From Mini to Magnificent: Choosing the Perfect Size for Your Cat Portrait

As an artist based in Southend-on-Sea, one of the most common questions I receive is about portrait sizes. Today, I’ll guide you through the different dimensions I offer and help you choose the perfect size for your cat’s portrait.

Understanding Size Options

Miniature (up to 12.5cm x 17.5cm):

– Perfect for intimate spaces

– Ideal for detailed facial expressions

– Great for desk displays or small wall spaces

– Popular for gift-giving

– Captures your cat’s personality in a jewel-like format

Small (up to 20x30cm):

– Our most popular size

– Excellent for showing both character and environment

– Fits perfectly in most home settings

– Allows for detailed botanical elements

– Balances detail with presence

Medium (up to 30x40cm):

– Makes a striking statement

– Perfect for showing multiple elements

– Ideal for complex scenes with nature

– Creates a focal point in any room

– Allows for maximum detail in fur and eyes

Contemporary vertical painting of a black cat with luminous eyes peering through vibrant red poppies, set against geometric green grass patterns. Original acrylic artwork featuring bold color contrasts and Art Nouveau-inspired flowing lines.

Contemporary black cat portrait in stylized nature scene, peaceful sleeping pose among geometric green grass blades and ethereal dandelions in white and yellow. Original acrylic artwork by British-Polish artist from Southend-on-Sea.

Dandelion Dreams: White Cat's Garden Hideaway

Contemporary painting of a black cat nestled among yellow dandelions and white seedheads, with geometric green grass patterns. Original acrylic artwork featuring bold color contrasts and modern botanical elements

Contemporary painting of an orange cat peeking through vibrant sunflowers, featuring bold geometric green leaves and turquoise accents. Original acrylic artwork with striking yellow sunflower heads against vertical composition.

Contemporary painting of a curled black cat against snowy waves and golden dried grass, set among stylized white birch trees. Original acrylic artwork featuring geometric winter landscape elements and striking color contrasts.

Choosing Your Size

Consider these factors when selecting your portrait size:

– Where will it be displayed?

– What’s the viewing distance?

– How much detail do you want to include?

– Are you including environmental elements?

– What’s your budget?

Display Tips

For each size, I recommend:

Miniature:

– Place at eye level for intimate viewing

– Consider grouping multiple portraits

– Perfect for shelves and small wall spaces

Small:

– Ideal for hallways and living spaces

– Works well in gallery walls

– Great above side tables

Medium:

– Perfect for living room focal points

– Excellent above fireplaces

– Stunning in entrance halls

Pricing and Value

Each size offers different benefits while maintaining the same high-quality materials and attention to detail. Free UK shipping is available for all sizes, with delivery in 2-3 days locally and 5-12 days internationally.

Looking Forward

Next week’s post will be our final in the series, offering a complete guide to commissioning your cat’s portrait. Until then, I’d love to hear about where you’d display your pet’s portrait. Which size speaks to your space and style?

Ready to commission your own cat portrait? Reach out through Instagram (@mysouthendart) to discuss which size would best suit your vision.