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Best composition Your portrait is based on your favourite photos. You’ll be asked to upload photos when ordering online or opt to email after you’ve ordered. Let us know your favourite photo or upload up to 6 and leave the choice to us. Your custom pet portrait is much more than copying a photo. It’s about capturing personality and character, in an original, handmade painting or drawing. Before we start your portrait, we’ll email you to agree the best composition, the final reference photo and to confirm any special requests with you.

What makes a good pet photo? Outdoor photos taken in natural light, which show your pets eye colour are best. Some good examples above, all taken using a phone camera. Get your pet to look at you and take a photo at the same level as they are. We recommend a 1MB file size, which is possible from most phone cameras. Our team has a lot of expertise, so please email your photos to us for quick advice.

More than one pet? If you have more than one pet, we can combine up to three pets from different photos and include them together on one portrait. We’ll send you a composition sketch to approve.

How Tilly & Blue works

  • 1. Choose a style you love

  • 2. Upload your favourite photos

  • 3. Artist consultation

  • 4. View & approve in 14 days

  • 5. Display & fall in love again!

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  • I’m so impressed Jane has really captured Molly well and it brought a tear to my eye when I saw it. View this artist

    Ian, London

  • Absolutely perfect, just what we wanted. We love it thank you. View this artist

    Melanie, Worcester

  • Nicky did a portrait of our beloved dog Candy that we sadly lost in April. All I can say is thank you. Although tinged with sadness and a heavy heart, the portrait will be cherished with a sad tear and a happy smile. View this artist

    Anna, France

  • I had this portrait done just over a year ago for Franks 12th birthday. Today would be his 13th birthday. The portrait is all the more poignant now he’s passed, as we look at it with happiness rather than heartbreak. I’m so glad we had this done while he was still so full of life. View this artist

    Julie, Nottingham

  • My painting arrived safely today and it’s absolutely great. Thank you all very much for such a fabulous service. And to the very talented Margaret! View this artist

    Christine, Leeds

  • Wow, all three portraits look fantastic! Thanks for all of your help during this process, it’s been unbelievably easy and quicker than I ever imagined. Pass on my thanks and compliments to Margaret, she’s done an amazing job. View this artist

    Craig, Gloucs

  • We received the painting and it’s amazing! Karen has done an absolutely phenomenal job at capturing Moloko’s likeness. It has taken pride of place in the kitchen. Thank you all so much for your exceptional service and skills.
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    Kieran & Chris

  • My picture of Billy arrived today. I wanted to thank you and Rohanna for a beautiful picture of my boy. The service has been fantastic with help in choosing a style and showing me different frames to decide what to go for. I really appreciate the amazing service. View this artist

    Stephen, Falkirk

  • My parents are so happy with the portrait of our recently deceased Rosie. Karen has really captured her so well. Everyone loves the fact her eyes follow you around the room haha. The service and process was just as impressive as the end result. Thanks so much!!! View this artist

    Glen, Newcastle

  • The customer service was exceptional. We were kept informed every step of the way about our portrait. Karen captured every tiny detail of Nanuq. Her passion, commitment and skill really shone through in her work. Could not have chosen a better artist. View this artist

    Deb, Somerset

  • Love the portrait of my two Lhasas. It’s captured their personality exactly. How do you do that from a photo? I must praise the customer service. There was a full discussion by email and I was able to ask, if they could draw Taffy’s ears a bit longer because the groomer had got a bit carried away. View this artist

    Mari, Warwick

  • I’ve just opened the box OMG it is amazing. It has such detail in the fur and eyes I was moved by the true likeness of their faces. This portrait is a Valentine’s present, I’m sure this will melt her heart. I’m so happy I found this website and will be recommending to all my friends. View this artist

    C.P., London

  • Brilliant Mothers Day gift. We lost Bobo after 16 years, so Mum was beyond thrilled to receive this beautiful gift that captures him perfectly. A special reminder of an incredible dog means more than I can say. Thank you for fantastic care and customer service. View this artist

    Cheri, Glasgow

  • I absolutely love it! Really does them both justice and brought a tear to my eye. We can’t wait to hang it on our wall. Please tell Laura how much we love the picture. View this artist

    Joan, South Tyneside

  • Our beloved Mortimer was sadly killed by a car. I commissioned a portrait to create a wonderful memory. Margaret captured his personality beautifully – I cried when I saw it, tears for loss and happiness for the memory. The portrait has pride of place. View this artist

