Custom Watercolor Pet Portraits

Jess paints from one primary reference photo, but you’re welcome to upload several and let her choose the one that will work best.

The most important thing is your pet’s expression — choose a photo that feels like them. Clear facial detail, good lighting, and a close-up view are especially helpful.

After checkout, you’ll be directed to a short portrait details form where you can upload your photo(s). If none of the photos will translate well into a portrait, Jess will let you know and you’ll receive a full refund.

Jess focuses on your pet’s face, along with a small amount of the neck and shoulders. This close-up composition keeps the attention on their expression and creates the strongest finished portrait.

Props and complex backgrounds generally aren’t included because Jess’s style is designed to keep your pet as the focal point.

Yes. The portrait details form includes space for special requests, such as color preferences or adding your pet’s name near Jess’s signature.

Jess will use your requests as guidance while still painting the portrait in her signature watercolor style.

The current estimated shipping timeframe is shown near the top of this page.

If you need your portrait by a specific date, contact Jess before ordering to confirm whether that timing is possible.

Each portrait features one pet. Jess has found that focusing on a single subject creates a more expressive and impactful finished piece.

If you have multiple pets, you can order a separate portrait for each one.

Each original watercolor measures 22 × 28 inches. Jess works at this large size because it gives the watercolor room to create the blooms, texture, color variation, and detail that are characteristic of her work.

22 × 28 is also a standard frame size, giving you the option of using a ready-made frame or having the piece custom framed.

Yes. Every finished portrait is drawn and painted by hand by Jess using real watercolor, brushes, water, and paper. No AI is used to create the artwork.

Jess may use digital tools to prepare the reference photo and establish accurate proportions before painting, but the finished portrait itself is an original, hand-painted watercolor.

Jess carefully packages every portrait before shipment, and shipping damage or loss is very uncommon.

If your portrait is damaged in transit or confirmed lost by the carrier, contact Jess with photos or other documentation of the issue. You can choose either a full-size, high-quality archival print of your finished portrait or a full refund, including shipping. In some cases, Jess and the customer may also mutually agree on a replacement original portrait.

Shipping within the United States and Canada is $28. International shipping is available to select countries; if you’re outside the U.S. or Canada, contact Jess before ordering so she can confirm availability and shipping cost.

Canadian and other international orders may be subject to import taxes or duties charged by the destination country.