Watercolor Dog Painting

Name: Watercolor Dog Painting
Brand: DejaneJanedeArt

Custom Dog Portrait Painting – A Unique Keepsake for Dog Lovers

Commission a watercolor portrait of your furry companion to turn your favorite photo of your pup into a beautiful original artwork. Hand-painted with love and attention to detail, each dog portrait captures the unique personality and charm of your pup. Whether you’re looking for a special keepsake or a thoughtful gift for a dog parent, a personalized dog painting is a heartfelt way to honor your pet.

HOW IT WORKS:

The process is simple:

Place Your Order – Choose your portrait type, customize your details, and upload your reference photos.
Approve Mock-Up – Review a preliminary sketch (outlines only) and request any adjustments before painting begins.
Painting Begins – I’ll hand-paint your dog portrait with care, bringing your vision to life in watercolor.
Approve Painting – You’ll receive a photo of the final piece to review and approve before shipping.
Artwork Delivered – Your finished artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped to your doorstep.

I only ship if you are happy with the result!

Pricing:

The cost of the portrait varies for each size, framing option, and depends on the number of pets included.

To see the exact price, please select all the three options from the dropdown menus: the Size, the Framing / Matting option, and the # of pets.

See framing options HERE.

Why Choose a Custom Watercolor Dog Portrait?

Tailored to Your Pet – Each portrait is a unique, custom-made piece based on your pet’s photo, ensuring that the essence of your dog shines through. Whether you want to celebrate your pet’s life or commission a dog memorial portrait, every detail is carefully captured.
Traditional Hand-Painting – Your dog memorial portrait is created using traditional watercolor techniques—no digital shortcuts—just the beauty of hand-painted art that reflects the true spirit of your dog.
Ideal for Dog Parents – Whether for a special occasion like a birthday, adoption anniversary, or as a tribute to a lost pet, this custom portrait makes a thoughtful, memorable gift for any dog lover.
Durable and High-Quality Materials – Using premium 100% cotton watercolor paper and professional-grade, lightfast watercolor paints, this dog memorial painting will remain vibrant and beautiful for many years to come.

Select 'Artwork only' if you would like to receive just the artwork itself and take care of matting / framing yourself.
Please note, I usually leave a trim of white paper of up to 0.5 in around the painting to make it easier to mount it to the mat. But if you'd like me to cut it off before sending, please request it before the order is shipped. Alternatively, you can cut it off to the desired size with regular scissors.

Ordering Matted Artwork

Select 'Single / Double mat - no frame' option, and I will include:

a Crescent Select 4-Ply Mat. This mat board is crafted from superior 4-ply alpha-cellulose, ensuring robust protection and lasting beauty for your art. Completely acid-free and lignin-free, it guards against yellowing and deterioration, preserving your work for years to come. Mat sizes:

2’’ for portraits up to 11 X 14 in

3’’ for portraits up to 16 x 20 in

4’’ for 18 x 24 portraits

an acid-free archival backing board (protects the art and makes it easier to mount)

This way it will be fully ready for you to put it in your own frame.

Artwork sizes including the mat (this is the frame size you will need to fit your artwork):
- 8x10 in artwork with a mat: 12x14 in
- 9x12 in artwork with a mat: 13x16 in
- 11x14 in artwork with a mat: 15x18 in
- 12x16 in artwork with a mat: 18x22 in
- 16x20 in artwork with a mat: 22x26 in
- 18x24 in artwork with a mat: 26x32 in

Ordering Framed Artwork

Framing options I offer are shown HERE.

Order one of the framed options, if you would like to receive your portrait both with a mat & fully framed. You'll be prompted to select a frame after placing an order during the reference photo upload.

Glass options:

Choose if you’d like regular 2.5mm clear glass or Anti-Reflective Glass. Believe me, Anti-Reflective glass makes a huge difference! Check out the listing photos for a side by side of the two options.
You can check up-to-date processing times for each type of custom portrait in your Cart.

You will receive a pencil sketch for your approval during the week your portrait is scheduled for, and then photos of the completed pet painting within 2-4 days after you approve the sketch. I will only ship if you are happy with the result.

I offer free shipping for all US orders. Your watercolor portrait will be carefully packaged and shipped to you with UPS with tracking and proof of delivery to ensure safe transit. The artwork will only be shipped after you approve the final result.

Limited rush processing is available; please contact me for availability.

Rush processing fee applies:

8x10 in portraits - $100

9x12 in portraits - $150

11x14 in portraits - $200

16x20 in and larger sizes - not eligible for rush processing

Return policy
After adding a dog portrait to your cart, you can include special requests or instructions in the comments during the ordering process, such as including specific details or personal touches.

Please take a moment to review all the details in the reference photo(s) and check if you would like me to make any changes to:

the layout

page orientation

colors

positioning, proportion, and sizes of elements

Unless you notify me otherwise, I will aim to match the layout, sizes/proportions, and positioning of elements EXACTLY the way they are shown in the photo. There are limited changes I can make after the sketch is completed, and very few things can be changed after I’m finished painting.

Including multiple dogs in one portrait

i can paint multiple dogs in one portrait. Select the number of pets you'd like painted from the drop-down menu. You can provide a photo of your pups together or include separate photos of each dog to be combined into one portrait.

Please note, not all portrait sizes are available for portraits of multiple dogs.
✔️ Acceptable changes after the sketch is completed:

removing, resizing, or repositioning individual elements without affecting the overall layout

changing text or font (if text is included)

✔️ Acceptable changes after the entire watercolor painting is completed:

As watercolor cannot be erased after it’s been put on paper, there are very few changes I can make at this stage, limited to only darkening or adding more color to individual elements.

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the sketch is completed:

zooming in/out

page orientation

resizing major elements involving resizing more than a quarter of other elements in the sketch

using a different reference photo

drawing the entire subject or individual elements from a different angle

❌ Changes that cannot be made after the entire watercolor painting is completed:

In addition to the changes listed above, alterations like

eliminating elements,

changing positioning, sizes or colors of elements

are NOT possible at this stage without full repaint of the artwork.

Changes resulting in a full sketch re-draw or a full artwork re-paint CANNOT BE PROCESSED without delaying other clients’ commissions. These cases will unfortunately result in an order cancellation and a refund. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

I can provide a high-resolution digital version of your watercolor dog painting upon request. This is useful if you'd like to print additional copies yourself or use the image for digital purposes.

If you would like additional copies of the original artwork for your family, fine art giclée prints of your custom artwork are available as well.

The paper used for the prints, Aurora Art Natural 300, is made in the USA using 100% cotton, and brings elegance, warmth, and nuance to the art prints. This acid-free paper features a pleasing natural white tone and smooth surface. Plus, Aurora Art Natural 300 contains no optical brighteners. This is a benefit because the paper will remain its original shade over a long period of time.

See print pricing below:

	8x10 in	9x12 in	11x14 in	12x16 in
Print Only	$30	$40	$50	$60
Matted	$60	$70	$85	$100
Framed with Regular Glass	$165	$185	$205	$260
Framed with Anti-Reflective Glass	$215	$235	$295	$360

Contact me if you'd like to purchase prints of your custom portrait, and I'll send you custom order to process the payment.

From $145.00

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Watercolor Dog Painting

Framing / Matting options

Shipping, Processing & Returns

Adding special requests for custom portraits

Managing changes at different stages of painting

Choosing reference photos for dog portraits

Digital version & prints of your custom portrait

Caring for your watercolor painting

Videos of the painting process

Have questions? Send me a message!