Custom Portraits

Keep Them Close, in Art

Every artist sees a story differently. Explore a direction Preview with an Emerging or Established artist, or shape the portrait through conversation and co-creation with a Master.

Emerging Artists

Emerging Artist Commissions

A real artist paints every portrait by hand. Solid artistic training and painting skills. A fully painted background with a clean, balanced composition. A Preview of the creative direction before painting begins.

Emerging Artist

Contemporary Pet Portrait — A Lively Presence

Lively contemporary colour and expressive rhythm bring warmth to the familiar gaze and small gestures that make a much-loved pet feel close.

Emerging Artist

Contemporary Human Portrait — Someone Held Close

Lively composition and expressive brushwork bring someone you value vividly into view, letting familiar character and closeness emerge naturally.

Emerging Artist

Classical Pet Portrait — Tender Observation

Built patiently in layers, this classical oil portrait attends to light in the coat, a familiar gaze and the pet’s own quiet character.

Emerging Artist

Classical Human Portrait — Dignity & Affection

Careful observation and classical technique reveal someone you love with quiet presence, letting a restrained, harmonious image carry deep affection.

Emerging Artist

Abstract Pet Portrait — Character in Colour

Heightened colour and freer form transform familiar expression and movement, revealing a pet’s character through the artist’s personal vision.

Emerging Artist

Abstract Human Portrait — Emotion in Form

Moving beyond detail, the artist uses selection and reconstruction to give the essence and shared memories you value a new form through emotion.

Established Artists

Established Artist Commissions

Each portrait is hand-painted by an artist with recognized work and market standing. Regional auction, gallery, and exhibition experience. A more mature, distinctive artistic voice. Greater refinement and depth throughout the work. A Preview of the creative direction before painting begins.

Established Artist

Pet Portrait — Distinctive Presence

An established artist’s discerning eye interprets familiar expressions and character, gathering years of companionship into a portrait with presence.

Established Artist

Human Portrait — Presence & Meaning

Considered composition and personal visual language unite the presence of someone you value, your shared bond and emotional weight in one portrait.

Master Artists

Master Artist Commissions

Created personally by a nationally recognized master artist. PFH presents your commission request and ideas to the master artist. No AI is used in the creation of the artwork.