Guides
Practical guides on choosing a style, taking the right photo of your pet, and giving a portrait as a gift.
Embroidered or Printed Pet Hoodie: Which to Choose
Every pet hoodie, sweatshirt and t-shirt we make can be printed, and the Line design can be embroidered too. Here's how the two look and ...
Gotcha Day Gift Ideas
A gotcha day is the anniversary of the day a pet was adopted, and adopted animals rarely have a known birthday, so that date becomes the ...
What Size Wall Art Fits Your Space
Wall art should span about two thirds of the furniture beneath it and hang with its centre 57 to 60 inches from the floor. This guide wor...
West & Willow Alternatives, Compared
People look for a West & Willow alternative for one of three reasons: to see the artwork before it prints without paying extra, to ch...
How to Take a Great Photo of Your Dog with a Phone
The best photo of your dog for a portrait is sharp, taken at eye level in daylight, facing the camera, with the head and chest filling th...
Best Custom Pet Portrait Companies, Compared
The custom pet portrait market splits into digital illustration brands that print and frame, hand-painted studios that ship a physical pa...
Pet Portrait Styles: Which One Fits Your Pet?
A custom pet portrait comes down to one choice: the style. This guide walks through the seven we make, from a quiet line drawing to a bol...