A gift for animal lovers is most touching when it is about their own pet. There is a moment you experience almost every day when you have a pet: the dog waiting at the front door, the cat lying in exactly your spot on the couch, the rabbit coming running at the sound of the refrigerator. Small moments, yet they go straight to the heart of an animal lover.
A gift for an animal lover can therefore certainly be personal. Not just another mug with a dog paw on it, but something that is about their own animal. A drawing of their own pet is such a gift. Below you can read how it works, which two styles you can choose from, and the five occasions it is suitable for.
A drawing of your pet in two styles
With the pet portrait: drawing from photo you turn a photo of the animal into a drawing. You upload the most beautiful photo, choose a style, optionally add the name or a title, and see the result on your screen in about a minute. What you see is exactly what you get. It works for every pet, from dog and cat to rabbit, guinea pig, or horse.
You choose from two styles. The watercolor is soft, warm, and colorful, capturing the atmosphere and character of the animal. The pencil sketch is black and white, fine and detailed, with subtle shadows and a classic look. Both styles suit any animal, so choose based on taste and the interior of the recipient: watercolor fits a warm, colorful living room, pencil fits a minimalist decor. Price: from €29.95.
Five occasions to give a pet portrait
1. A birthday gift for the animal lover who already has everything
Those who love their pet usually already have enough toys, pillows, and baskets. A drawing of their own animal is a gift that no one else gives. Choose a sharp photo where the animal is clearly visible, for example, a close-up in daylight, and add the name or a funny nickname.
2. A portrait of the horse, for the rider
For a rider, the horse or pony is rarely just a pet. It is a buddy, a hobby, and often half a day's work. A portrait of their own horse is therefore a gift that touches the heart, for a birthday, for Sinterklaas, or as a memento of a special season.
A photo in daylight, from close up or half-side, works best, with the head clearly visible. A name or title above the portrait, for example, the call name or the stable name, makes it extra personal.
3. A welcome gift for a new pet
A puppy, kitten, or other new pet in the house is a big moment, especially for children. A drawing of the new family member, with the name above it, is a fun gift for the new owner. In a few years, you will immediately see how small the animal once was.
Photos of young animals are often a bit blurry because of all the jumping around. Therefore, choose a moment when the animal is sitting still for a moment, for example, during a nap, and photograph in daylight.
4. A lasting memory of a deceased pet
Sometimes a gift is not a celebration, but comfort. Those who have lost a pet usually have photos on their phone, but nothing on the wall yet. A drawing of a deceased pet, made from the most beautiful photo, gives the animal a permanent place in the house, and for many people, that is a warm way to keep remembering someone.
Give this gift with a personal card and choose a photo that shows the animal as it really was: in its favorite spot, with that specific look. A name or title above the portrait makes it extra personal.
5. A Sinterklaas or Christmas gift that arrives on time
The convenient thing about this gift: you don't have to wait for a proof. You design it yourself, approve it immediately, and within 1 to 3 business days, it is at your home. The gift-giving evening is on December 5th, so if you order well in advance, there is time left to wrap it calmly.
It is also a success as a Christmas gift for grandparents, who treat their children's dog or cat like their own grandchild.
Why a personal gift for animal lovers works
A gift about their own pet does not disappear into a closet. You design the pet portrait yourself in a live editor, so you see exactly what you get in advance. There is no proof or waiting time involved: order, approve, and receive it within 1 to 3 business days. Furthermore, every design is personally checked before it is printed, so that composition and sharpness are always correct.
By default, every order is wrapped as a gift and delivered ready to give. If you choose a poster with a frame, the framing service is free.
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