Hand-painted pet portraits on canvas, inspired by classical art. Made by two sisters in India, one canvas at a time.
Every portrait is a physical painting on canvas. No prints, no photo edits, no shortcuts.
Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles. If it's family, we'll paint it.
No forms, no uploads, no checkout. Just a chat with us about your pet and your photos.
From royal portraits to familiar classics with a rather unexpected twist, there's a painting for every pet with a little personality.
Four steps from "look at my baby" to a painting on your wall. Everything happens on WhatsApp, and you'll see your painting before it ships.
Browse the collection and pick the painting you'd like your pet to star in. Can't decide? Take the quiz or ask us.
Message us on WhatsApp. We'll look at your photos together and sort out the little details.
Yes, send all 400 photos.Once your 50% advance is in, we start. When it's finished, we send you a picture of it.
Pay the remaining 50% and we pack your painting carefully and ship it to you.
Hanging it at tail height is optional.
It started when Ari asked her younger sister, Yuthika, to paint their dog, Vaayu. Yuthika, who has never once followed her older sister's instructions, painted him into Girl with a Pearl Earring instead.
It was funny, unexpected and ridiculously cute. Five months later, Fur the Love of Art was born.
Vaayu has never once said thank you for his portrait. Typical.
Every painting has a story, and we'd love to hear yours. Here's what people have to say about their Fur the Love of Art experience.
It all started with a painting of Vaayu. What began as a little creative experiment between two sisters became something we wanted to share with other pet parents. Seeing his portrait come to life made us realise just how special it is to turn a beloved pet into a piece of art.
AriCo-founder, Fur the Love of Art
We'd love to hear how it went, and see where your painting ended up. Send us a few words (and a photo, if you're happy for us to share it).
They already think they're famous.
Might as well give them the portrait to prove it.
How one very spoilt Shih Tzu, a Girl with a Pearl Earring-inspired painting and two sisters turned into Fur the Love of Art, a hand-painted pet portrait business.
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A practical guide to commissioning a custom pet portrait in India: types of portraits, hand-painted vs printed, what to ask an artist and how ordering works.
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A step-by-step guide to turning your dog's photo into a hand-painted canvas portrait: choosing photos, picking a style, talking to the artist and ordering.
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A fair comparison of handmade and digital pet portraits: how each is made, what you actually receive, and which might suit you or the person you're gifting.
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Not sure which photo to send for a pet portrait? Here's what makes a great reference photo, from lighting and angles to what to do if your pet won't sit still.
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Thoughtful gift ideas for the pet parent whose camera roll is 90% their pet, for birthdays, anniversaries, festivals and milestones. No novelty mugs required.
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The dramatic cat, the unimpressed cat, the cat who owns the house: we've matched every cat personality to the famous painting they clearly belong in.
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From the first WhatsApp message to the finished canvas: what really goes into making a hand-painted pet portrait, and why it's different from a print.
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Where to hang a pet portrait, how to build a gallery wall around it and how to make it work with your interiors, from living rooms to work desks.
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From Dürer's Young Hare to Napoleon on horseback: find the famous painting that matches your dog, cat, rabbit or bird's personality.
Read the StoryA specific painting, a favourite character or an idea that's entirely yours. Tell us about it and we'll share a quote.
