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Transform Your Pet’s Photo Into Art
Simpler and faster than you’d expect.
Step 1
Choose your frame
Crafted for every portrait
Step 2
Upload your pet photo
One pet, at least one eye visible
Step 3
Receive your preview within 7 days
Auto-approved if no reply
Step 4
Your artwork is shipped
Flat rate within New Zealand
Why choose us
Preview & satisfaction guarantee
You’ll receive a preview before delivery. Love it and we’ll send it. If not, you’ll receive a refund.
Easy ordering process
Place your order online in just a few simple steps.
Completed in 7 working days
Your portrait is fully hand-drawn and professionally framed within 7 working days.
Long-lasting, archival materials
Professional-grade drawing materials chosen to ensure your artwork lasts for years.
Professionally framed
Each artwork is carefully finished with a high-quality frame, ready to display or gift.
Proudly New Zealand-based
A local business creating each piece with genuine care.
Let’s Begin Your Portrait
What Our Customers Say
This was the first Christmas gift my little one received this year and it completely melted my heart.
The artist captured her expression and those bright little eyes so perfectly and it feels exactly like her.
You can truly feel the love and care that went into this portrait.
Thank you, Gentle Beast, for creating something so personal and special for our family.
Sisi
About
Gentle Beast was created by lifelong artists and pet lovers who believe that hand-drawn art still possesses a meaningful place in a modern world. We have been drawing for as long as we can remember, and we believe that, especially with the rise of AI-generated artwork in today's world, we should really appreciate the beauty of simple, hand-drawn art, free from the interference of technology.
Pencils, paper, and patient observation have always felt natural to us, especially when it comes to animals. There is something honest in the way a personality appears through slow, intentional lines and marks.
Every portrait is created entirely by hand with no AI or filters. We do not aim to copy a photograph perfectly. Instead, we look for presence, expression, and the small, quiet details that make each companion unmistakably themselves.
Our work grows through two lines.
Great Creatures is the collection you see here. It is dedicated to the animals who share our lives and can be ordered directly through this website.
Originals is created for gifting and special events such as real-estate settlements, client appreciation, weddings, and other meaningful moments. This line is available only by enquiry, and customers are welcome to contact us by email if they would like to commission a piece.
Because art is personal and subjective, we will send you a preview before finalising your portrait. If anything does not feel right to you, we will offer a full refund without hesitation.
Gentle Beast exists for people who value sincerity in art and see their companions, animal or human, as something more than just subjects.
If that feels like you, you're in the right place.
