By Sophie, co-founder of Beast + Bonbon. Updated October 2026.
Short answer: A custom pet portrait usually costs anywhere from about $15 for a simple digital file to $1,500 or more for a large oil painting. Printed canvases often run $40 to $200, drawings and painted portraits $75 to $600, and embroidered pieces $50 to $250. A woven cotton portrait blanket from Beast + Bonbon is $105 to $165, and a woven pillow is $79.
This guide is for anyone pricing a portrait of their own pet or shopping for a gift. It explains the rough price range for each type, what you are paying for, and how to choose the right one for your budget and your home.
How much does each type of pet portrait cost?
The price depends mostly on how the portrait is made: by software, by printer, by hand, or by loom. The ranges below are rough guides from what you will commonly see, not quotes. Prices vary by maker, size, city and the number of pets, so check a few options near you.
| Portrait type | Typical price range | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Digital file | About $15 to $100 | An illustration you download and print yourself. Quick, with few revisions. |
| Printed canvas | About $40 to $200 | A photo or illustration printed on canvas and stretched on a frame. |
| Pencil or charcoal drawing | About $75 to $400 | Drawn by an artist, usually in black and white, often unframed. |
| Painted portrait (watercolor, acrylic) | About $100 to $600 | A hand-painted piece, with price rising with size and detail. |
| Oil painting | About $300 to $1,500 or more | A slow, layered painting that can take weeks or months. |
| Embroidered portrait | About $50 to $250 | Stitched in thread on a hoop, patch or piece of clothing. |
| Woven blanket or pillow (Beast + Bonbon) | $79 pillow; $105 to $165 blanket | A portrait woven from 100% cotton yarn in the USA that you can use every day. |
With about 95 million US households owning a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association, there are makers at every price. That is good news for your budget, but it also means quality varies a lot within each row.
What are you actually paying for?
You are paying for time, materials and the chance to get it right. Two portraits that look similar online can cost very different amounts because of what happens behind the scenes.
- Design or artist time. A human looking closely at your pet's markings, eyes and expression takes longer than an automatic filter.
- Materials. Paper, canvas, oil paint, thread and cotton yarn all cost different amounts, and they last differently too.
- Size. Bigger pieces use more material and more time.
- Number of pets. Each extra pet adds detail work. Many makers charge per pet.
- Revisions and proofs. Seeing a proof before anything is made, and being able to change it, is worth paying for.
- Framing and shipping. A frame can add a lot to a painting. Large canvases cost more to ship.
A very low price usually means one of these has been cut: little human checking, thin material, or no proof before production.
Where does a woven pet portrait fit?
A woven portrait sits between a print and a painting on price: it costs more than a printed canvas and far less than most commissioned oil paintings. The big difference is that you use it. It lives on the sofa or the bed instead of only on the wall.
Woven is not the same as printed. On a printed fleece or canvas, the picture is ink on top of the material. On a woven blanket, the picture is made of the yarn itself, so there is no printed layer to fade, crack or peel. Our guide to woven vs fleece vs sherpa blankets explains the difference in more detail.
Can I get a custom pet portrait painting made?
Yes. Many independent artists take pet commissions, and a local artist is a great place to start. Before you pay a deposit, ask these questions:
- How many photos do you need, and what kind?
- Will I see a sketch or proof before you finish?
- How many changes are included?
- How long will it take, and can you meet my date?
- Is framing and shipping included in the price?
Ask to see past pet work, not only people or landscapes. Fur, whiskers and eyes are hard to paint well, and the portfolio will show you whether the artist has the knack.
How can I create my own custom pet portrait?
You can make a simple pet portrait yourself for very little money. It will not look like a professional piece, but it can be a sweet, personal project.
- Trace and color. Print a clear photo, trace the outline onto good paper, then fill it in with pencils or watercolor.
- Use a paint-by-number kit. Some kits are made from your own photo.
- Try a photo editing app. Many apps can turn a photo into a sketch or painting style, which you can then print.
- Take a class. Local art studios sometimes run pet portrait evenings.
How our custom pet blanket works
- Our designers create your pet's portrait from your photo and check every detail by hand, then it is woven from 100% cotton yarn in the USA.
- A free design proof arrives by email within 24 hours. Nothing is woven until you approve it, and revisions are free.
- Sizes: Small 52" x 37" ($105), Medium 60" x 50" ($125, our best seller) and Large 80" x 60" ($165), with up to 3 pets and their names.
- Delivery takes 8 to 12 days after you approve the proof. Standard shipping is free on orders over $125.
See the custom pet woven blanket, or read how a photo becomes a woven pet blanket. One customer wrote: "Great quality and looks just like the picture i sent in of my dog!" (Verified buyer, reviewed on Shop)
Questions people ask
How much does a pet portrait cost?
Most pet portraits cost between about $15 and $600. Digital files sit at the low end, printed canvases in the middle, and hand-painted pieces at the top. Large oil paintings can reach $1,500 or more. Woven portrait blankets from Beast + Bonbon are $105 to $165.
Why are some custom pet portraits so cheap?
Very cheap portraits usually save money somewhere: an automatic filter instead of a person checking the details, thin printed material, or no proof before production. Look for a clear proof step and a real material description before you order.
Where can I get a high quality personalized dog blanket with my dog's face on it?
Look for a woven blanket rather than a printed one, a design proof before production, and clear material details. Beast + Bonbon blankets are woven from 100% cotton yarn in the USA, with a free proof by email within 24 hours.
What makes a pet blanket look like art and not a printed photo?
Two things: the portrait is designed rather than pasted from a photo, and the picture is woven into the fabric instead of printed on top. A woven cotton blanket has texture and depth, so it reads more like a tapestry than a photo on fleece.
Is a woven pet portrait worth the price?
If you want something you will use every day, it often is. A woven blanket costs less than most painted commissions, lasts through regular use, and puts your pet's portrait on the sofa instead of only on the wall.