Pet Portrait Fun

About

This Upper East Side studio offers custom pet portrait artwork and interactive painting experiences for animal lovers throughout New York City. The business creates hand-illustrated portraits featuring pets in whimsical settings, allowing owners to incorporate meaningful backdrops or favorite locations into the artwork. Professional artist Michele Cahill works directly with clients to capture each animal's unique personality in the commissioned pieces. The studio hosts social painting events at pet-friendly venues across the city, where participants can bring their pets and create watercolor portraits with step-by-step guidance. These group sessions combine sketching, watercolor techniques, and socializing opportunities for pet parents. For those preferring to work from home, take-home art kits include pre-drawn pet sketches based on submitted photos, along with all necessary supplies and virtual instruction access. Private event bookings are available for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and special occasions, with the artist providing on-site portrait services. The business has gained recognition through features in major publications and maintains regular programming at dog-friendly cafes and venues throughout Manhattan.