Commission your own Pet portrait

Ralph McCaldon

Get your very own UNIQUE AND PERSONAL PET PORTRAIT!!

Great for a personal momento, gift or just because you love them!

Birthday/Christmas Present/ Remembrance /Great decor for your home/Special events and Occasions.

A great gift for someone you love of someone they love!

Dogs, cats, horses, ponies, birds, lizards all...…..all pets and animals welcome!

Pet Portraits with Style

How it works

If you want to immortalise your pet in paint , pen or pencil then please get in contact  to discuss your requirements. All paintings are carried out on a commission only basis in a range of sizes and mediums to suit both your pet and your pocket! 


I utilise a  variety of  high quality surfaces to produce my paintings including canvas, board, papyrus, specialist papers and ceramics. Paintings can be ordered in a variety of sizes from 6"x 6" (15cm x 15cm), to 44" x 24" (110cm x 60cm).

Paintings can also be ordered framed or unframed. All paintings will be delivered direct to your door safely and securely.


So, if you would like to find out more...

  • Drop me an e-mail - let me know what kind of painting drawing you are after and roughly what size...and most importantly who and what your pet is!
  • Give me a ring to discuss a pet portrait.

Check out the "Commission your painting" page for guidance on prices,  medium/size options, photographs, and  how to commission and pay for your pet portrait.

About Me

My Background

After twenty years as a teacher of Art and Graphics, I decided to become a full time artist early in 2018. I have always specialised in animal and landscape paintings and have for many years painted for friends, family and also carried out commissioned works for a variety of clients.  Since 2012 I have focussed on animal  portraits and love bringing paintings to life, so that the character of your pet shines through.  

My Medium

I work in a range of mediums; including Oil and Acrylic paints, ink, pen and wash, pencil and combinations of each of these dependant upon the type  and style of painting commissioned. This flexibility means that I can produce pet portraits  to fit most settings and importantly capture the "essence" of the pet in the medium most suited to them.

How do I work?

I generally work from photographs of your pet.  Once a price for your portrait has been agreed you can send me a small range of photographs of your dog for me to work from. If local, I can arrange to visit and meet your pet and take the photographs myself. 

If you are sending photos (Usually via e-mail), then please make sure you read the "photo's" section  on the "Commissioning your portrait" page.