More Than Just a Print
When you order a custom pet portrait from Bark & Brush, you're not getting a filtered photo or a computer-generated image. Every portrait is a genuine work of art, created by a skilled artist who cares deeply about capturing the unique personality of your pet. We thought it was time to pull back the curtain and show you exactly what goes into making each piece.
Step 1: You Place Your Order and Upload Your Photo
It all starts with you. Once you've chosen your style, size, and framing option, you upload your reference photo through our website. Our team reviews every photo personally, we're checking for resolution, clarity, and whether the image gives our artists enough detail to work from.
If we have any concerns about the photo, we'll reach out to you directly before we begin. We'd rather take a little extra time upfront than deliver a portrait that doesn't meet our standards.
Step 2: Your Portrait is Assigned to an Artist
Each order is matched to an artist whose style and strengths are best suited to your chosen portrait type. Our artists are specialists, some excel at the soft, while others bring a bold, graphic energy to pop art pieces. We take the matching process seriously, because the right artist makes all the difference.
Step 3: The Artist Gets to Work
This is where the magic happens. Using your reference photo as a guide, our artist begins creating your portrait from scratch. They study the unique features of your pet, the shape of their ears, the depth of their eyes, the texture of their coat, and work to translate those details into art.
Depending on the style and complexity, this process can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. We never rush it. Every portrait receives the time and attention it deserves.
Step 4: Quality Review
Before your portrait is prepared for delivery, it goes through a quality review. We check that the likeness is strong, the colours are accurate, and the overall piece meets the Bark & Brush standard. If anything isn't quite right, the artist will refine it before we proceed.
Step 5: Printing and Framing
Once the artwork is approved, it's printed on premium archival-quality paper using professional-grade inks that are designed to last for decades without fading. If you've chosen a framed portrait, it's carefully mounted and framed by hand before being packaged for delivery.
We use robust, protective packaging to ensure your portrait arrives in perfect condition, no matter where in Australia it's being shipped.
Step 6: Delivered to Your Door
Your finished portrait is shipped with care and tracked every step of the way. We ship to all states and territories across Australia, and we'll send you tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.
Our Commitment to You
At Bark & Brush, we believe that your pet deserves to be celebrated. Every portrait we create is made with genuine care, skill, and love, not just for the craft, but for the animals and the people who love them. We're proud of every piece that leaves our studio, and we're honoured to be part of your home and your story.
If you have any questions about our process or would like to discuss a custom order, we'd love to hear from you. And if you're ready to get started, browse our range and place your order today.
Your pet's portrait is waiting to be made.