportions and stance make the subject readable first.

  2. 02

    Expression & Pose

    A head tilt, seated posture, crossed paws or familiar resting position can carry the personality.

  3. 03

    Colour & Markings

    Deliberate colour areas keep facial patches, paws, ears and coat markings clear at the selected size.

  4. 04

    Meaningful Details

    A collar, favourite toy, name or selective setting is included when it strengthens recognition.

A clear four-stage process

From Photographs to an Approved Portrait

Scope, price and the most suitable delivery format are agreed before design begins. Parts or assembly are only arranged after the model is approved.

  1. 01

    Share What You Have

    Send photographs, rough notes, the occasion and any preferred size, pose or date already known.

    We identify what is clear and what still needs deciding.
  2. 02

    Agree the Direction

    We recommend the scale, pose, level of detail and supply option that best protects the likeness and budget.

    You receive a defined scope and quote before committing.
  3. 03

    Review the Design

    Multiple-angle digital renders let you assess the shape, markings, pose and agreed personal details.

    Focused feedback is handled through the agreed review stages.
  4. 04

    Prepare the Final Package

    After approval, we prepare the quoted digital files, parts, instructions, packaging, assembly or delivery.

    The exact handover is documented in your quote.

Choose how the portrait is received

One Approved Design, Three Practical Options

The custom design comes first. What changes is who sources the parts and whether the recipient builds the portrait or receives it ready for display.

Digital 01

Design Package

For clients who want to source and build the approved portrait independently.

  • Approved digital model
  • Multiple-angle renders
  • Exact parts inventory
  • Professional PDF building instructions
Explore Design Only
Selected projects 03

Display-Ready Portrait

For suitable models that need to arrive assembled and ready to place or present.

  • Approved custom design
  • Parts sourcing and professional assembly
  • Final visual and structural check
  • Transit preparation matched to the destination
Discuss Display-Ready Delivery

Clear scope before commitment

Private pet portrait commissions typically start from £395.

Business projects typically start from £2,000 or the EUR/USD equivalent.

Final pricing depends on scale, design complexity, parts, instructions, packaging, assembly, delivery and the requirements confirmed in your quote.

Completed pet portrait

Poppy: Small Scale, Clear Personality

Poppy’s owner wanted a compact first-birthday portrait of their black-and-white Shichon. The model needed to fit on a shelf while keeping her colouring, proportions and playful movement recognisable.

10–15 cm
Requested display height
Poseable
Legs, head and tail
Complete set
Designed, sourced and delivered
Design priority

Balance her fluffy shape and black-and-white markings with stability at a compact scale.

Delivered result

A shelf-friendly, robust and poseable portrait supplied as a complete set to the customer in the UK.

Read the Poppy Project

Useful answers before enquiring

Pet Portrait FAQs

You do not need to resolve every detail first. Send what you have and we will identify what is needed for a practical recommendation and quote.

What photographs should I send?

Start with one clear photograph showing the preferred expression or pose. Add front, side and rear views where available, plus notes about colours or markings the photographs do not show accurately.

Can you work from old or imperfect photographs?

Yes, provided the available material shows enough defining information to develop a credible design. Supporting photographs and accurate written notes can fill many gaps.

Will the portrait look exactly like the photograph?

A brick-built portrait is a deliberate interpretation. We prioritise silhouette, proportions, pose, colour areas and characteristic details so the result remains recognisable at the selected scale.

Do I approve the design before production?

Yes. You review digital renders from useful angles and provide feedback through the agreed review stages. Physical production begins only after the final design is approved.

Can the recipient build the portrait themselves?

Yes. A ready-to-build option can include the approved model, complete parts supply and clear instructions. A design-only option is also available for independent sourcing.

How much does a portrait cost and how long does it take?

Private pet portrait commissions typically start from £395. Final price and timing depend on the model, reference quality, feedback, parts, delivery format and destination. Share any fixed occasion date in your first enquiry.

No polished brief needed

Start With the Photographs You Already Have

Tell us who the portrait represents, which details matter most and how you want it to be experienced. We will recommend the clearest route and return with a free concept and quote.

  • No obligation
  • Clear scope before commitment
  • Design approval before production

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