    Sonia, Banbury

  • You have managed to make me cry and I wouldn’t normally like people who did that!! Thank you sincerely for the most amazing experience. The painting is just perfect! View this artist

    Paul, London

  • We were given a Christmas gift voucher for a portrait of our beloved King Charles Cavalier ‘Binky’. Absolutely delighted, it’s a perfect likeness. You’ve caught Binky’s personality absolutely spot on! We will treasure forever. View this artist

    Michelle, Newcastle

  • I’m so delighted with Jaffa’s portrait, please pass on my thanks to Nicky. My husband is overjoyed with it. View this artist

    Elaine, Durham

  • I absolutely love them, she has done a fantastic job and both portraits are gorgeous. I’m really looking forward to receiving them! View this artist

    Megan, Derby

  • We absolutely love our portrait of our gorgeous kitty. Margaret captured her likeness perfectly. Love how Margaret was able to capture her blue eyes and her wonky coloured paw as well. It’s perfect! Gave this to my hubby for our first wedding anniversary. View this artist

    Angela, Aberdeen

  • We were looking for a modern painting of our rescue cat Asher. Louise has captured her so perfectly and we just love the texture of our portrait. View this artist

    Steve, Glasgow

  • I commissioned a portrait of Jasper for my daughter who was distraught after losing him. She was in tears when she saw the portrait; the likeness was incredible and Asti captured his spirit beautifully. I can’t thank you enough for the exceptional customer service. View this artist

    Jean, Corbridge

  • So glad I found this website. I wanted a painting of my friend’s pet for a special birthday gift. I am astounded at how good the painting is and my friend is over the moon. First class service and very patient with me when trying to send a photo of the pet. View this artist

    Donna, Cumbria

  • Had trouble with another company who couldn’t get Alfie right so I cancelled. Tilly and Blue were amazing and couldn’t have done anything any better. View this artist

    Julie, Nuneaton

  • Really friendly, helpful and efficient service! Very pleased with the finished graphite portrait of our two dogs.​ View this artist

    Nikki, Warwick

  • I am absolutely over the moon with our portrait, which we won in June! Gatsby looks super cool, thank you. View this artist

    Rachel, Newcastle

  • Great personal service and a wonderful product. Delighted with the quality of our portrait. View this artist

    Dave, Edinburgh

  • Receiving our amazing portrait, has really helped us deal with losing Honey last month. Can’t believe how lifelike it is. View this artist

    Kelly, Oxford

  • Amazing service. Took a couple of photos and produced a likeness that is so lively and life like it brought tears to the owners eyes. I can’t praise the company and the artist enough. View this artist

    Ed, Sussex

  • Amazingly lifelike and a fitting tribute to my beloved dog, Kenji. Utterly professional and fantastic quality would recommend to anyone. View this artist

    Martin, Middlesbrough

  • You have captured the essence, soul, and heart of my two girls. Thank you from the bottom of my heart it is without doubt THE best gift I have EVER had. View the artist

    Sarah, Tynemouth

  • Great isn’t the word. I couldn’t stop crying when I saw her. Thanks for an amazing service. View this artist

    Jay, Leicester

  • The picture has just arrived safely and it is beautiful, the preview you sent didn’t do it justice. It’s exquisite! Thank you to Margaret for her amazing talent of capturing Fergus and Seamus! View this artist

    Kate, East Sussex

  • Oh my goodness, Jack’s picture arrived today. Amazing service, amazing picture, thank you doesn’t come close. View this artist

    Clare, Cumbria

  • The care taken to understand what we were looking for and their customer service were outstanding. We all absolutely adore our portrait! View this artist

    Caroline, Newcastle

  • Thank you for the beautiful watercolour of my sister’s beloved rag doll cat. It made a wonderful birthday present which my sister ‘adores’. The company took great care to ensure the best likeness. View this artist

    Tessa, Bath

  • Oh my lord. Absolutely perfect!! I can’t believe how true it is, thank you so so much! I’m blown away by the level of service and communication I’ve had. View this artist

    Frankie, Chesterfield

  • I got very emotional when I saw our gorgeous portrait, absolutely love it! Words can’t say thank you enough. View this artist

    Susan, Hampshire