Let Me Paint a Custom Pet Memorial Portrait of Your Furry Friend — Order a Custom Pet Portrait of your Favourite Photo | South Africa
Pattern Design
Pet Portraits
illustration
wall art
Custom Pet Portraits from Photos
Hallo, I’m Hannelie Gouws. I create custom hand-painted pet portraits from your favourite photos, capturing the personality, detail, and spirit of beloved dogs, cats, birds, and other animals. I’m based in Cape Town, South Africa, and I offer watercolour, gouache, coloured pencil, and soft pastel pet portraits for gifts, memorials, and keepsakes.
Why People Choose Custom Pet Artwork?
Because some moments deserve more than a photo on your phone. A custom piece becomes something you display in your home, its a gift with meaning and a treasure for years to come. It’s not just about how it looks—it’s about how it feels every time you see it and knowing that a human touch with human emotion went into creating it.
🐾 Hand drawn Pet Portraits from a photo.
Capture your furry friend’s unique personality with a hand-drawn or digital portrait full of charm and character. From playful pups to regal cats (and everything in between), turn your pet photo into a custom portrait. Hand-painted in South Africa. Perfect for gifts and memorials. Order yours today.
🌸 Floral & Pet Illustrations
Timeless and graceful, my floral artwork adds a touch of beauty to any space. Perfect for wall art, stationery, or branding that needs a soft, natural feel.
🎴 Floral or Pet Greeting Cards for Special Occasions
Celebrate life’s meaningful moments with illustrated cards that feel personal and thoughtful—perfect for birthdays, holidays, weddings, memorials, or just because.
🅰️ Custom Animal of Floral Monograms
Make your mark with a monogram or custom mandala that’s as stylish as it is personal. Ideal for weddings, gifts, business branding, or custom stationery.
⚜️ Animal and Floral Pattern Design
From whimsical to modern, I create seamless patterns for fabric, packaging, wallpapers, and more. Whether you’re a small business or a DIY crafter, I can help bring your ideas to life.
Gouache Pet Portrait
Capture your pet in vibrant, velvety detail with a custom gouache portrait. Gouache combines the opacity of acrylic with the softness of watercolour, making it perfect for showcasing fur textures, expressive eyes, and colourful charm. I use only the best quality paint like Windsor & Newton paints that has good archival features.
Watercolour Pet Portrait
Celebrate your pet’s spirit with the delicate beauty of watercolour. These portraits feature fluid brushwork, gentle gradients, and translucent layers that bring out the subtle charm of your pet’s personality.
Coloured Pencil Portrait
Bring your pet to life with the fine detail and rich layering of coloured pencil. This technique allows for incredible precision—capturing every whisker, fur pattern, and sparkle in their eyes. I use Polychromos coloured pencils that build depth through subtle shading and blending, offering a realistic yet warmly hand-drawn finish.
Floral Monograms
Surround your initials with blooming charm with custom hand-painted monograms. These floral monograms are adorned with hand-painted botanicals tailored to your color palette and seasonal preferences. Blending ornamental flourishes with your chosen initials.
What do my clients say...
“Absolutely magical. The illustration captured Phoebie's likeness perfectly!”
Francois G.
Phoebie Portrait
“The detail and likeness in Zorba's portrait is absolutly gorgeous. It looks just like him!”
Ingrid v.Z.
Zorba Portrait
"I commissioned a floral piece for my mom's 80th birthday, and she was overwhelmed. The colors and design were absolutely perfect."
Julia T.
Birthday Monogram