Breeds & coats / Cats
Tabby Cat portraits
Classic, mackerel, spotted and ticked tabbies all share the forehead M, but the stripe structure differs on every cat.
What we keep
We keep the M, stripe type (swirl vs. mackerel), eye-liner and chin colour.
Approved by you
You approve every portrait before it's made. Two revisions, should they be needed.
Every marking
Spots, stripes, masks, odd eyes, extra toes. Their face, not a face.
Framed to give
Archival prints, real frames and a linen box. Ready to hang, or to hand over.
It moves
A code on the frame back opens a moving portrait and a private page.
Photo tips
Shoot in daylight from slightly above.
Natural daylight, eye-level, and the whole head in frame. Avoid heavy filters; they change coat colour.
Special features we'll keep
Add any of these in the Special Features box and we'll keep them, and you'll confirm each one on your proof:
- extra toes (polydactyl), with a count per paw
- odd-coloured eyes, and which is which
- a tipped or folded ear
- a missing leg or eye
- a crooked tail or kinked tip
Styles that suit a tabby cat
Enquiries
Questions
Will my tabby cat look like my pet, not a generic one?
We keep the M, stripe type (swirl vs. mackerel), eye-liner and chin colour. And you approve every portrait before it's made.
What photos work best?
Shoot in daylight from slightly above. 1 to 3 photos is plenty.
Can I include two pets or myself?
Yes. See our family and owner portraits; just upload a photo of each.
What if something is off?
Ask for a revision; two are included. Nothing is made until you approve.
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