Pet Storybook template

Your pet as an Old Master portrait

The regal pet portrait, in the manner of a 17th-century oil painting, is the most-gifted pet art style of the last decade. Penwrite turns it into a whole book: The Duke, The Admiral or The Queen, in a story to match.

It is the style for grown-up humour: a gift for the friend whose cat already acts like royalty.

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Preview in about 60 to 90 seconds

Pet storybook: example cover — Illustrative artwork. Pages from real sample books appear here at launch.

Three costumes

Choose The Duke, The Admiral or The Queen; the costume carries through every spread.

Painterly detail

Chiaroscuro light, umber backgrounds and fine craquelure give the museum-piece look.

Cover-worthy

The portrait doubles as the cover, so the book looks like a gallery catalogue.

How it works

Step by step

1
Upload their photos
One clear photo is enough; three is best: the face at eye level, a full body from the side, and any distinctive marking. iPhone photos are fine.
2
Tell us about them
Their name, a story theme, and up to three details that make them who they are: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend.
3
Pick an art style
Compare styles side by side, from Storybook Watercolour to Old Master Portrait. Penwrite suggests one for your theme.
4
See the preview
In about a minute: two portraits to choose from, a cover with their name, and the first page of the story. One free restyle.
5
Make the book
Twelve illustrated spreads appear page by page. Edit any line, re-roll any picture, add a dedication, then download the PDF or share the flipbook.

What you need

1 to 4 photos of your pet (3 recommended)
Their name and species
A story theme and an art style
Optional details: what they love, a silly habit, their best friend

What you get

A 12-spread illustrated story (24 interior pages and a cover)
Your pet drawn consistently from their photos on every page
A character portrait in your chosen style
Screen PDF and print-ready PDF
A private flipbook link to share with family
Editable text and a dedication page

Previews are free for signed-in users during the 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.

Examples

Example pages

Illustrative artwork shown while sample books are being made.

Getting the best from Old Master Portrait

A dignified, front-facing photo with an alert expression works best for the portrait.
Dramatic side light in your photo is a bonus; the style exaggerates it.

The style

Old Master Portrait

A 17th-century oil painting: chiaroscuro light, a velvet cloak and lace ruff, a dark umber background and fine craquelure.

Best for regal pet portraits, funny gifts for adults, "royal" story covers.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this a real painting?

No. It is an AI illustration in the style of 17th-century portraiture, a public-domain art tradition. Penwrite never imitates a named living artist.

Is it suitable for a children’s book?

Yes, though most people choose it for adults. The story can be as grand or as silly as you like.

Will it really look like my pet?

It draws from your photos rather than a breed list, and describes your pet back to you before illustrating so you can correct anything. Three good photos give the most consistent results across all twelve spreads.

Is the preview free?

Yes, for signed-in users during the free 7-day Pro trial. Making the full book uses a Pro book credit (Pro includes one a month), and downloading or printing needs a paid plan.