Custom pet portraits on metal, created from your photo
Your best friend, in watercolour.
Send us a photo of your pet and our artists will turn it into a custom portrait in one of five styles, then print it on ChromaLuxe metal. You approve a free proof first, and once you do, we print within 24 hours and ship free anywhere in Canada. Portraits start at $85.
Styles5 to choose fromProofFree, before printingWarrantyLifetime
What you get
What is a custom pet portrait on metal?
It’s an original piece of artwork of your pet, created from a photo you send us and then printed on a ChromaLuxe aluminium panel. The artwork is sealed into the metal’s coating, so the colours stay bright and the surface is waterproof and easy to clean, with no glass or frame needed.
This isn’t a photo with a filter slapped on it. An artist works from your photo to redraw your pet in the style you pick, keeping the things that make them recognisable: the crooked ear, the grey around the muzzle, the look they give you when dinner is late.
Then we print it the same way we print our photo metal prints, on genuine ChromaLuxe aluminium. It’s light, it wipes clean, and it holds up in a busy family room just as well as a quiet hallway.
Pet portraits at a glance
Art styles
Watercolour, royal costume, minimal modern, pet memorial, pop art
Artwork fee
$35 to $59 CAD
Metal panel
From $50 CAD
Smallest portrait total
From $85 CAD
Proof
Free, with changes before printing
Printing
Within 24 hours of your approval
Panel
Genuine ChromaLuxe aluminium
Finishes
High-gloss or semi-gloss
Display
Easel, hanging strip or frame
Sizes
From 5 × 5 inches to large statement pieces
Shipping
Free to every province and territory
Warranty
Lifetime
Styles and prices
Which pet portrait style should I choose?
Choose watercolour for a soft, classic look, royal costume for humour and personality, minimal modern for clean contemporary rooms, pop art for bold colour, and pet memorial to honour a pet who has passed. If you can’t decide, think about the room it will hang in.
The artwork fee below is added to the price of your metal panel, which starts at $50.
Artwork +$39
Watercolour
Soft brushwork and gentle washes of colour. It feels hand-painted and personal, never harsh.
Best for: Bedrooms, nurseries and anyone who wants something soft and classic.
Upload a clear photo of your pet, pick one of five art styles and choose your size. Our artist creates the portrait and sends you a free digital proof. Once you approve it, we print it on metal within 24 hours and ship it free across Canada.
Upload your pet’s photo
Pick a sharp, well-lit photo where you can clearly see your pet’s eyes and face. The original file from your phone or camera works best.
Choose a style and size
Select one of the five art styles, then your panel size, finish and hanging option. You’ll see the full price before checkout.
Approve your free proof
Our artist creates your portrait and sends you a digital proof. Approve it or ask for changes. Nothing is printed until you’re happy.
We print and ship it free
Once you approve, your portrait is printed on ChromaLuxe metal within 24 hours and shipped free anywhere in Canada.
Choose a sharp photo taken in natural light, at your pet’s eye level, with their eyes in focus and their whole head and ears in the frame. Upload the original file rather than a screenshot or a photo sent through a messaging app, and avoid heavy filters.
The artist can only paint what they can see. A sharp photo gives them the fur texture, eye colour and little markings that make the portrait look like your pet and not just a pet.
Photos that work well
Natural light. Near a window or outdoors on a bright, overcast day.
Eye level. Crouch down so you’re looking straight at your pet.
Sharp eyes. Tap to focus on the eyes before you take the shot.
Whole head in frame. Ears, chin and whiskers included.
The original file. Straight from your phone or camera.
Photos to avoid
Blurry or zoomed-in shots where the fur looks smudged
Photos taken with flash, which can cause glowing eyes
Heavy filters that change your pet’s real colouring
Screenshots, or photos saved from social media or texts
Shots where a leash, hand or toy covers part of the face
Only have older or less-than-perfect photos? Email info@metalprintscanada.com before you order and we’ll let you know what’s possible.
Why metal
Why print a pet portrait on metal instead of canvas or paper?
Metal shows fine fur detail, rich colour and deep contrast better than canvas or paper. The artwork is sealed into the panel’s coating, so it’s waterproof, scratch-resistant and rated to resist fading for 75+ years indoors.
That durability matters with a piece like this. Paper prints get bent in drawers and canvas collects dust and nose prints. A metal portrait wipes clean with a soft cloth, has no glass to break if it gets knocked, and still looks the way it did on day one when your kids are grown up.
Metal pet portraits compared with canvas and paper
What matters
Metal
Canvas or paper
Fur and whisker detail
Crisp
Softer
Water and humidity
Waterproof
Can warp or stain
Cleaning
Wipe with a cloth
Hard to clean
Glass needed
No
Paper usually yes
Fading
Rated 75+ years indoors
Fades faster in sun
Sizes and options
What sizes, finishes and display options are available?
