The Soft Portrait

£64.90

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Order by 8 December for Christmas delivery.

Private proof before print
Likeness Promise
Free UK delivery

The quiet side of the one you love

The sleepy blink. The soft muzzle. The way they curl up beside you at the end of the day. The Soft Portrait is made for those moments.

Pale creams, warm greys and gentle, diffused light give your pet a calm, airy portrait that feels restful the moment you see it. It is the lightest of our Signature styles, designed for bright rooms where a darker, heavier image would feel out of place.

Why you'll love the Soft

Calm by design. Soft light and gentle contrast let your pet's tender expression come through.
Dark coats stand out. Black and dark-coated pets look striking against the pale backgrounds, with detail kept in the fur.
Warmer or cooler, your call. Warming or cooling the background is a typical simple adjustment, included once you have seen your proof.

Where it looks best

Bedrooms, nurseries, bright kitchens and Scandinavian-leaning spaces. Oak echoes pale floors and natural textures, White melts into them, and Black gives a quietly modern outline.

A gentle gift for a new home, a new arrival, or someone who simply adores their pet. Choose your size and frame above to create yours.

Size, print & frame

Sizes (finished frame): A4 240 × 327 mm (9.4 × 12.9 in) · A3 327 × 450 mm (12.9 × 17.7 in) · A2 450 × 624 mm (17.7 × 24.6 in). Every frame is 22 mm deep.

Print: giclée, with 12-colour pigment inks on 240 gsm matt archival paper (bright white, acid-free, ISO 9706).

Frame: solid wood moulding, 21 mm wide, in a Black, White or Oak finish. Shatter-resistant 2 mm acrylic glazing (no glass) and an MDF backing board.

Ready to display: fixed hanger for the wall. The A4 size also has a stand on the back, so it can sit on a shelf or desk.

Printed and framed in the UK, in plastic-free packaging.

Delivery & Christmas

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.

Your photo

Upload your photo on the order form, or choose “Send it later” and we'll email you after checkout. A sharp, well-lit photo where the face, eyes and markings are visible works best. If it isn't suitable, we'll ask for another before we start.

We send your private proof within 2 working days of receiving your photo. Adding your pet's name to the artwork is free and optional.

Damage, returns & refunds

Each portrait is made to order, so change-of-mind returns don't apply. If it arrives damaged or faulty, we'll put it right as UK consumer law requires. Read our Returns & Refunds Policy.

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The Soft Portrait

What makes this portrait different

The Soft Portrait is the lightest and most understated of the Signature styles. Instead of depth and drama, it works with pale, airy tones, diffused light and gentle contrast, so your pet's expression comes through with tenderness. It is designed for bright, calm rooms where a deeper, richer portrait might feel too heavy.

A gentle gift for a new home, a new arrival, or someone who simply adores their pet.

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.

1
Choose size and frame
Check out securely. No photo is needed to order.
2
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.
3
Approve your proof
Your private proof arrives within 2 working days. Nothing is printed until you approve.
4
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: Photos taken in soft daylight, such as on an overcast day or near a north-facing window, suit this style best. A relaxed, sleepy or affectionate expression is ideal.

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

Does the Soft Portrait work for dark-coated pets?

Yes. Dark coats look striking against the pale backgrounds of this style, and we keep detail in the fur so their features remain clear and recognisable.

Can the background be made warmer or cooler?

Yes. Warming or cooling the background is a typical simple adjustment, and one is included once you have seen your proof.

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?

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.

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