Hand-Painted Style Pet Portraits From One Photo
Many people search for a hand-painted pet portrait: the look of oil paint, watercolour or gouache on canvas, with their own dog or cat as the subject. A real commissioned painting is wonderful, but it usually costs a few hundred dollars and takes weeks. PetMagi offers a quicker alternative that is honest about what it is.
Please note: PetMagi portraits are AI-generated art in a hand-painted style. They are not painted by a human artist with a brush. If you need a one-of-a-kind physical painting, we recommend a local pet portrait artist. If you want a beautiful painted-look portrait today, for a card, a phone background or a print, read on.
Painted styles you can choose
- Royal oil painting: your pet in a velvet cape with a gold frame, in a classical Renaissance look. Rich colours and soft brush texture.
- Storybook watercolour: soft washes and gentle edges, like an illustration in a children's book.
- Christmas painting styles: a cosy sweater portrait, a Santa portrait and a winter storybook scene, ready for a holiday card.
- Watercolour avatar: a square, head-and-shoulders watercolour for a profile picture, from our [pet avatar pack](/avatar/).
How it works
1. Upload one clear photo of your dog or cat (pets only, no people).
2. Pick a painted style and see a free watermarked preview in about a minute.
3. Only if you love it, unlock the HD files without the watermark, from $4.99.
Tips for a portrait that looks hand-painted
- Use a photo taken in daylight near a window. Soft light gives softer brush strokes.
- Get down to your pet's eye level, so the face fills most of the frame.
- Keep the background simple. A plain wall or a sofa works better than a busy room.
- Pick a style that suits the fur: long-haired cats look lovely in watercolour, short-haired dogs shine in oil.
AI painted style or a commissioned painting?
- Price: a PetMagi portrait costs $4.99 to $14.99. A commissioned painting usually costs from about $150 upwards.
- Time: the preview takes about a minute. A commissioned painting usually takes 2 to 8 weeks.
- Original artwork: PetMagi gives you digital files you can print. A commissioned painting is a single physical artwork.
- Changes: with PetMagi you can try several styles free. With a commission, edits depend on the artist.
Both are good choices. Many people use an AI preview first to decide which look they like, then commission an artist later.
Questions
Is this a real painting? No. It is an AI-generated image in a painted style, made from your photo. Our models page lists the AI tools we use.
Can I print it? Yes. The HD file is sized for prints and cards. Any local photo printer can print it on canvas or paper.
Is the preview really free? Yes, the watermarked preview is free. You only pay to download the clean HD files. See our refund policy.
Ready to try? Make a free preview of your pet. In New Zealand? See pet portraits in New Zealand.