I paint pets for a living, and I still can't quite believe I get to say it. It all began with my two dachshunds, Daisy and Daphne — my first muses and most demanding critics. There's no AI here and no shortcuts, just real human hands, a brush, and a lot of love.
the springer
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This is slow living, put onto paper: painted by the sea, with a black coffee always within reach. More than a painting, it's a little piece of them to keep — long after the photo was taken.
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gemma, the artist ~
Cheyne Atelier
Click on the artwork below to head straight through to my Etsy store, where you can choose your size, send me your favourite photos, and place your order safely and securely.
From there, I'll start painting — and I'll share progress along the way, so you get to watch your pet quietly come to life. When it's finished, it arrives painted on professional-quality watercolour paper, with its very own certificate of authenticity, wrapped and posted with care.
Gift wrapping is available too, if it's a surprise. If your pet has a look you'd hate to ever forget, that's exactly what I'm here for. I can't wait to meet them.
Every original Cheyne Atelier watercolour is accompanied by a hand-signed, individually numbered certificate of authentication — recording the title, pigments, paper, and the date your portrait left the studio. A promise that what you hold was painted once, by hand, for you.
I ordered a painting of a miniature dachshund as a birthday present. Gemma outdid any expectations. As a treat I had it gift wrapped and received a smaller watercolour too, which I'm saving for custom greeting cards. You can tell there's a real passion in the art, and it was lovely to watch it develop through the progress updates. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a special gift.
Absolutely stunning work! Gemma captured our Dalmatian perfectly — every little detail is spot on. My fiancé and I are completely blown away by how beautifully she brought him to life. It's more than just a drawing; it truly feels like she's captured his spirit. We'll treasure this forever.
Nothing but great words to say! The communication was excellent and the finished product was more than I could have imagined. I immediately framed it and got it up on my wall — it's an amazing piece of art and a beautiful painting of my fur babies.
I couldn't have asked for a more perfect watercolour of my cavapoo Max — it captures his personality perfectly! Quality paper, perfect depiction, and it even comes with a cute certificate of authenticity. Would highly recommend for a gift. I absolutely love it!
Gemma painted my golden retriever Alfie and the likeness to the photo I shared is unreal. She's so talented, and it's evident she deeply cares and loves what she does — she was also so lovely to deal with. A gorgeous portrait of my fur baby that I will treasure forever!
