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Domestic Shorthair Portraits

The world’s favourite cat — one of one, and painted that way.

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What makes a great Domestic Shorthair portrait

Most beloved cats aren’t a breed at all. Domestic Shorthairs — tabbies, tuxedos, torties, gingers, calicos and pure black moggies — make up the overwhelming majority of the world’s pet cats, and every single one is genetically one of one. That’s the portrait’s advantage: there is no breed standard to match, only your cat to get right.

The likeness lives in the specifics: the exact tabby "M" on the forehead, the asymmetric splash of a tortie, the crooked white bib on a tuxedo, the single white toe. Our process locks the eyes and every marking before styling, so the details that make your cat recognisable from across the street survive the brushwork.

Best styles for Domestic Shorthairs

Watercolour pet portrait example

Watercolour

The most versatile choice across the rainbow of moggy colours — gingers glow, torties swirl, and tabby striping flows naturally into the washes.

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Ink Wash pet portrait example

Ink Wash

Made for tuxedos and black cats — the graphic black-and-white becomes the artwork’s whole language.

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Or browse today's themed shoots — two new scenes drop every day.

Photo tips for Domestic Shorthairs

  • 📸 Get the eyes sharp and open — green, gold or odd-eyed, they’re the centre of the portrait.
  • 📸 Include the markings you’d describe to a stranger — the portrait keeps them exactly.
  • 📸 Window-ledge light (their favourite spot anyway) is the most flattering.

Domestic Shorthair portrait questions

My cat isn’t a fancy breed. Is a portrait still worth it?

More so, if anything — a Domestic Shorthair portrait is the only one of its kind that will ever exist. The markings are yours alone.

Will my tortie’s chaotic patches come out right?

Yes — markings are locked before styling, chaos included. That asymmetry is exactly what makes her her.

What does a cat portrait cost?

Previews are free. A 4K digital download is $29 USD, a 16×20" poster is $45, and a gallery canvas is $85 — framing adds $20.

Your Domestic Shorthair, painted

Upload one clear photo and preview free. Digital $29 · Poster $45 · Canvas $85.

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Remembering a Domestic Shorthair you've lost? Our memorial portraits are made with extra care.