Custom Cat Portrait Original Gouache Painting

A little piece of your cat's magic, captured in a painting.

Every cat has a story to tell, a personality all their own, and those little quirks that make them so special to us.

At Cat & Cats, I create one-of-a-kind, hand-painted cat portraits inspired by your beloved feline companions. Rather than simply recreating a photograph, I aim to capture the character, charm, and individuality of each cat through my whimsical, fairytale-inspired illustrations.

Whether it's a portrait of your cherished companion, a thoughtful gift for a fellow cat lover, or a special way to remember a beloved friend, each painting is created with love, imagination, and careful attention to detail.

Painting Details

• Medium: Original hand-painted gouache illustration

• Paper: Premium 100% cotton, hot-pressed watercolour paper

• Paint: Professional-grade gouache

• Available sizes:

  • Small: 7 × 5 inches (17.8 × 12.7 cm)

  • Large: 10 × 7 inches (25.4 × 17.8 cm)

• Framing: Complimentary framing included

• Processing time: Approximately 2–4 weeks

Each portrait is an original painting, not a digital illustration or printed reproduction.

How to Commission Your Portrait

1. Choose your size and place your order

Select your preferred painting size and complete your purchase through the website.

Full payment is required at the time of purchase. Work on your commissioned painting will only begin once full payment has been received and all necessary information has been provided.

2. Tell me about your cat

After placing your order, please send me an email at artbycatherinej@gmail.com with the following information:

• Photographs: A selection of clear photos of your cat, ideally showing their face, markings, and distinctive features.

• A little introduction: Your cat's name, age (if known), and a brief description.

• Their personality: Are they curious, mischievous, gentle, adventurous, or perhaps a little bit of everything?

• What makes them special: I'd love to hear about your relationship with your cat, your favourite memories together, or the little things that make them unique.

• Any special requests: Feel free to share any ideas, meaningful details, or elements you would love to see incorporated into the painting.

The more I learn about your cat, the more personal and meaningful I can make the illustration.

3. Let the magic begin

Once I've received your photographs and information, I'll begin creating your portrait. Each painting is carefully developed in my signature whimsical, storybook-inspired style.

4. Your painting is ready!

Once completed, your original painting will be carefully framed, packaged, and prepared for its journey to you.

A Note About My Artistic Style

My portraits are whimsical, illustrative, and inspired by fairytales and children's picture books, rather than photorealistic.

While I pay close attention to your cat's distinctive features and personality, I interpret them through my own artistic style, often incorporating imaginative details and storytelling elements.

Please take a moment to browse the product images and examples of my previous commissions before purchasing, to make sure my illustration style is what you're looking for.

Complimentary Framing

Every commissioned portrait comes with a complimentary frame, personally selected by me to complement the finished artwork.

Frame styles and colours may vary depending on availability and the individual painting.

If you would prefer to receive your painting without a frame, please select "Unframed"

Availability & Processing Time

To give each painting the time and attention it deserves, I accept only a limited number of commissions, depending on my schedule.

The estimated processing time is 2–4 weeks after receiving all the necessary photographs and information.

Please note that this is the time required to create and prepare your painting. Shipping time is additional.

Payment, Cancellations & Refunds

Each commissioned painting is a unique, personalised artwork created specifically for you.

• Full payment is required upfront. No work will begin until payment has been received in full.
  
• Cancellations: If you wish to cancel your order before work has begun, please contact me as soon as possible.
  
• Refunds: Once work on your personalised painting has begun, cancellations and refunds are generally not accepted.
  
• Personalised artwork: As each portrait is made to your individual specifications, the standard 14-day withdrawal right generally does not apply, where the applicable legal exception is met.
  
• Statutory rights: This policy does not affect your legal rights if an artwork is faulty, damaged, not as described, or if a refund is otherwise required by applicable law.
  

Please ensure that you are happy with my artistic style and have provided all relevant details before commissioning your portrait.