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Explore the creative process behind Pet Portraits by Reebok in our monthly blog. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, tips, and inspiration straight from the artist.

Timelapse Time!

Timelapse Video of Annie the Aussie’s Hand drawn Pet Portrait

Annie the Aussie is such a pretty girl! According to her mom, "She's a spunky, girly, attention seeking little girl. She loves to snuggle and play with her blue ball. She is very expressive, meaning she gives you eyes, smiles, pulls your finger very gently to get your attention and loves to play."

I make a lot of timelapse videos for my social media accounts but most of them don’t make it to my website… because I have to have time to draw! Haha! If you love this video and you’d like to see more, visit my social media pages! Instagram is the real motherlode, but you can also see more timelapse videos on my Facebook and Tiktok accounts!

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FAQ

I've been drawing pet portraits for clients since 2017 and I get some questions more than others. So I thought I'd share the answers to the top 3 in case you have them too!

Custom Dog Portrait

FAQ#1: How much does it cost?

Price depends on the size and complexity! My traditional bust portrait starts at 4x6 inches and $95, and my full body portrait starts at 11x14 inches and $315. Factors that affect price include adding the pet's name to the portrait or putting multiple animals in one portrait together.

Here's a 2025 price chart!

FAQ #2: How long does it take?

My turnaround time fluctuates depending on the time of year. I'm currently taking orders for delivery mid-April! If you have a request regarding delivery let me know. I can't always accommodate those, but I'll let you know if I'm able!

FAQ #3: What kind of photo is best for my portrait?

Better Photo Quality= Better Portrait! I need a photo that shows me your pet in the position you'd like drawn. Here are some tips to help you pick (or take) great reference photos!

1) Natural Lighting. Outdoor photos are often best. Avoid dimly lit or flash photos.

2) Face-On. Most clients prefer a full-on view of their pet. Pro tip: make sure both eyes are showing!

3) Get down on their level. Take photos at your pet’s eye level, not looking down at them.

4) Get close. Fill the camera frame. Photos taken from far away often don’t have sharp enough resolution.

5) Be patient! Snapping or finding the perfect photo of your pet takes time!

Great Example Photo

Great Quality Reference Photo

Low Quality Photo

Poor Quality Reference Photo

Finally, I realize that in some cases, such as memorial portraits, you may have access to a limited number of photos. If you have any questions regarding the quality of your photos, don’t hesitate to ask me by filling out my Contact form! I’m happy to give feedback on your photos and make portrait recommendations.

Pet Portrait Questions

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Did I answer your questions? I hope so, but if not, I have a FAQ page that answers even more questions! You can click here to visit that page.

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All About German Shorthaired Pointers!

While I draw all pets, some of you may know that I specialize in GSP Portraits!

German Shorthaired Pointers are delightful, versatile, and unique dogs.  Since I've started drawing pet portraits I've met so many different personalities thru the tales my clients tell me about their furbabies.

So I thought, it's time to give GSPs their very own page!

I've always felt that the beauty of what I do is in the detail, and GSP Portraits are always detailed because of their unique coats!  I take pride in getting their coat patterns just right and I always reach out if I have questions about your reference photos.

German Shorthaired Pointer Portraits

Click to Visit the GSP Page!

Curious about portrait size options?  I get this question all the time!

My bust portraits start at the 4x6 inch size and are available thru the 16x20.  

Full body portraits are available in sizes 11x14 thru 16x20.

4x6 and 5x7 portraits are great for a tabletop frame, while 11x14 thru 16x20 go great on a wall.  The 8x10 is particularly versatile in that it can go either way! 

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14x18 Celebration Sale Event!
Custom Portrait Sizes on a Wall

I'm so excited to share with you guys that the 14x18 Full-Body Portrait size is now available, and to celebrate, I'm having a 14x18 Portrait Sale Event!!

For one week only, I'm offering the 14x18 Full-Body Portrait at $50 off!

14x18 custom pet portrait

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The 14x18 is a great option for a centerpiece on an open wall like a living room or an office.  Use it as a stand-alone piece or as an anchor for your gallery wall!

I've simulated frames to give you an idea of what you could do, but since I don't ship frames you will get to choose a style that fits your taste and space!  Frame it bigger to take up more space on your wall or frame it smaller to take up less.  I always include framing instructions to help you out and I'm available to you at any time for questions!

Pet Portraits compared by size

Size Comparison of Full-Body Pet Portraits

How to get the $50 Discount: Click the purple circle below, then select "14x18/1 Face" from the drop-down menu.  The discount will be applied automatically!  You only have 1 week, so don't wait! Only thru 2/25/25.

Questions? Reach out to me thru my Contact Form by clicking here!

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New Portrait Size Coming SOON!

I'm offering a new portrait size: 14x18 inches!


Up 'til now I've only offered the 11x14 and then the 16x20, but I've started drawing so many full-body portraits, I've decided to give you all a new size option!

I'm really excited about the 14x18 because I know the jump from 11x14 to 16x20 was huge.  I'm excited to offer you guys an in-between option so you can pick the best fit for your unique family!

Here's the scoop on the 14x18: it's considered a sub-standard size in the framing industry, so you won't have as many framing options if you're looking for a readymade frame.  But if you're looking for a custom frame anyway, the size doesn't matter!  (By the way, I ran a custom frame shop for several years after college, so if you have any questions about the framing instructions I include in all my packages, reach out to me anytime!)

Order your Custom Pet Portrait

Click Here to Order your Custom Pet Portrait!