Pet portraits start with small 5 × 5 inch panels and go up to large statement pieces, in several shapes and ratios. You’ll see every size and its price on the order page after choosing your style. You can choose a high-gloss metal finish for the most vivid colour or a semi-gloss finish for softer reflections. For display, pick an easel for a desk or shelf, a hanging strip for the wall, or a frame.
Pet portrait sizes, finishes and display options
Option
Your choices
Good to know
Size
From 5 × 5 inches up to large statement pieces, in several ratios
Small squares suit desks and shelves; go bigger for above a sofa or fireplace.
Finish
High-gloss metal or semi-gloss metal
High-gloss for the brightest colour; semi-gloss if the wall catches a lot of light.
Display
Easel, hanging strip or frame
An easel works well for small memorial pieces on a shelf or mantel.
Art style
Watercolour, royal costume, minimal modern, pet memorial or pop art
Artwork fees range from $35 to $59.
Included
Free digital proof, free shipping across Canada, lifetime warranty
Yes. Our Pet Memorial style is designed as a warm, lasting tribute to a companion you’ve lost. You’ll still get a free proof to review before printing, so you can take your time and make sure it feels right.
Losing a pet leaves a real gap in a home. For many people, a photo tucked in a drawer isn’t enough. They want to see their companion somewhere they walk past every day.
There’s no rush with these. Pick the photo that feels most like them, even if it isn’t technically perfect, and reach out if you’d like to talk it through first. A memorial portrait also makes a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member who is grieving.
FAQs
Custom pet portraits: your questions answered
Still wondering about something? Email info@metalprintscanada.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
It’s an original piece of artwork of your pet, created from a photo you send us and then printed on a ChromaLuxe aluminium panel. The artwork is sealed into the metal’s coating, so the colours stay bright and the surface is waterproof and easy to clean, with no glass or frame needed.
How do custom pet portraits work?
Upload a clear photo of your pet, pick one of five art styles and choose your size. Our artist creates the portrait and sends you a free digital proof. Once you approve it, we print it on metal within 24 hours and ship it free across Canada.
How much does a custom pet portrait cost in Canada?
The metal panel starts at $50 CAD and the artwork fee is $35 to $59, depending on the style. That means the smallest portrait starts at $85 before tax. Larger sizes cost more. The digital proof and shipping anywhere in Canada are both included.
Can I see a proof before my pet portrait is printed?
Yes. Every portrait comes with a free digital proof. You can approve it as is or ask for changes, and nothing goes to print until you’ve signed off. It’s the easiest way to make sure the expression, colours and details look like your pet.
What kind of photo works best for a pet portrait?
Choose a sharp photo taken in natural light, at your pet’s eye level, with their eyes in focus and their whole head and ears in the frame. Upload the original file rather than a screenshot or a photo sent through a messaging app, and avoid heavy filters.
How long does a custom pet portrait take?
The artwork and proof come first, and timing depends on the style and how quickly you reply to your proof. After you approve it, we print within 24 hours and ship for free. Delivery usually takes a few business days, a little longer for remote communities.
Which pet portrait style should I choose?
Choose watercolour for a soft, classic look, royal costume for humour and personality, minimal modern for clean contemporary rooms, pop art for bold colour, and pet memorial to honour a pet who has passed. If you can’t decide, think about the room it will hang in.
Do you make pet memorial portraits?
Yes. Our Pet Memorial style is designed as a warm, lasting tribute to a companion you’ve lost. You’ll still get a free proof to review before printing, so you can take your time and make sure it feels right.
Can I include more than one pet in a portrait?
Yes. Upload a photo that shows all of your pets together, or contact us before ordering if they’re in separate photos and we’ll talk through a multi-pet portrait with you.
What sizes are pet portraits available in?
Pet portraits start with small 5 × 5 inch panels and go up to large statement pieces, in several shapes and ratios. You’ll see every size and its price on the order page after choosing your style.
What finishes and hanging options can I choose?
You can choose a high-gloss metal finish for the most vivid colour or a semi-gloss finish for softer reflections. For display, pick an easel for a desk or shelf, a hanging strip for the wall, or a frame.
Is a metal pet portrait a good gift?
It’s one of the most personal gifts you can give a pet owner. Many people order one for birthdays, the holidays, a new puppy or kitten, or after a pet passes away. Shipping is free across Canada, so you can send it straight to the person receiving it.
Will a metal pet portrait fade over time?
ChromaLuxe metal prints are rated to resist fading for 75 years or more when displayed indoors under normal conditions. The image sits inside the coating rather than on top of it, and every portrait is covered by our lifetime warranty.
Free proof, no pressure
Ready to see your pet as a work of art?
Upload a favourite photo, choose a style and approve your free proof. We’ll print your portrait on ChromaLuxe metal within 24 hours of your approval and ship it free anywhere in Canada.
