Art for the animals · Painted by hand in British Columbia · Every purchase helps animals in need
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Original art · Pet portraits · Merch

Art for the animals — the wild ones, and the ones at home.

Original paintings, pet portraits on organic cotton canvas, small-batch merch and the Cool Kid Mail Club. All made by hand in British Columbia, to celebrate the animals we share this world with.

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Hand-painted cat on organic cotton canvas with a speech bubble saying Not Today, by The Northern Kid
[Hand-painted tote]
01Original paintingsOne-of-a-kind.02MerchStationery, wearables and small prints.03Custom pet portraitsHand-painted on organic cotton canvas.04 · OPENING SOONCool Kid Mail ClubRay of sunshine, mailed monthly.
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Original paintings

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[Painting title]

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[Medium] · [Size] · One of one
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Merch

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Custom pet portraits

Celebrate the ones we cuddle at home

Dogs, cats, chickens, lizards — every animal is welcome. Each portrait is hand-painted from your photos on a medium organic cotton canvas or a medium cotton bag, an earthy, personal way to celebrate them.

[Finished portrait on organic cotton canvas]
Signature medium

Medium organic cotton canvas

Earthy, soft and personal. The natural weave shows through every brushstroke.

Medium · [Size] in · CAD $[PRICE]
[Finished cotton bag portrait photo]
Wearable art

Medium hand-painted cotton bag

Your pet, painted straight onto a cotton bag you can carry every day.

Medium · [Size] in · CAD $[PRICE]
How it works

Your pet’s painting journey, in 4 happy stops

  1. 1
    stop one Send me your photos Upload your pet’s photos and their story, then pick your medium. The more quirks, the better!
  2. 2
    stop two Quote & sketch I’ll send you a quote and a sketch concept. Love it? Pop in the down payment and your spot is saved!
  3. 3
    stop three The painting magic In about a week, I hand-paint your pet, one brushstroke at a time. Sneak peeks may happen!
  4. 4
    last stop! Hello, doorstep! Pay the balance and your painting ships straight to your door. Cue the happy dance!

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Start your pet’s portrait [X] commission spots open this month
Cool Kid Mail Club · Opening soon

One animal.  In your mailbox.

Every animal has an unspoken story that deserves to be told. Each month, a true story about someone’s pet or a wild animal, with something meaningful to learn from. Written, illustrated and packed by me.

  • A letter with this month’s story
  • A small print from the story
  • Stickers and a little exclusive surprise
  • Your pet’s story chosen? You get original art
[Illustrated story card]
Story no. 01 — [Pet name]
[Wildlife painting or shelter partner photo]
Our mission

Protect the wild ones. Celebrate the ones at home.

Animals are a creation waiting to be celebrated and connected with. Through art, we raise awareness for protecting wild animals, while celebrating the ones you’ve raised at home: your pets. That’s why a deer leads the way, and why a portion of every sale goes to animal rescues and sanctuaries.

[X]%of every sale donated
Rescues & sanctuarieschosen by product and where help is needed most
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