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In memory of your cat

Cat memorial portraits, made from your favourite photo

The slow blink across the room. The favourite spot by the window. The way they decided, one day, that you were theirs. A portrait keeps your cat close, exactly as you remember them.

Create your cat's portrait, free

From £49 · free tracked UK delivery · see it free before you pay

A framed charcoal portrait of a tabby cat on a hallway table
Charcoal drawing of a tabby cat with blue eyes
Quiet Light
Oil painting style portrait of a tabby cat
The Heirloom

Examples are made from photos shared freely for public use.

Every whisker, every marking

Cats are wonderfully particular, and so are their faces. Your portrait is created to keep their exact markings, coat pattern, eye colour and expression, faithful to your photo, with nothing added.

Close-up photos work beautifully for cats, especially ones where you can see their eyes clearly. You see two portraits in about a minute, and a person looks over your chosen portrait before it is printed.

Oil, watercolour or charcoal

The fine charcoal of Quiet Light suits the detail of a cat’s fur and eyes especially well. The Heirloom gives a warm, classical oil portrait, and In the Garden a soft watercolour with pale greens and morning light.

Made to keep

Printed on heavyweight Hahnemühle cotton paper or 400gsm artist’s canvas in the UK, framed or unframed, with their name or a few words beneath if you wish. Delivery by tracked courier is always included.

See their portrait first, free

Share a photo, choose a style and see two portraits in about a minute. You only pay if one feels right, and every portrait is looked over by hand before it is printed.

Create your cat's portrait, free

Questions

What kind of photo works best?

A clear, well-lit photo where their face and eyes are easy to see. It does not need to be professional; a phone photo is perfect. Our photo guide has a few simple tips.

How are the portraits made?

Each portrait is created from your photo using artificial intelligence, guided by our three styles and instructed to keep your companion's exact likeness. You choose the one you love, and a person looks over every portrait before it is printed.

Can I see the portrait before I pay?

Yes. We create two portraits for you to choose from, and you can ask for more. Previews are shown small and marked; the printed portrait is clear and in full detail.

Do you paint cats, rabbits and other animals?

Yes. Dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, birds and every other much-loved companion.

How long does it take?

Once you order, we look over the portrait by hand before it goes to print. Most are printed within a few working days and then travel by tracked courier, usually arriving a day or two later.

What happens to my photo?

It is used only to make your portrait, never shared, and deleted 60 days after your portrait arrives. If you don’t place an order, it is deleted after 7 days. More in our privacy page.