Expressive Pet Portraits in the UK

From Paw to Print. Your Pet. Your Art. Your Story.

If you are looking for a thoughtful gift for a dog or cat lover, or simply want to celebrate your own best furry friend, you have come to the right place. Pup Art UK is the work of Bedfordshire artist David Smith, who creates bold and expressive pet portraits from scratch. Each piece is hand painted digitally without
AI or filters, ensuring the result is personal, authentic and full of character.

What I Offer

Treat yourself or someone you love to a custom pet portrait, or explore a collection of limited edition animal prints. Every artwork is professionally printed as a giclée on fine art paper using museum grade inks. This gives you rich colour, textured detail and a finish designed to last for years.

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Unique Gifts and Custom Pet Portraits

Every commission is tailored to reflect your pet’s personality. From staffies to pugs to rescue cats, each portrait is created with energy, warmth and individuality. Limited edition prints are also available, each supplied with a certificate of authenticity and secured with the official Hahnemühle Art Registry hologram. This provides assurance of provenance and lasting value.

Looking for a thoughtful gift?
Our presentation gift vouchers allow recipients to commission their own special portrait for any occasion.

Featured Products from the Store

Gift Voucher

£70.00

Give the gift of art with a Pup Art UK Gift Voucher – a perfect present for any pet lover. Each voucher covers the cost of a custom pet portrait in Pup Art UK’s signature expressive style, as seen on our gallery page. Crafted with care, each piece captures the unique character of your recipient’s beloved pet.

Your gift voucher includes:

• High-Quality Artwork: The portrait is a gallery-quality giclée print on premium Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm textured fine-art paper.

• Hand-Signed and Authenticated: Each piece is hand-signed, registered with MyArtRegistry.com, and comes with a hologram serial and matching certificate of authenticity.

• Printed Voucher & Custom Gift Card: The voucher is beautifully printed and delivered with a custom-made gift card, making it a thoughtful and ready-to-give present.

• Personalised Experience: Pup Art UK works closely with each recipient to ensure their pet’s personality shines through in the portrait.

Gift Vouchers can be redeemed through direct contact with Pup Art UK, ensuring a smooth, personalized experience for the recipient.

Please note: Vouchers are non-refundable and must be redeemed within one year of purchase.

Enduring Bond

£20.00

“Enduring Bond” depicts a heartfelt embrace between a man and his loyal husky, celebrating the deep connection shared between humans and their pets. The warm, expressive colors and textured brushwork emphasize the strength and comfort of their relationship. Ideal for pet lovers and art enthusiasts alike, this limited edition print adds a touch of love and companionship to any space.

Each print is crafted with the utmost quality:

1. Limited Edition: Each print is 1/5 per run, ensuring exclusivity.

2. Size: Finished artwork size 10x10” on a 12x12” sheet.

3. Paper Quality: Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm textured fine-art paper.

4. Print Quality: Gallery-quality giclee print, using professional Canon pigment inks.

5. Sealing: Sealed with Hahnemühle Protective Spray for added durability.

6. Authentication: Officially registered with MyArtRegistry.com, featuring a hologram serial and matching certificate of authenticity.

7. Signature: Hand-signed in the mount area using the Hahnemühle signing pen duo system (graphite pencil).

8. Protective Sleeve: Wrapped in an acid-free plastic artist’s sleeve.

9. Packaging: Flat-packed in a reinforced cardboard container for secure shipping.

Contentment in Blue

£20.00

“Contentment in Blue” captures a moment of pure, blissful joy, expertly rendered in vibrant, modern hues. This expressive portrayal of a dog’s serene smile invites viewers to feel the warmth and happiness radiating from the subject. The vivid blue tones contrast beautifully against a bold pink background, creating an eye-catching and heartwarming piece that brings a sense of calm and positivity to any space.

Each print is meticulously crafted with quality and longevity in mind:

1. Limited Edition: Each print is 1/5 per run, making them highly exclusive.