Custom cat portraits with all their dignity intact

Styles that suit cats

Cats have a natural air of self-importance that suits a surprising range of styles, from grand to graphic.

For the cat who expects respect

The Renaissance old master style puts your cat in the rich colours and dark backgrounds of early oil paintings. If you'd like a little more swagger, the aristocrat adds period clothing and an expression of mild disdain that many cats manage without help.

For elegant simplicity

Monochrome ink wash suits sleek, short-haired cats and black cats in particular, using shape and tone rather than colour.

For bright, modern rooms

The bright pop art style turns a tabby or a ginger into a bold block of colour, ideal for a kitchen or a child's room.

Tabbies, tortoiseshells and other markings

Owners know their cat's markings by heart: the M on a tabby's forehead, the half-ginger face of a tortoiseshell, the single white sock. These are the details that make a portrait feel like your cat rather than any cat, so it helps to tell us about them when you order. A note such as "tabby and white, white bib, green eyes" is ideal.

Complex patterns can shift slightly between versions, especially on tortoiseshells and calicos. Upload two or three clear photos from slightly different angles, and use Try another version if a patch has wandered. Pedigree breeds with distinctive faces, such as Persians or Sphynx cats, also benefit from a sharp, front-on photo.

Photo tips for cats

• Wait for a calm moment. Cats are often most relaxed and still in the late afternoon or just after waking.
• Use window light. Many cats already choose the sunniest spot, so photograph them there with the light falling on their face.
• Get the eyes sharp. Tap the screen on the nearest eye; eye colour is one of the details owners notice first.
• For black cats, avoid dim rooms. For white cats, avoid harsh direct sun.
• A feather or a rustle of paper just above the lens can bring the ears forward.

See our full photo guide for more on light and tricky coats.

Gift and memorial ideas

A cat portrait makes a good gift for a birthday, a new home or anyone who talks about their cat more than their family. Add the cat's name or a short line, and choose a framed print or canvas if you'd like it delivered ready to hang.

For a cat who has died, many owners prefer a gentle, uncluttered style. Our keepsake collection includes memorial and black and white designs with room for a name and dates.