Your Aussie’s One-of-a-Kind Coat, Made Into Art
No two Australian Shepherds look alike, so neither do their portraits. Upload a photo and see a free preview in about 30 seconds, blue eyes, merle swirls and all.
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An Australian Shepherd Portrait Worth Staring At
Blue merle, red merle, black tri, red tri. Copper points, a white collar, maybe a blaze. Then the eyes: ice blue, amber, warm brown, marbled, or one of each. An Australian Shepherd is basically a custom paint job on four legs, which is exactly why an Australian Shepherd portrait made from *your* photo matters. A stock illustration could never match their pattern.
We take your photo and create custom Aussie art in the style you choose, from soft watercolor to a full sci-fi knight. The merle pattern, the copper eyebrows and the eye color come from your picture, so your dog still looks like your dog.
See a watermarked preview in about 30 seconds, free. If you love it, pick a framed print or gallery-wrap canvas. We email a digital proof to approve, then it’s printed on museum-grade paper and shipped free in the US. Mini Aussies and Aussie mixes welcome.
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Getting a Merle Coat and Those Eyes Right
Aussies rarely hold still, and merle coats are tricky for cameras. A little planning helps:
- Shoot after a long walk or play session. A tired Aussie sits. A fresh one is a gray blur.
- Focus on the eyes. Merle detail and eye color only survive in a sharp photo. Tap the eyes on your phone screen before shooting.
- Odd eyes or split eyes? Face your dog straight to the camera with light falling on both sides of the face, so neither eye ends up in shadow.
- Use open shade outdoors. Direct sun washes out blue merle grays and red merle tans. A porch or the shade of a tree is ideal.
- Watch the white collar. If the chest is glowing white on your screen, step out of the sun.
- Include a bit of the mane. That fluffy ruff frames the face beautifully in a portrait.
Styles That Love a Busy Coat
Watercolor Blue was practically designed for blue merles. The cool background picks up the grays and blacks in the coat and makes light blue eyes glow. It’s a favorite for good reason.
Galactic Knight suits the Aussie’s famous focus. Anyone who has watched one stare down a ball knows that intensity belongs on a sci-fi knight with a glowing green sword, painted in an oil-portrait look.
Pop is the fun one. Colorful paint splatter plays along with a merle coat instead of competing with it, and red merles and red tris look especially warm against the bright background.
Australian Shepherd Portrait FAQ
The portrait is created from your photo, so eye color carries through when it’s clearly visible. For heterochromia or split eyes, use a sharp, front-facing photo with both eyes evenly lit. Check the free preview closely. If an eye looks off, try a different photo or style before you order. You’ll also approve a digital proof before printing.
Yes, as long as your photo shows the real colors. Indoor lamps make red merles look orange or muddy, so daylight photos work best. Watercolor Earthy and Pop both suit red coats. Compare a couple of styles in the free preview, since it only takes about 30 seconds each.
You can, as long as the face is sharp. A running or jumping photo often has motion blur that softens the merle pattern and eyes, so a moment where your dog pauses (watching a ball, waiting at the door) usually works better. Burst mode on your phone helps catch that split second.
It’s a matter of taste, but Matte Black makes blue merle grays and black tris look crisp, while Pecan warms up red merles and copper points. White Oak keeps things light and airy, especially with watercolor styles. All three are solid wood, and framed prints start at $129.
Absolutely. Miniature Australian Shepherds, Toy Aussies and mixes like Aussiedoodles all work the same way. Upload a clear photo of the face, pick a style and see your preview free. The pattern and coloring come from your photo, so mixes with unusual markings come out just as unique.
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