Welcome
Welcome to AZ Paintings. I’m Anne Zoutsos, a UK animal artist specialising in bespoke pet portraits and detailed dog, cat, and horse paintings. Each pet portrait I create is an attempt to capture not just how an animal looks, but the personality and soul that make them so special. Owners often tell me their painting feels alive, which is the greatest compliment I could hope for.
Commission a Custom Pet Portrait
If you’re looking for a hand-painted portrait of your pet or show champion, I’d be delighted to work with you.
- Oil portraits painted on fine linen
- Created from your photographs
- Options for dogs, cats, horses and multiple pets
- Worldwide shipping available
→ How to Commission a Portrait
Original Animal Paintings for Sale
Explore a selection of original artworks featuring dogs, wildlife, and other animals. → View Original Paintings
Art Prints & Greeting Cards
High-quality prints and cards of popular pieces — ideal for gifts. → Browse Prints & Cards
A Little Background
I was born into a family where drawing and painting was as normal as writing, and I cannot remember a time when I haven’t spent a large portion of my time involved in art. I started painting animal portraits of my own pets and then those belonging to friends and family and now I’ve been painting animals professionally for over 40 years.
Over these years my animal paintings have been shown in exhibitions, selected for prizes, and I am honoured that a dog portrait I was commissioned to paint – of one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s dogs – is now part of The Royal Collection. I’ve also had the privilege of being commissioned to paint the Crufts Best in Show winners for the Kennel Club Arts Foundation for the last eight years.
But at the heart of it all, my greatest pleasure is when someone sees their beloved companion truly reflected on canvas. Creating a portrait that feels authentic, expressive, and full of life is why I paint.
If you’d like to discuss a portrait or have any questions, I’d love to hear from you. → Contact Me