Custom Pet Life Story Portraits from Your Photos

What Is a Life Story Pet Portrait?

A custom pet life story portrait is a deeply personal piece of artwork that brings together the most meaningful moments of your pet’s life into one timeless composition. Created from multiple photos, typically around 5–7 images, each portrait is carefully designed to capture their personality, memories, and unique story in a way a single image never could. You’ll be guided through selecting the most suitable photos, ensuring they work beautifully together in the final composition.

Using traditional hand-drawn techniques in graphite, every detail is thoughtfully considered, from favourite expressions and poses to subtle elements like toys, locations, or meaningful objects. The result is a beautifully balanced portrait that feels natural, emotional, and truly personal to you.

Whether you’re celebrating a lifelong companion or creating a lasting tribute, a life story portrait offers a meaningful way to honour your pet and preserve their memory in a piece of art you’ll treasure forever.

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Custom lifestory pet portrait showing a dog with favorite toys and memories drawn from multiple photos

A Portrait That Tells Their Story

Each lifestory portrait is carefully designed using multiple photos to capture the moments, memories, and personality that made your pet special. Every detail is thoughtfully composed to create a meaningful and timeless piece of art.

“Matt has recently created me a beautiful life story of my beautiful and best boy. I lost William in February and he has created for me a wonderful memory. A life story of William, including some of his favourite toys. What struck me the most about this wonderful art work was how he truly captured the character, spirit and personality of my boy. I cannot thank Matt enough for such an amazing piece of art. The tears I shed on opening were of joy and sadness. I miss my boy every moment of every day but being able to see Matt’s art and has helped me heal. Thank you Matt x” — Michelle, Stourbridge

Lifestory Portrait Prices

A meaningful portrait that tells your pet’s story

Prices include free UK postage. International shipping and any import fees are not included.
Created from multiple photos to tell the story of your pet’s life in one timeless, hand-drawn artwork.
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Choose the Portrait Style That Feels Right for You

Each portrait is hand drawn to capture your pet’s personality – explore the styles below to find your perfect fit.

Graphite Pencil Portraits

Timeless black and white portraits, carefully hand-drawn in graphite to capture fine detail, texture and expression.

MediumGraphite Pencil
PaperFabriano 300gsm
StyleBlack & White
Sizes From10" × 8"
FramingGallery Standard Acrylic Glass
From£100

Coloured Pencil Portraits

Rich, vibrant portraits built through layers of professional coloured pencil on Pastelmat, creating depth, accuracy and true-to-life colour.

MediumColoured Pencil
SurfacePastelmat
StyleFull Colour
Sizes From10" × 8"
FramingGallery Standard Acrylic Glass
From£120

Lifestory Portraits

Thoughtfully composed portraits that combine multiple photographs into one meaningful artwork, celebrating your pet’s unique story.

MediumGraphite Pencil
PaperFabriano 300gsm
StyleBlack & White Only
Sizes From16" × 12"
FramingGallery Standard Acrylic Glass
From£500