How much does a cat portrait cost?

$5 for the watermark-free high-resolution file, plus local tax at checkout. The preview is free.

Will my cat's markings be accurate?

Yes. Patterns, coat colour, eye colour and body proportions are taken from the photo you upload rather than a stock template.

Is pencil or watercolour better for a black cat?

Pencil usually wins for black cats because graphite holds the subtle tonal changes in dark fur, but watercolour works well with a lighter background.

Can I use a photo of my cat sleeping?

Absolutely. Sleeping cats make calm, gentle portraits and the photos are usually sharper because nothing is moving.

How large can I print the file?

Up to 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in at 300 DPI. Smaller sizes appear even sharper.

Do I need an account or subscription?

No. It is a single $5 payment for the file, with nothing stored on your behalf and nothing recurring.

BrushedArts

Custom cat portraits from your photograph

Cats rarely pose on request — which is exactly why the one good photo you managed to take deserves to become art. Upload it, choose a style, and download a print-ready portrait for $5.

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Woman smiling beneath a leafy tree, original photograph before it was turned into art — Before

Woman smiling beneath a leafy tree as a watercolour painting made from the photograph — After

Three simple steps

1
Upload your photo
Any phone photo, scan or old family picture.
2
Choose a style
Watercolour painting or pencil drawing.
3
Unlock high resolution
See a free preview, then download your print-ready file.

Markings kept exactly as they are

Tabby stripes, tortoiseshell patches, a white bib, a kinked tail: these are the details that make a cat portrait recognisable, and they come straight from your photograph.

Eye colour and shape are treated the same way, because a cat's expression lives almost entirely in the eyes.

Choosing between watercolour and pencil

Watercolour brings out ginger, cream and tortoiseshell coats and gives the portrait a light, affectionate feel.

Pencil is unbeatable for whiskers, black cats and dramatic facial structure — graphite handles fine hair and subtle tonal shifts without losing the shape of the face.

How to photograph a cat for a portrait

Wait until your cat settles somewhere with daylight: a windowsill, a sofa arm, the end of a bed. Turn the flash off, get level with them and take several frames.

Sleeping and half-asleep cats make wonderful, calm portraits, so do not discard those photos. If you want a direct gaze, a quiet noise just behind the camera usually earns you one clear second.

Common cat portrait requests

Cat portraits are often given as gifts between people who already know the cat well — which makes the likeness matter more, not less.

One cat, one print, framed for a hallway or bedroom
Two or three cats from the same photo
A memorial portrait of a cat who has passed
A portrait of a cat with the person they chose as their favourite

Print and frame guidance

Print at 300 DPI up to 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in on matte or textured paper. A generous white mount suits cat portraits particularly well, giving the animal room to breathe on the wall.

For black cats, ask your printer for a slightly lighter print than the default — it protects the detail in dark fur.

Ready to see your photo as art?

Upload your photo, choose watercolour or pencil, and see a free watermarked preview before you decide. The print-ready high-resolution file is $5.

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$5 one-time · instant download · print ready to 40 × 50 cm / 16 × 20 in

Frequently asked questions

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Print ready at 300 DPI
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High resolution
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Your photograph is used only to create your artwork. One payment, one file, no recurring charges.