The Gallery Portrait
What makes this portrait different
The Gallery Portrait trades restraint for expression. Colour is bolder, contrast is stronger and the background becomes an active part of the composition, giving the finished piece the energy of contemporary fine art. It is designed to hold its own among other works on a wall, while keeping your pet's markings, colouring and expression faithfully recognisable.
For the friend with a well-curated home and a pet who deserves a place on the wall.
How it works
Order today. Your photo, whenever suits you.
Upload your photo as you order, or send it after checkout. No design work on your side.
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Choose size and frame
Check out securely. No photo is needed to order.
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Send one photo
Upload it as you order, or reply to the email we send after checkout. We check it is suitable before we start.
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Approve your proof
Your private proof arrives within 2 working days. Nothing is printed until you approve.
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Hang it on the wall
Printed and framed in 3–5 working days, then delivered free by Royal Mail 48 Tracked.
The Animelier Likeness Promise
If it doesn't look like them, we put it right.
You see a private proof before anything is printed. If it misses their eyes, markings, colouring or expression, we correct it at no cost. One style adjustment is included too, such as warming the background.
Photo guidance
The best portraits begin with a clear, characterful photo. You don't need a professional camera: a good phone photo is perfect. Send it as you order or after checkout, whichever suits you.
For this style: Choose a photo with strong character: a direct gaze, a confident pose or striking markings. Good contrast between your pet and the background helps us build a bolder composition.
What works best
- Use natural daylight, ideally near a window or outdoors
- Take the photo at your pet's eye level
- Make sure the eyes are sharp and clearly visible
- Choose a photo that shows their true colouring and markings
- Send the original, full-resolution image
What to avoid
- Filters, heavy edits or beauty effects
- Blurry or low-light photos
- Harsh shadows across the face
- Screenshots or images forwarded through messaging apps, which can lose detail
- Photos where the face is partly hidden by objects, people or other pets
Frame options
Every portrait is framed in solid wood with a 21 mm moulding, shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and an MDF backing, ready to hang. The A4 can also stand on a shelf or desk.
Black
A deep, crisp finish that draws a sharp, graphic outline around your portrait. Ideal for contemporary interiors, pale walls and gallery arrangements.
Oak
A warm, natural wood tone that softens the edges of a room. Lovely with timber floors, gentle palettes and relaxed, layered spaces.
White
A clean, bright finish that lets the portrait breathe. Beautiful on painted walls and in light, airy rooms.
What's included
- A personalised portrait of one pet, created from your photo
- A private digital proof before anything is printed
- Your pet's name on the artwork, free and optional
- Our Likeness Promise: if the proof doesn't capture your pet's recognisable features, we correct it at no cost
- One style adjustment, such as warming the background or refining a small detail
- A4, A3 or A2 giclée print with pigment inks on 240 gsm matt archival paper
- Solid wood frame in Black, White or Oak, with shatter-resistant acrylic glazing and MDF backing
- Wall hanger on the back; the A4 also has a stand for a shelf or desk
- Free Royal Mail 48 Tracked delivery in the UK
FAQ
Will the Gallery Portrait still look like my pet?
Yes. The style is more expressive, but your pet's recognisable features (eyes, markings, colouring and expression) stay true. If the proof doesn't capture them, our Likeness Promise means we correct it at no cost.
How do I plan it into a gallery wall?
The finished frames are approximately 240 × 327 mm (A4), 327 × 450 mm (A3) and 450 × 624 mm (A2), so the sizes sit comfortably together. Lay paper templates on the floor first, then on the wall; the A4 has a stand on the back, so it can lean on a shelf while you decide.
Do I need a photo to order?
No. You can upload it on the order form, or choose “Send it later” and reply to the email we send after checkout. If it isn't suitable, we'll ask for another before we start, and we send your private proof within 2 working days of receiving it.
What makes a good photo?
A sharp, well-lit photo taken at your pet's eye level, with the eyes clearly visible and the face unobstructed. Natural daylight is ideal. Avoid filters, heavy shadows, blur and very small or tightly cropped images. Each style also has its own photo tip on its product page.
Will it look like my pet?
That is the whole point. We focus on the features that make your pet recognisable: their eyes, markings, colouring and expression. If your proof doesn't capture them, our Likeness Promise means we correct it at no cost.
Can I make changes to my proof?
Yes. Likeness corrections are covered: if your proof misses their eyes, markings, colouring or expression, we correct it at no cost. One style adjustment is included too, such as warming the background, brightening the image or refining a small detail. Nothing is printed until you approve your portrait.
Can my pet's name be added to the artwork?
Yes, free of charge. Tick the name option on the order form and type the name exactly as you would like it to appear, up to 20 characters. You'll see it on your digital proof before anything is printed.
What sizes are available?
Three sizes, measured as the finished frame: A4 240 × 327 mm (9.4 × 12.9 in), A3 327 × 450 mm (12.9 × 17.7 in) and A2 450 × 624 mm (17.7 × 24.6 in). Every frame is 22 mm deep. Use the size guide on the order form to see them to scale.
What is the frame made from? Is there glass?
A solid wood moulding, 21 mm wide, in a Black, White or Oak finish. Instead of glass we use shatter-resistant 2 mm acrylic glazing, with an MDF backing. Every size has a fixed hanger for the wall, and the A4 also has a stand for a shelf or desk. The artwork is a giclée print with 12-colour pigment inks on 240 gsm matt archival paper.
How long does delivery take?
Free Royal Mail 48 Tracked delivery to the UK. We send your proof within 2 working days of receiving your photo; once approved, your portrait is printed, framed and packed in 3–5 working days and usually arrives 2–5 working days later.
Christmas: order by 8 December and approve your proof by 10 December.
Can I include more than one pet?
Each portrait features one pet. If you share your home with more than one companion, you could order a portrait for each, in matching or complementary styles.
Ready when you are
The photo is already on your phone. Let's put it on your wall.
From £64.90 Free UK tracked delivery
Create this portrait- Proof before print
- Likeness Promise
- Printed and framed in the UK
