🎨 Meet Claire Donovan; The Artist Behind the Whimsy

Quirky. Colourful. One-of-a-kind. I create custom pet portraits that capture the soul (and the sass) of your furry or feathered best friend!

🎨 The Story Behind the Brush

I’ve always believed our pets are more than just animals—they’re family, soulmates, and tiny furry comedians that bring us unconditional love (and a bit of chaos). Capturing that magic in a way that feels joyful, heartfelt, and uniquely them is why I started Claire Donovan Art.

I’m Claire—an Oz based digital and traditional artist with a soft spot for quirky colour palettes, long naps with cats, and painting portraits that make people feel. Whether it's the wide-eyed innocence of a kitten, the floppy-eared mischief of a senior dog, or the unforgettable spirit of a beloved pet who's passed, my mission is to bottle that personality in paint.

I work mainly on my iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil (because digital art allows me to get those vibrant pops of colour just right), but everything I create is infused with the heart of traditional watercolour techniques. Each pet portrait is hand-painted with a style that’s whimsical, bold, and unapologetically sentimental.

Over the years, I’ve painted everything from high-energy Rottweilers to mysterious black cats—every one of them bursting with their own unique charm. It’s not about creating a perfect likeness—it’s about capturing the spirit that makes your pet so unforgettable.

What Makes My Pet Portraits Different?

🌈 Whimsical Style That Pops

No bland or boring here! My portraits are playful, colourful, and bursting with personality—just like your pet.

🐾 Painted with Personality

Every portrait is hand-crafted to reflect your pet’s unique quirks—whether it’s a head tilt, sassy stare, or signature ear flop.

💕 Emotionally Meaningful

These aren’t just pretty pictures—they’re memory keepers. Perfect for celebrating a beloved companion or honouring one who’s crossed the rainbow bridge.

🌍 Shipped with Love, Worldwide

Whether you're in London, LA, or a little country cottage in between—your artwork will be safely packaged and delivered to your door.

🖼️ Premium Print or Canvas Finish

Your art arrives as a high-quality archival giclée print or stretched canvas—ready to hang, gift, or frame. (Ink sketch options also available!)

🎁 A Thoughtful Gift for Pet Lovers

Whether it’s for a birthday, memory tribute, or “just because,” my portraits are designed to delight the most devoted pet parents.

🐾 Fun Facts About Claire

🖌 Favourite tool:

My iPad Pro + Apple Pencil (they go everywhere with me)

🐶 Most painted breed:

French Bulldogs—closely followed by outrageously photogenic tabby cats

🎨 Go-to colour palette:

Pastels with a cheeky pop of bold colour—because pets deserve flair

🐾 If I were a dog...

I’d be a slightly chaotic golden retriever: loves snacks, naps, and making people smile

📍 Based in:

Currently painting from South Australia —but creating portraits for pet lovers worldwide

💬 Favourite client feedback:

"It’s like my dog is looking straight into my soul… but in colour!"

Ready to turn your pet into a work of art?

Curious what other pet parents have said? Read their kind words here!