Dog memorial gifts that honour a life well loved
When a dog dies, a portrait keeps them in the room. Ten paintings of dogs who were loved and remembered, each the masterwork behind a Fable portrait style.
Gifts
Art can hold a memory, mark an occasion or say something personal. Find stories and practical ideas for portraits, prints and gifts chosen for someone in particular.
Custom cat portraits: 10 styles fit for a cat’s dignity
Ten cat paintings by Henriëtte Ronner-Knip, Carl Kahler, Courbet and Renoir, each the masterwork behind a Fable portrait style, with the photo that suits each one.
Custom dog portraits: 12 styles, and the photo that works best
Twelve dog portraits by Landseer, Stubbs, Gainsborough, Manet and Rosa Bonheur, each the masterwork behind a Fable portrait style, with the kind of photo that suits each one.
Anniversary portrait ideas: choosing a couple portrait from your photos
Court dress by candlelight, a toast at sea or an autumn landscape with the dog: three current styles for two, and how to pick the one that fits the couple.
How to Choose a Photo for a Personalised Pet Cushion
Four practical tips for choosing a dog or pet photo for a custom cushion, from clear faces and natural light to checking the final preview.
How to turn your photo into a masterpiece portrait
Choose the painting first, then the photo. Four approved before-and-after examples show what changes, what stays yours and what to check.
Client gifts with your firm’s crest that people keep
Client gift ideas that do not end up in the bin: playing cards, a hardcover notebook and a woven cushion, each carrying your firm’s crest or monogram.
Should a custom portrait be a surprise gift, or should you choose it together?
Decide which parts of a portrait gift to keep secret and which are worth checking, especially the photo, likeness and display format.
5 Pet Portrait Cushion Styles, from Tapestry to Garden
Compare five personalised pet cushion styles: Millefleur, you and your pet, Morris Garden, The Orangery and The Ruff.