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Regular price $239.00
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About This Artwork

Some pets don't fit a ready-made costume. If the character you have in mind doesn't exist yet, Design Your Little Role lets you invent it — describe the idea and we'll paint it.

A Luminipet artist starts with your photo and builds the piece in real paint on real canvas, so it's your pet's own face in the role you dreamed up.

Upload a clear photo, describe your idea, and we'll send a preview within 1–2 working days. Unlimited revisions are available before production begins, so we can refine your design until you're happy with it. Nothing is produced until you approve it.

Made for the pet whose personality deserves a role written just for them.

Materials & Craft

Real Canvas. Real Paint. Painted by Hand.

Each 2D portrait is individually painted by a real artist on fine-textured linen canvas, combining layers of artist paint and hand-finished details to create a physical artwork with visible brushwork and texture.

Fine-Textured Linen Canvas

A finely woven linen canvas provides the surface for every brushstroke while giving the finished painting a refined texture.

Frame Options: Aluminum or Natural Wood

The canvas is mounted on a sturdy stretcher frame and finished with a frame you choose — a clean black or white aluminum frame, or a warm brown natural wood frame. Either way, the artwork stays protected for long-term display.

Acrylic + Oil Paint Details

Our artists primarily work with acrylic paints, adding selected oil-paint details where needed to build color, depth, and character.

Clear Protective Finish

Once painting is complete, a clear protective finish is applied over the surface to help protect the finished artwork.

Production & Shipping

Each portrait is individually painted by a real artist, so a little extra time goes into every brushstroke.

  • Artwork preview: 2 business days
  • Hand-painting: 7–10 business days after approval
  • U.S. shipping: About 8 business days after production
  • Shipping: Free worldwide shipping on all orders.

Your physical painting is created only after the artwork has been reviewed and approved. Tracking will be sent once your finished portrait ships.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Satisfaction Guarantee 

  •  We’ll email your first draft preview within 1-2 Working days.
  • Once you approve the draft, we’ll finish your full artwork. Before delivery, we’ll send the completed piece to your inbox for one final confirmation.
  • Unlimited revisions are included before production begins.

Our Promise & Support

We’ve created custom pet portraits for over 100,000 customers and have thousands of 5-star reviews.

Still not sure? Contact our support team and we'll answer your questions.

All pets are welcome here—let’s craft your one-of-a-kind pet art today!

FAQs

Why hand-painted, not AI or canvas prints?

Your pet portrait is a lifelong treasure. Created manually by a pet-loving artist, this painting lets you review and adjust every detail during creation, capturing your pet’s true eyes, fur and personality. It is not a digital print or AI render — it holds a soul that prints cannot replicate.

What can I customize in this portrait?

Share the role, setting, clothing, colors, or reference images you want. We review the request before production and show an initial preview so you can confirm the composition.

Can you paint my pet as an athlete or another character?

Yes. You can request an athlete, astronaut, pilot, barista, or another role and share reference images. If the request uses protected team logos, uniform designs, or a real person’s likeness, the artist may suggest a generic version without those protected elements.

Is this portrait hand-painted or printed?

It is painted by hand on physical canvas after you approve the artist-prepared preview. Visible brushwork is part of the finished artwork; it is not a flat printed reproduction.

What kind of photo works best?

Use a clear, well-lit photo with the face in focus and the eyes, ears, coat colors, and important markings visible. Phone photos are fine. If your best photo is imperfect, upload it and we will review it before painting begins.

Can I review the portrait and request changes?

Yes. An initial preview usually arrives within 1–2 business days. Tell us what needs adjusting, and we will include free revisions before production. Painting begins after approval, and the finished artwork is shown again before shipping.

Will my hand-painted pet portrait arrive in time for a birthday or Christmas?

First preview in 2 business days, with full support along the way. Share any special dates with us before you order. We’ll do our best to fit your timeline.

Is this style suitable for both dogs and cats?

Yes. This style can be created for either dogs or cats. The artist adapts the composition to the pet’s face shape, ears, coat colors, and markings instead of applying the same template to every pet.

Is this a good gift?

