Cat Portraits

If you adore your feline friend, a custom cat portrait is the perfect way to capture their unique personality. Whether you have a Siamese, Ragdoll, Maine Coon or indeed any breed of tabby, I transform your favourite photos into stunning pastel artworks that capture their true spirit.

A cat portrait makes for a truly unique Christmas, Birthday or Valentines gift for the cat lover in your family.

Pastel Cat Portraits

Cat Portraits From Photos

I grew up with a cat called Tiger. He was a ginger tomcat and lived to be 24 years old! Cats can be so loving and want nothing more than to curl up with you, but also I know that some cats are more independent and want to be outside off exploring!

Each cat, whether a playful kitten or a majestic senior cat is unique and has a personality of its own. It is important to me that I show this in my cat portraits. See below a recent testimonial for a lovely cat painting that I did for a client in the USA.

I have to say that I literally cried when I received Lorraine’s pastel portrayal of my late kitty, Honey. It was evident that so much thought and care was put into combining the best of Honey’s features from the photos I sent to show Honey’s physical beauty, as well as her loving personality. The art was so carefully wrapped to arrive here in NY from the UK. Thank you, Lorraine. I will treasure this until the day I die.

The Ideal Birthday Or Christmas Gift

Why Commission A Pastel Cat Portrait?

So why should you consider a cat portrait as a gift to someone special and why do I prefer using pastels over oils or watercolours?

A custom portrait is a sentimental treasure to cherish for a lifetime, far more meaningful than a simple photograph.
Pastel portraits offer a beautiful softness and rich texture that’s ideal for showcasing your cat’s fur, expressive eyes, and gentle nature.
Surprise the cat lover in your life with a one-of-a-kind gift for birthdays, holidays, or to celebrate the special bond between pet and person.

Cat Portraits Gallery

The following are just a small selection of my cat portraits. You can always see more examples of my work on my Facebook and Instagram accounts. If you are interested in ordering a cat portrait you might also like to read my pages on my commission process, photo advice, prices and advice on framing.

Reviews

Recently received a superb pastel of our late friend ‘Charlie’ the cat, very lifelike and now takes pride of place on the wall in the lounge watching the goings on! Lovely quality and excellent service.

Stuart Dennis

Cat Portrait

Lorraine did the most amazing coloured portrait of my darling departed, 20 year old cat, Samson. It was incredibly lifelike and fully captured his essence; with a tear, looking at his portrait, I welcomed my boy home. The whole process was professionally handled by Lorraine; she was approachable and sensitive at every stage and fully understood how important the portrait was to me. I thoroughly recommend Lorraine to anyone who wants a pet portrait. She deserves more than five stars.

Miriam K

Cat Portrait

Shortly after our cat Archie died I asked Lorraine to do his portrait. It is so stunning and the perfect reminder of a beloved pet gone too soon. Lorraine worked so hard to get him perfect. I then asked for a portrait of our dog Charlie as a surprise for my husbands birthday which I’m struggling to keep a secret as I keep sneaking a look at it. It’s just so beautiful. Lorraine has a wonderful way of capturing personality beautifully. She’s also the easiest person to contact and chat with, knows how important it is to get it right and is a complete professional. If only everyone was so easy to work with.

Jules Cliff

Cat Portrait

I commissioned a portrait of my dear cat Lulu from Lorraine, not long after I sadly lost him to cancer, aged 18. Lorraine’s pastel portrait of Lulu made me well up and shed tears, with sadness of his loss (boy cat, despite the name), but also with the joy of having such a glorious portrait to remember him by. Lorraine’s portraits are so lifelike; the pastels used to great effect to portray the fur, and that sparkle in the eyes. I can’t exaggerate enough how wonderful Lorraine’s pet portraits are! This is the tenth portrait I’ve commissioned, and I will go back again I’m sure. I’m thankful that I also live close enough to collect, and meet Lorraine in person. She’s an absolute talent with her pet portraits, and I’m in awe and so thankful that I found her all those years ago. This portrait is absolutely glorious, much like Lulu was. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I’ve added the photo she used here, plus two pictures of the finished portrait. Glorious!

Belinda Wanless

Pastel Cat Portrait

I was absolutely thrilled with the portrait Lorraine did of my lovely cat, Rosie. This was the fourth painting I have commissioned , and every one has been a delight to receive. Lorraine seems to be able to capture the spirit of our precious pets, that special look and the light in their eyes. Rosie is a tortoishell cat, and Lorraine created the detail and texture that make her fur so special. Lorraine is always so helpful and accommodating, so that the whole process is a joy.

Gail Kinsella

Cat Portraits