The Fur Files

Stories, guides and a little art history (with pets)

Everything we know about pets, paintings and gifting, written by two sisters who think about both far too much.

Our Story

How Two Sisters Started a Pet Portrait Business Because of One Very Spoilt Dog

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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Pet Portrait Guide

Where Can You Get a Custom Pet Portrait in India?

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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Pet Portrait Guide

How to Get Your Dog Painted on Canvas

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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Pet Portrait Guide

Handmade vs Digital Pet Portraits: What's the Difference?

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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Pet Portrait Guide

What Makes a Good Photograph for a Pet Portrait?

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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For the Love of Gifting

Gift Ideas for Someone Who Is Completely Obsessed With Their Pet

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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Pets Meet Art

If Your Cat Were a Famous Painting, Which One Would They Be?

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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Behind the Scenes

What Actually Goes Into Making a Hand-Painted Pet Portrait?

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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Life With Pets

How to Display Your Pet's Portrait at Home

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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Pets Meet Art

Which Famous Painting Would Your Pet Belong In?

From Dürer's Young Hare to Napoleon on horseback: find the famous painting that matches your dog, cat, rabbit or bird's personality.

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