The Most Meaningful Gift a Pet Lover Will Ever Receive
Download my free guide: How to Gift a Custom Pet Portrait!
A simple step-by-step guide covering everything from choosing the right artist (without disappointment), selecting the best reference photos, understanding the process from start to finish, and presenting the final artwork as a gift they’ll never forget.
Hopefully… the “best gift EVER.”
Download your free guide here - it will be sent directly to your inbox.
Why Pet Portraits Make Such Powerful Gifts
Most people already have enough “stuff.”
But a portrait of a beloved pet is deeply personal — it captures a relationship, a memory, and a part of life that means everything to someone.
That’s why custom pet portraits often become:
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the gift people cry over,
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the first thing they hang on the wall,
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and something they treasure for years.
Whether it’s for a partner, parent, friend, or family member, this guide will help you navigate the process with confidence — even if you’ve never commissioned artwork before.
Inside The Free Guide
You’ll learn:
✔ How to organise a portrait as a surprise gift
✔ How to choose the right artist — so you’re not misled or disappointed
✔ What you’ll need to get started, including how to choose photos that work best for artwork (and how to get them sneakily if required)
✔ Visual examples of strong vs not-so-good reference photos
✔ What to do if you only have old or low-quality photos
✔ How far in advance to order
✔ Common mistakes to avoid
✔ How the portrait process works from start to finish
✔ Creative ways to present the portrait as a gift and make the moment even more special
✔ Inspiration and examples of how pets can look transformed into artwork
About
Hi, I’m Aimee - animal lover and watercolour artist
I create custom hand-painted watercolour pet portraits for animal lovers and pet parents across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, and beyond.
Over the years, I’ve helped people create deeply personal gifts that celebrate beloved pets and meaningful memories — whether for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, memorials, or “just because.”
I created this free guide to make the process feel simple, clear, and exciting from the very beginning.
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Learn how to create a thoughtful, unforgettable gift for the pet lover in your life.
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