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Custom ADD-ONs

Did you know that once I’ve drawn your dog, I can also make fun printed add-on items to go with it?!

Christmas Ornaments: I make these by hand and use real wood slices, so each one is unique! Santa hat is optional. Customize the text however you want! Approx. 3 inches in diameter.

Stickers: Come in packs of 2. Measure approx. 3.5 inches.

Keychains: 2 sided, approx. 1.5 inches in diameter.

Ornaments, Stickers, Keychains with your dog on them

Click to learn more about Custom Portrait Add-Ons

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Timelapse Video of Nelli the GSP

Timelapse video of Nelli the German Shorthaired Pointer, GSP drawing, Custom Pet Portrait

I had so much fun getting to draw Nelli the German Shorthaired Pointer!

If you’ve been following me awhile, you may have seen the gorgeous portrait I got to draw of Remi, Nelli’s “sis” awhile ago, and this year, I got to draw Nelli too! Remi and Nelli are a couple of super fun GSPs with a ton of personality! You can catch their weekly antics on TikTok at @justinfloyd or on Instagram at @kayak_plug

Go give them a follow, you will never be disappointed with Justin’s videos with his “ladies” as he calls them!

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Fall Events 2024
2024 Fall Events Atlanta GA

Fall Events are finally here! I love getting to meet people at my in-person events around the Atlanta area! This season is my favorite because nothing beats a Fall Festival. Stop by to see Pet Portraits by Reebok drawing live at any of these events! Here’s where you can find me in the 2024 Fall Festival Season:

September 21-22, 2024 Suwanee Fest, Town Center Park: https://suwaneefest.com/

September 28-29, 2024 Duluth Fall Festival, downtown Duluth: https://duluthfallfestival.org/

October 19-20, 2024 Gold Rush Days, downtown Dahlonega: https://goldrushdaysfestival.com/

October 25-27, 2024 Braselton Antique and Artisan Festival, downtown Braselton: https://www.vintagemarkets.net/

November 9-10, 2024 Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival, Lanier Tech, Cumming: https://sawneeart.org/christmas-festival

November 14-16, 2024 Vintage Market Days, Gas South Convention Center: https://vintagemarketdays.com/market/greater-atlanta/index.php

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My BIGGEST Sale of the Year!

Want to know the most amazing gift you could give that person in your life who already has everything?  I have 3 words for you:  Custom.  Pet.  Portrait.


Custom Pet Portraits are the perfect gift for someone who:

🤍Has a dog they love more than life

💜Had a beloved pet that passed away

🤍Already has all the generic pet stuff

 

Why is it the perfect gift?  Because even if they already have all the generic pet stuff, they don’t have a pet portrait that I drew by hand.  Yes, you heard that right.  I draw every single one of my pet portraits BY HAND.  That means this gift is an authentic, textured piece of artwork as unique as the pet!

 

And this is the perfect time to order it, because I’m about to have my biggest sale of the year!  Sept. 1-7, 2024 only, my custom pet portraits are 15% off sizes 5x7 thru 11x14, no promo code needed.  Just visit the item listing to see the Sale Prices!

 

Ready to order?

Ordering Page

Sale Prices will be live Sept. 1-7, 2024

 

Have Questions?  Reach out to me anytime thru my Contact Page, or send me an email at PetPortraitsbyReebok@gmail.com 

 

Pet Portraits by Reebok is just me, I’m a one-woman show!  And I actually answer every question you send!

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Family Portrait

I absolutely loved getting to draw this Family Portrait recently!

This client reached out to me to chat about ordering a Family Portrait of all the dogs for her husband. We chatted a couple times and she sent me a ton of photos of the girls 😍

Once we decided which layout and reference photos best suited her girls’ individual personalities, I got to work. Drawing 3 dogs in one portrait is a lot more complicated than just a single dog portrait, but when I finally finished I sat back in my chair, took it all in at once and smiled. I mean, just look at all their faces!!

And I heard back that her husband loves it 🤍

Thinking about doing your own Family Portrait? Reach out to me anytime to chat about the process or ask me your questions! The best way to do that is through my contact form. I read everything you send, and I will answer you however you choose (email, text, or phone call!) Here’s the link to my contact form:

Pet Portraits by Reebok Contact Form

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Christmas in July ❤️🤍💙

Did you know that it you've ordered a Pet Portrait from me, you can order Custom Christmas ornaments of it for $12 each?! You even get to pick whether or not to add the Santa hat, and the text is completely customizable!

These make great gifts for the whole family!

If you love this idea but you haven’t ordered a Portrait yet, you can order them at the same time! Just order the Custom Portrait then add the Christmas Ornament Add-on to your cart when you check out!

If you have a question just reach out to me with the Contact Form!

Custom Christmas Ornament Add-On

Order a Custom Christmas Ornament of your pet from a past order!

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Standard Sizes in Real Life

See Standard Sizes in Real Life!

Is real life application of inches kind of a vague concept to you?  No worries!  Here’s a comparison between my most popular pet portrait sizes!  5x7, 8x10, and 11x14 are the sizes people order from me most often!

8x10 is my most popular size and I think that’s because it’s the most versatile- it could go either in a tabletop frame or a wall frame.  The smaller 5x7 fits best in a simple tabletop frame, and the 11x14 is made for your wall!

So does this help you decide which portrait size is the best fit for you? I’m happy to help you figure this out, contact me anytime for one-on-one feedback about your project!