Anything & Everything. Petwise. Artwise.
Anything & Everything. Petwise. Artwise.
Custom Pet Portraits | Gallery Originals | Merchandise
More than a pet. More than a friend. They’re family.
Welcome to PetWise Atelier, a shop dedicated to creating custom pet portraits that celebrate the bond you have with your beloved companion. We offer custom pet portraits as well as pet and owner portraits that feature both of you together. Each artwork is created by hand by an experienced artist who captures your pet’s character through a timeless piece of original art — giving your pets the place of honor they deserve.
We also offer our originals as prints and fun merchandise — cards, notebooks, mugs, yoga mats & more.
Custom Pet Portraits
We are an artist-owned shop offering custom pet portraits, as well as pet and owner portriats. Explore our artists to find the perfect style for your home.
Gallery Originals
In addition to custom pet portraits, we offer a curated selection of ready-to-ship one-of-a-kind original artworks featuring a range of popular animals and breeds.
Prints & Merchandise
We transform our original artworks into high-quality prints and merchandise to offer you variety of fun, high-quality items featuring many popular breeds.
Shop By Style
Meet Our Artists
PetWise Atelier is the creation of Katy Irwin, highly accomplished artist and entrepreneur. Katy has been painting pet portraits like these for decades in her remarkably unique “Katy Style.”
PetWise Atelier (a fancy French word for artistic workshop) is also staffed with award-winning studio artists who specialize in different mediums—oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal and pastel.
Custom Portraits - Shop by Style
When you work with PetWise Atelier to create a custom portrait, you choose the artist whose style resonates with you the most. To illustrate each of our artists' styles, we display below a painting of the same bulldog by each artist. We invite you to explore our artists' pages. To request a custom artwork with your favorite artist, simply fill out the form on thier page. No obligation — this simply starts a conversation.
Founder & Artist Katy Irwin
Katy is known for her "Katy Style," a fun, bold color palette and rich texture. Her vibrant, expressive portraits radiate warmth and personality through the use of mixed media.
Co-Founder & Artist Gene Dillard
Gene is oil painter known for his rich colors and atmospheric style. His work brings emotional depth and drama to the canvas, turning each pet portrait (or pet & owner portrait) into a timeless piece.
Studio Artist James Gilbreath
James is a watercolorist who captures pets with the gracious and beautiful charm that only watercolor can offer. His fluid brushwork and eye for detail bring your pet to life.
Studio Artist Lee Lustig
Lee creates soft, heartfelt sketches of beloved pets using charcoal and pastels. His delicate touch and gentle technique evoke a sense of quiet affection.
Quality & Customization is Everything
When you work with Katy or one of our other artists to create a custom portrait, you're getting a personalized artwork made with intention, skill, and care. To our artists, every detail matters and your specific requests will be incorporated to create your one-of-a-kind artwork.
Quality and customization is at the heart of everything we do. We listen to you to create a custom portrait that reflect your unique vision — from backgrounds inspired by your favorite place to including your pet’s favorite toy. It’s all about creating art that’s as meaningful as it is masterfully made.
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Prints & Merchandise
We capture our original artwork on all types of prints and merchandise. Search by breed or artist to find something perfect.
