Your Pet, Painted in Light
Transform your pet into a hand-painted watercolour portrait with AI. Upload a photo, choose a style from classic washes to botanical, and get a gallery-worthy painting in seconds.
Free preview. HD download £7.99, prints from £39.99.
The Gallery
Every pet, softly painted
Three steps. Under a minute.
Snap
Upload any photo of your pet
Transform
Our AI paints your pet as a watercolour portrait in under a minute.
Keep
Preview free, pay only if you love it
What it costs
- PreviewSee your pet's portrait before you pay, with a watermarkFree
- HD downloadFull resolution, no watermark, yours to keep£7.99
- 8×10" printGiclee on 200gsm matte paper, download included£39.99
- 16×20" printGiclee on 200gsm matte paper, download included£69.99
Prints are delivered free, and UK orders usually arrive within a week. Frame not included.
Not happy? Email us within 30 days for a full refund. No reason needed, and nothing to send back. See the terms
Styles
Choose your Pet Watercolour style
Classic Wash
Soft layered washes on bare paper
Colour Splash
Loose splashes and drips of colour
Botanical
Framed by flowers and foliage
Line & Wash
Ink linework under loose colour
Soft & Pale
Muted, gentle nursery tones
About the style
What is Pet Watercolour?
Watercolour is the most forgiving and the most unforgiving of painting mediums. Pigment is suspended in water and laid over paper in transparent layers, so the white of the paper does the work of the highlights and every stroke stays visible underneath the next. A painting is built by deciding what to leave out: the places where colour is allowed to bloom and run, and the places where the paper is left bare.
It suits animals particularly well. Fur reads beautifully as a soft edge dissolving into paper, while a few darker strokes around the eyes and nose are enough to bring the whole face into focus. The result feels affectionate rather than formal, which is why watercolour has long been the most requested medium for pet portraits.
Each PetMax portrait is generated by an AI image model guided by a prompt written for watercolour, reproducing wet-on-wet blooms, granulating pigment and untouched paper at a resolution suitable for large prints. Each style changes what surrounds your pet, from a bare-paper study to loose botanicals, while their markings and colouring stay faithful to your photo.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does a watercolour pet portrait take?
Portraits are generated in under 60 seconds. Upload a photo, choose a style like Classic Wash or Botanical, and the AI paints your portrait almost instantly.
Which watercolour style should I choose?
Classic Wash is the most timeless and suits any room. Colour Splash is bold and modern. Botanical frames your pet with flowers. Line & Wash has a sketchbook feel. Soft & Pale is gentle and muted, and works well in a nursery or bedroom.
What kind of pet photo works best?
A clear, well-lit photo where your pet's face is visible works best. Watercolour keeps detail around the eyes and nose, so a sharp face gives the strongest result.
Can I get my watercolour portrait printed?
Yes. PetMax prints giclee on 200gsm enhanced matte paper in two sizes (8×10" and 16×20"). The matte stock suits watercolour particularly well.
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