Yes, if the recipient enjoys playful character portraits and the style shown on this page. If you are unsure about their taste in costumes or themes, a realistic portrait is usually the safer choice.

PHOTO-TO-PAINTING BEFORE & AFTER

From Photo to Hand-Painted Portrait

Leo, our ginger cat muse, shows just one idea. From Realistic and Royal to Personas and World Tour, we hand-paint a custom portrait for any dog, cat, or animal you love — whatever you imagine, we'll bring it to life.

  1. Original Photo
    01 — Original Photo
  2. First Sketch
    02 — First Sketch
  3. Bringing Color to Life
    03 — Bringing Color to Life
  4. Finished Portrait
    04 — Finished Portrait

From photo to hand-painted portrait

See how your photo becomes a hand-painted masterpiece

Every brushstroke is painted by our professional artists with care and love.

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Your photo

The photo you upload

Your photo
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Artist draft

Our artist creates a digital draft for you

Artist draft
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Brush detail

Hand-painted with real brushes on canvas

Brush detail

Painted by hand with love

Your finished hand-painted portrait

A one-of-a-kind artwork painted by a real artist, created just for your pet.

  • 100% Hand-painted
  • High quality canvas & premium paints
  • A memory to be cherished forever
Your finished hand-painted portrait

See What Pet Parents Say

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 71 reviews.

Customer photo review of Realistic Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

I sent them a photo of my boy the day I brought him home, when he wasn't even a year old yet. He's grown so much since then that I'd almost forgotten what his little face looked like as a puppy, and this portrait brought it right back. He even goes over and sits by it like he recognizes himself. On top of that, they sent a short clip of the whole process being made! I'm so happy with how it turned out, thank you Luminipet!!

Realistic Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

Customer photo review of Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

I was so impressed with how well the portrait of my cat turned out. They highlighted her features with different shades and really created a great likeness!

Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Mug

Delivered quickly and looks fantastic!! My mom loved it! Her favourite gift ~

Custom Pet Portrait Mug

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

Actually looks like her. Ear tufts and everything. Lives on my fridge now.

Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

My dog's face on a magnet. He stares at me while I grab snacks. Accurate.

Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

That stupid little tongue. Nailed it. Took a while to show up but worth it.

Custom Pet Portrait Magnet

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Mug

I bought this mug for my husband, that is his precious little Corgi. He loves the mug. Perfect!

Custom Pet Portrait Mug

Customer photo review of Custom Pet Portrait Mug

This mug’s my new favorite, the cat drawing looks just like my baby!

Custom Pet Portrait Mug

Customer photo review of Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

I was worried that putting all five cats in one portrait would make it look crowded, but they nailed it. Each cat still has their own personality, and the whole thing feels balanced instead of busy. Way better than I expected.

Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

Customer photo review of Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

This painting is so gorgeous — that blue hat cracks everyone up. The only downside is shipping took a little while, but the quality is incredible and it was totally worth the wait.

Modern Pet Portrait | Hand-painted Pet Portrait

From Photo To Canvas

Painted by real artists.

From Photo to Canvas

  • Painted by Real Artists
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  • 100% Satisfaction

Brushstroke & Detail Proof

Inspect the hand-painted texture, facial detail, and finished framing up close.

Brushstroke & Detail Proof
Detail

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From Pet to Portrait — For Real

"Real pets seeing the portraits made just for them."

Real Pets. Real People. Real Love.

Photos shared by real pet parents and the portraits made for them.

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How it works

1.Upload Your Pet Photo

We accept 99% pet photos. Our team will reach out promptly if any adjustments are needed.

2. Customize Your Style

Add your pet’s name, pick your preferred craft and customize details freely.

3. We Create & Revise

Our artisans start drafting within 1-2 days. Unlimited revisions are included before production begins. We confirm with you before delivery.

Real Artists

Genuine hand-painted originals with real brushstrokes

Preview & Revisions

Get your preview in 2 biz days, with unlimited revisions.

Gallery Quality

Artist quality canvas and artist paints. Built for lasting display with fade resistance.

Free Shipping

Carefully packed for safe arrival, with free shipping included.