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Rachael Manning
Portrait of a brown dog in profile, built from pieces of rust and black textured paper
Commissioned portraitTextured papers on acid-free card

Pet portraits, cut from paper.

Send a photo of your dog, cat, horse or any other animal you love. Rachael builds their portrait by hand from textured papers, so every one is an original and no two are alike.

Commission a portrait

From your photo to the wall

A phone snap is all Rachael needs. Here are real commissions beside the photo each one started from.

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Customer's photo of a bulldog lying on a rug Paper portrait of the same bulldog
Customer's photo of a border collie on a sofa Paper portrait of the same border collie
Customer's photo of a black labrador holding a rope toy Paper portrait of the same labrador with its rope toy

How it works

No checkout and no card details. You only pay once Rachael has seen your photos and confirmed the portrait.

  1. Send your photosChoose a size and upload a few photos. The best are usually looking straight at the camera.
  2. Rachael checks inShe replies with which photo will work best and any questions about your pet.
  3. Pay your invoiceYou get an invoice by email, payable online by card or PayPal.
  4. It arrives flatYour portrait is made, signed and posted flat so it reaches you in perfect condition.

Original works

Animals Rachael has met on her travels. Each is one of a kind, and once it's gone it's gone.

See all originals
Paper artwork of a toucan with a green and maroon bill
Toucan Sam30 × 30 cm. A$135
Paper artwork of a koala
Lou the Koala30 × 30 cm. A$135
Paper artwork of an emu in blue and grey papers
Edward the Emu30 × 30 cm. A$135
Paper artwork of a quokka
Rotto the Quokka30 × 30 cm. A$135

It started with Bruce and Elfie.

Rachael grew up on a property on the North Coast with cows, horses, dogs and chickens. Her two adopted dogs, Bruce and Elfie, were the first subjects of these portraits, and they're still her best cure for a creative block.

Read Rachael's story

Paper artwork of a fox

Someone you'd like on the wall?

Tell Rachael about them and send a few photos. She'll reply before anything is invoiced.

Commission a portrait