Tattoo styles · Dublin
Pet portrait tattoos in Dublin
The details that make them recognisable.
The examples below show each approach on skin. Check the artist credits to follow a portfolio, or ask about your own subject through the enquiry form.
Your consultation
About the work
A pet portrait starts with close observation. The shape of an ear, a familiar expression or a particular marking can make the difference between a general likeness and the animal you know. Tell us which photographs feel most like them.
Colour and black and grey offer different ways to describe their features. We’ll discuss the crop, background, size and placement with you, keeping the animal’s expression at the centre of the design.
Send a few clear photographs, preferably in natural light without filters. Older images are welcome too. For a memorial piece, you can share personal context if you wish; the design conversation does not require you to explain your loss.
Questions you may have
01Which photographs should I send?
Send several clear photographs in natural light where possible, without filters. Choose expressions and angles that feel recognisable. Older images are welcome if those are what you have.
02Should I choose colour or black and grey?
Both can describe a likeness. Your photographs, preferred treatment and the tattoo’s scale help guide the discussion with your artist.
03Do I need to explain the story behind a memorial?
No. Share only what you want the artist to know. We need to understand the design, but you do not have to describe the circumstances of a loss.
Selected work
Pet portraits made with care
Have a tattoo idea in mind?
Send your tattoo idea, references and approximate size. We’ll review the request and reply about the estimate and consultation.