How It Works

How It Works

Your Favorite Photo to Custom Art in 3 Simple Steps

Upload your photo, preview your portrait, then order a piece made to gift, display, and keep.

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1
Pet photo uploaded for a custom Vela and Paw portrait

Upload your photo & choose your style

Choose a clear photo where your pet’s face, eyes, and markings are easy to see. Then select the portrait style you want us to create.

2
Preview of a custom pet portrait before checkout

Preview your portrait

See your pet transformed into a warm, modern portrait before you complete your order.

3
Framed custom pet portrait displayed in a warm home setting

Order and enjoy

Once you love the preview, choose your final format. We review your artwork before delivery or print.

Every final portrait is reviewed before delivery or print, and every order includes one complimentary revision.

How custom pet portraits work

Vela & Paw makes it simple to turn a favorite pet photo into custom artwork. Upload a clear photo, preview the portrait direction, then choose the format that fits how you want to gift, display, or keep your pet’s portrait.