Looking for a way to celebrate your pet? A custom portrait is more than a decoration. It’s a way to honour the animal by your side, whether they’re still with you or remembered fondly.

Using your favourite photos, Monica creates hand-painted portraits of dogs, cats and other animals. Each painting is made to order, carefully packed, and posted across Australia.

Why Commission a Pet Portrait?

Photos fade into albums and phone galleries. A painting turns a moment into something permanent – something you can hang in your home and see every day.

Clients often commission portraits as:

• A gift for a pet lover
• A way to remember a pet who’s passed
• A personal keepsake for their home
• A birthday, anniversary or Christmas surprise

Every painting is one of a kind, and every animal is treated with care.

How It Works

The process is simple:

• Choose a photo you love
• Send it through using the contact form
• Monica will reply with a quote and turnaround time
• Once confirmed, your painting begins

Shipping is available across Australia. If you’re local to Victoria, pick-up can also be arranged.

Monica’s Style

With over 20 years of experience, Monica’s portraits are known for their quiet detail and emotional depth. She paints dogs, cats, birds, horses – even the occasional goat. The goal is not just to recreate the photo, but to bring the animal’s spirit into the painting.

“I’ve had people tell me they cried when they opened the parcel. That’s the highest compliment I can get.”
— Monica Smith, Artist

What to Expect

Paintings can be done in square or rectangular formats and are available in a range of sizes. Prices start from $265. You can view all sizing options on the Prices page.
Once complete, your painting is carefully wrapped and shipped with tracking. Most orders are completed within 2–3 weeks.

Australia-Wide Delivery

Based in Victoria, Monica ships to every state and territory. Whether you’re in a city or remote area, your painting will arrive safely, ready to hang.

Order Your Custom Pet Portrait

If you’ve been meaning to commission a portrait, now’s a great time. Monica’s paintings have become treasured keepsakes for pet lovers all over Australia.

Send through your photo using the contact form, and we’ll guide you through the rest.