How To Choose The Right Size For Your Pet Portrait

Choosing the right size for your custom pet portrait can feel a bit overwhelming.

You want something that feels personal and beautifully made, but you also want it to fit your home, your wall space and sometimes even your budget.

Since I get this question all the time, I thought I would talk you through how I help people choose the perfect size for their hand drawn pet portraits.

Whether you are planning a meaningful Christmas gift or adding bespoke pet art to your own home, this guide should make everything a little clearer.

Start with where the portrait will live

The easiest place to begin is your wall.

Think about where you imagine the portrait hanging. A cosy corner. A hallway. Above a desk. Larger walls usually suit bigger drawings, while small spaces can feel more balanced with something more intimate.

If you would like to get a sense of how different sizes look, you can browse finished drawings in my Portfolio on my website.

Seeing real portraits framed and styled can really help you picture the right fit.

Think about how much detail you want

Smaller portraits are lovely for simple compositions and soft, gentle expressions.

They suit cats and dogs with smoother coats or a nice close up of the face.

Larger portraits give me more space to build texture, especially for longer fur or markings with lots of depth. They also work beautifully for wall art that you want to make more of a feature in your home.

If you prefer something ready to hang while you think everything through, you can browse my Art Prints collection. They offer a similar feel without needing to choose specific sizes.

Consider who it is for

If the portrait is a gift, think about the person receiving it.

Do they love bold statement pieces or something quieter? Are they in a new home with empty wall space? Are they the sentimental type who treasures small, thoughtful presents?

If the portrait is a Christmas gift, early booking is always best. You can explore my Christmas Cards too if you are looking for a smaller gift that still feels personal.

One or more pets

If the portrait includes more than one pet, I always recommend going bigger.

This gives breathing room for each pet and keeps the composition feeling clear and natural. Smaller sizes can feel crowded when there is a lot going on.

Still unsure?

Most people are.

You're not expected to know immediately.

When you reach out through my Commission Page, you can send me your photos and I will help you choose the size that suits the portrait best.

Sometimes that decision is shaped by the photo itself. Sometimes by the story behind the portrait. And sometimes by the feeling you want the final piece to have.

Whatever you choose, every portrait is hand drawn with care in my Glasgow studio, created to celebrate the personality of the pet you love.

If you would like to begin your own custom pet portrait, you can get in touch through my Contact Me page any time.