Forever Yours Painted Portraits

Carrollton, Texas

You know that one photo

The one on your phone you’ll never delete. The one that isn’t perfect, but is everything. The one where the light is wrong, the background is busy, or the quality isn’t great… but your pet looks exactly like themselves, like how they always look in your mind's eye.

That’s where Forever Yours
Painted Portraits begin

Forever Yours Portraits are designed for devoted animal lovers who want to turn a treasured photograph into a piece of fine art. Whether your pet is still by your side or has already crossed the bridge, this service transforms your favorite image into a painterly, museum-quality portrait you’ll be proud to display in your home.

Because every pet deserves to be remembered beautifully

The most meaningful pictures aren't always technically perfect

Sometimes it’s:

A slightly blurry shot in the backyard (as show above)
A quick phone picture on the couch
An old photo you’ve had for years
Or the last picture you took before everything changed

And yet… it’s the one you love most.

Forever Yours Portraits were created for exactly that reason. To take the photo you already treasure and turn it into something timeless. Something intentional. Something worthy of the relationship you shared.

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What Is a Forever Yours Portrait?

It starts with your favorite photo

A Forever Yours Portrait begins with an existing photograph, whether it’s from your phone, an old print, or a scanned image, and is artistically transformed into a fine art, painterly portrait that looks and feels like a custom oil painting.

Each portrait is carefully refined by hand:

Distractions are removed
Backgrounds are softened or replaced
Fur, eyes, and expression are enhanced
Lighting and color are artistically balanced

The final image is printed on museum-quality giclée canvas, mounted to hard masonite for longevity, and finished with contour brush strokes for depth, beauty, and protection and completed with a frame of your choice.

The result is a stunning, dimensional piece of art that most people are shocked did not start as a painting.

This is not a filter.
This is fine art.

Let’s be clear, this is not an app. It’s not a novelty product, and it’s definitely not something churned out in bulk. Each Forever Yours Portrait is created with the same level of care and craftsmanship that defines everything at Penny Whistle Photography. This is a slow, thoughtful process designed to honor your pet, not rush them through a production line.

A beautiful option when a session isn't possible

For many clients, this service is especially meaningful when a pet has already passed.

A way to see them every day.
A way to smile when you walk by.
A way to remember their personality, expression, and your relationship.

It’s about celebrating the life, not focusing on the goodbye.

This service is ideal if:

You only have one photo… and it’s not perfect, but it’s everything
Your pet has passed and you’d like a lasting way to honor them
You missed the chance for a professional photo session
Your pet hated the camera but you loved them anyway
You want something meaningful, not mass-produced
You value quality, craftsmanship, and story over trends

If you’re nodding while reading this… you’re in exactly the right place.

A simple process

1

You send me your favorite photo, I review it and make sure it’s suitable for transformation

2

I artistically refine and enhance the image, you approve the final design before it goes to print

3

Your portrait is printed, mounted, and hand finished with contour brush strokes and framed

4

Now it's time to unwrap the joy; I deliver your painting and will even hang it for you

An important note

If I don’t believe your photo will translate beautifully, I will tell you. I would never take on something I couldn’t do justice to.

Available in four (4) sizes:

11" x 14"
12" x 18"
16" x 20"
16" x 24"

Larger sizes available upon request.

Let’s create something beautiful

If you have a photo you love, even if you’re not sure it will work, I would love to see it.

No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation.

Because sometimes the most meaningful portraits start with, “I know it’s not a great photo, but…”