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Custom pet portrait & pet memorial art guides
Photo tips, art style guidance, canvas sizing and memorial gift ideas — written by the artists who make every PetlyArt piece.
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Pet Photo Guide: the reference photo rules for custom pet portraits
Resolution, lighting, eye-level angles, framing per product, multiple pets and memorial photos — everything our artists need for a first-pass proof approval.
Read the photo guideSeptember 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Personalised Pet Blanket Care & Washing Guide
Keep your custom pet blanket soft and vibrant. Follow our step-by-step care and washing guide for fleece and Sherpa fabrics to prevent fading and matting.
Read the guideAugust 25, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Choose the Best Photo for a Custom Cat Portrait
Selecting the ideal reference image ensures your custom cat portrait captures every unique feature, from whisker detail to eye expression. Here is what to look for.
Read the guideAugust 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Personalized Pet Loss Blanket: Sizes, Fabrics and What to Print
A memorial blanket is the keepsake people actually use. Here is how to choose the size, layout and wording — and how to wash it safely.
Read the guideAugust 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Custom Pet Memorial Canvas: How to Choose Size, Style and Wording
What actually makes a memorial canvas worth hanging — size for the wall, a forgiving style, and wording you will still like in ten years.
Read the guideAugust 20, 2026 · 8 min read
Pet Photo Guide: The Reference Photo Rules for Custom Pet Portraits
Everything our artists need in a reference photo — resolution, light, angle, framing and the special cases for multiple pets and memorial images.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Thoughtful Custom Dog Portrait Gift Ideas for Dog Moms
Looking for the perfect gift for a dedicated dog mom? Explore thoughtful custom dog portrait gift ideas that capture her pet's unique personality beautifully.
Read the guideAugust 16, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Become a Partner for a Pet Portrait Brand
For vet clinics, groomers, crematoriums and creators: what a referral partnership involves and what it actually pays.
Read the guideAugust 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Can You Make a Pet Portrait From an Old or Blurry Photo?
Usually yes. Here is what can be rebuilt by hand, what cannot, and how to give a weak photo the best chance.
Read the guideAugust 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How Does a Custom Pet Portrait Work, Step by Step?
From phone photo to framed canvas: what actually happens after you order, and where you get to change your mind.
Read the guideAugust 4, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is the Best Pet Memorial Gift for the Loss of a Dog?
The short answer: a personalised memorial portrait of the dog, with their name and dates. Here is why, and what else works when it does not fit.
Read the guideJuly 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Pet Portrait Canvas Size Guide
How big should your pet canvas be? Room-by-room guidance, hanging heights and when to size up.
Read the guideJuly 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Choosing an Art Style for Your Custom Pet Portrait
Four styles, four very different rooms. A practical guide to picking the one that fits your pet and your wall.
Read the guideJune 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Meaningful Pet Memorial Gift Ideas
What to give someone who has lost a pet, and how to make a memorial gift feel personal rather than generic.
Read the guideJune 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Take a Good Photo for a Custom Pet Portrait
Great portraits start with an ordinary phone photo taken the right way. Here is exactly what our artists look for.
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