Pet portrait • pillow
Pet portrait • pillow
Pay homage to your pet with a custom pillow.
Each piece is custom made to become a squishy lookalike of your dog, cat or any kind of companion – big/small/fluffy/bald – I don’t discriminate.
Designed to be a super huggable alternative to your pet, this pillow is ideal for those recently bereaved or to simply add some extra love into your home.
This custom cushion is bound to spark some conversations and would make a memorable gift for a friend who’s frankly fanatic about their pet – we all know one.
Each piece is hand illustrated & digitally printed upon a super soft velvet fabric. Your design is then sewn onto a black or white velvet & stuffed by hand until plump.
Once you have placed your order I will email you to request photos and have a bit of a chit-chat.
Measures approx (H) 42cm x (W)30cm, but this will vary depending on the design.
Made from 100% vegan materials.
Current turnaround time is 2-3 weeks.
See the gallery of happy customers 👉🏿 click here
“The life of the pet pillow began back in 2015.
I was drawing a pet portrait for a girl whose dog had recently died. I thought she might prefer something that was more tactile and interactive to comfort her. With that in mind, I set out to create something a little bit more huggable. I had some velvety fun and her portrait came to life.”
“Helen was incredibly wonderful throughout the entire process! The pillow is so adorable and amazing quality. Love your work and can’t wait to use this little piece for my wedding!!”
“Helen was an absolute joy to work with, she was able to produce our Bourbon (dog) cushion in a short timescale whilst showing patience with any ideas I had buzzing in my head. The end result was very professional and my son loved it!! My whole family did!! Lovely to support such creative, friendly individuals like Helen.”
“Helen is DA BEST! She is fantastic to work with - super prompt, enthusiastic, and spot on with her artistry. The dog pillow was a gift for my mom - she LOVES it!! It turned out so realistic! I hope to order more pillows in the future...thanks Helen!!”
Q1. Will my pet make a good pillow?
EVERY PET IS BEAUTIFUL. I love hearing about each pet I draw! Please include a little description of their personality when sending your photos so I can capture their spirit and have a good smile. Make sure to let me know of any facial expressions, fur markings or special features you’d like me to draw too!
Q2. What sort of photos should I send?
I ask for 4-6 photos of your chosen pet in a seated or laying position. Photos taken in daylight and from ground level are ideal. But don't worry too much, I can work with what you have! If you are unsure - email me and I'll take a looksie.
Q3. How long will my order take to make?
Each piece is carefully designed. I spend many hours on each to ensure it’s the very best it can be! Production times vary - you can check up on each individual listing - but are usually between 2-6 weeks.
I’ll keep you up-to-date along the whole process and you’re always welcome to email helen@helenpenny.co.uk.
Q4. What if I don't like your artwork?
I always send a proof before production. At this point I welcome any feedback for adjustments you may like to make to the design, I'm happy to alter the design until you are happy-as-larry, but please include all of the design change requests within one message to ensure a speedy process!
If you require any large design changes (i.e. open mouth, change of body pose) this may incur a small charge as it takes me a little bit longer to do. To avoid an extra charge, please let me know of any particular facial expressions, fur markings or poses you would like me to draw at the time of sending the photos.