Pet Memorial Portraits
A Portrait Worthy
of Their Memory
Personally composed memorial portraits that honour the bond you shared. Each one crafted by hand in our studio.
Starting from $99 · Free shipping
Choose Your Portrait
Three tiers, each crafted with the same attention to detail. The difference is in the finish.
Current turnaround: 2–3 weeks · Free shipping
Heirloom
$349
- Everything in Premium
- Acrylic highlights by hand
- Premium framing included
- Museum-grade archival materials
How It Works
From your photos to a finished portrait in four simple steps.
Share Your Photos
Send me your favourite photos of your companion. The more, the better — I’ll work with you to choose the perfect composition.
Portrait Creation
I carefully compose your portrait from scratch, capturing every detail — from the glint in their eyes to the texture of their fur.
Your Approval
You’ll receive a digital proof for review. Request unlimited revisions until it’s absolutely perfect.
Delivery
Your approved portrait is printed on museum-quality canvas, hand-finished with texture and detail, and delivered in premium packaging. Current turnaround: 2–3 weeks.
“Every portrait starts with the photos — but the real work is capturing what made them irreplaceable.”
— Elena
The Artist
Meet Elena Voss
I started The Final Sitting in 2023, a few months after losing my border collie, Maren. She’d been with me for fourteen years — through art school, two cross-country moves, and every late night in the studio.
When she passed, I wanted something more than a photo on my phone. I wanted a portrait that felt the way she felt — warm, steady, always a little amused. So I painted one. Then a friend asked me to paint hers. Then another.
Now I spend my days working from other people’s photos, trying to find the thing that made their companion theirs. The tilt of an ear. The way they sat slightly crooked. The look they gave you when they knew it was dinnertime.
I personally compose and refine every portrait that leaves this studio. It’s the kind of work I wish someone had done for me.
Recent Commissions
A few of the companions I’ve had the honour of painting.
Cooper, 2009–2023
Rosie, 2011–2024
Duchess, 2015–2025
Atlas, 2013–2024
Marmalade, 2010–2023
Hershey, 2012–2025
What Our Clients Say
“The portrait of our beloved Max captured his spirit perfectly. We were moved to tears when we unwrapped it.”
Sarah M. — portrait of Max
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about commissioning your portrait.
From submission to delivery, most commissions are completed within 2-3 weeks. You will receive a digital proof for approval before printing, and you can take the time you need to review it.
The more photos, the better. We recommend at least 3-5 clear photos from different angles, with at least one close-up showing your pet's expression clearly.
Every tier includes unlimited revisions on your digital proof. We keep refining the artwork until you approve it for production.
Yes. We regularly work from older photos and imperfect references. If we need additional details or a better angle, we will let you know before production.
Standard portraits are typically 16x20 inches. Premium and Heirloom commissions are available in multiple sizes up to 24x30 inches, and custom sizes may be available on request.
Yes. Domestic shipping is free on all orders, and international shipping rates are calculated at checkout.
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Every Companion Deserves a Masterpiece
Commission a personally composed portrait that captures the spirit, personality, and love of your companion. Starting at $99.
“I treat every portrait as if it were for Maren. That will never change.”
— Elena Voss, Founder & Artist