Morning rituals with Ostin
Size
30×40cm
Year
2024
Custom Cat Portrait | Oil Painting
Meet Ostin, a charming Scottish Fold with bright green eyes, folded ears, and a personality that fills every corner of a home. This artwork is an original cat portrait painting created by a professional pet portrait artist in Germany. Unlike most of my custom pet portraits, which are commissioned by clients, this piece was painted for myself and inspired by a daily ritual shared with my beloved cat
Every morning, as I sit down with a cup of coffee, Ostin appears beside me and gently taps my leg with his paw, asking for a treat. It is a simple moment, but one that perfectly captures the bond between humans and their pets. As a cat portrait artist, I wanted to preserve this feeling through a hand-painted artwork that celebrates the small everyday moments that make pet ownership so meaningful.
Rather than recreating our actual kitchen, I imagined a romantic Mediterranean setting. Inspired by sunny mornings in Italy, the scene unfolds on a warm balcony overlooking a colorful coastal landscape. A cup of cappuccino rests on the table while Ostin reaches upward exactly as he does in real life. This combination of storytelling and realism transforms the painting into more than a traditional pet portrait on canvas. It becomes a personal memory captured in fine art.
To make the scene even more symbolic, I replaced the treat with a small heart. The heart represents the affection, trust, and companionship shared between us. It reflects what many pet owners feel: that their dogs and cats become family members and quietly claim a permanent place in our hearts.
The artwork combines realistic animal portrait techniques with a colorful contemporary style. Ostin's fur, facial expression, and striking green eyes were carefully rendered using professional oil painting techniques, while the background features brighter, more expressive colors. This blend of realism and imagination creates a cheerful atmosphere that appeals to collectors of pet artwork, cat paintings, and colourful portraits alike.
Today, this painting hangs where I can see it every morning while drinking my coffee. In a way, the ritual happens twice: once in real life and once again on the canvas.
Artwork Summary
Original hand-painted oil painting of a cat featuring Ostin, a Scottish Fold
Combines realistic animal portrait art with colorful contemporary storytelling
Inspired by a daily coffee ritual between artist and pet
Features Mediterranean balcony scenery, vibrant colors, and expressive details
Showcases the emotional connection often celebrated in personalised pet portraits and family and pet portraits
Demonstrates the artistic approach used for commissioned custom pet portraits from photos.
Professional cat portrait painting created by a pet portrait artist Germany
Example of a custom pet portrait, pet painting, and pet artwork
Every Pet Has a Story Worth Painting
This portrait was created on a 30×40 cm canvas, giving enough space to capture not only Ostin's likeness but also the morning ritual that inspired the artwork.
What moment would you preserve forever?
🐾 One-of-a-kind pet portrait, customised to your liking
👩🏻🎨 100% handmade oil painting, from sketch to final touches
😍 Guaranteed that you’ll like it - unlimited revisions included
📦 Payment and delivery:
Worldwide shipping via DHL
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📐 Technical Details:
High-quality 380 g/m² cotton canvas on a stretcher frame
Professional Windsor & Newton oil paints and Gamblin finish
Optional gold, silver, and bronze leaf accents
And by the way, oil paintings are proven to last for centuries.