Your Devon Rex, Pixie Ears and All
Huge ears, wavy fur and a mischievous pixie grin: a Devon Rex has a face no other cat can match. Upload a photo for a free preview in about 30 seconds, then print, frame and ship it free.
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A Devon Rex Cat Portrait Full of Mischief
A Devon Rex cat portrait is all about that pixie face. The breed has a short, fine, wavy coat that is soft to the touch, big low-set ears, huge wide-set eyes, high cheekbones, a short muzzle and even curly whiskers. The body is slim and long-legged, and the personality matches: Devon Rexes are active, people-loving cats that love to perch on your shoulder or curl up in a warm spot.
The curly coat is thin in places, so the wave pattern, ear size and fur texture vary from cat to cat. Colors range from black and white to tabby, smoke, red, blue and pointed patterns. Our custom Devon Rex portraits are created from your own photo, so your cat’s quirky proportions stay true instead of a generic breed look.
Preview free in about 30 seconds, then order framed from $129 or on canvas from $89. For another big-eared, big-personality cat, see Sphynx cat portraits.
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How to Photograph a Devon Rex
A Devon Rex is hard to hold still but easy to love on camera. A few things help:
- Keep the ears in. Don’t crop them. Shoot at eye level, or just below, so those big ears frame the face.
- Show the wave. Soft side light across the coat reveals the ripples. Flat light from the front hides them.
- Make the whiskers count. Curly, crimped whiskers show best against a plain, light background.
- Be quick. Devon Rexes are busy. Use burst mode and a feather toy held just above the lens to get the wide-eyed look.
- Use their love of closeness. Many will settle on a shoulder or lap. Have a helper take the picture while your cat is relaxed.
- Find the warm spot. A sunny windowsill or a warm blanket keeps a Devon Rex still for a few extra seconds.
- Skip the flash. It glares in those huge wide-set eyes and flattens the coat.
Best Styles for a Devon Rex Painting
- Embroidery — stitched thread art on cream linen. The wavy ripples of a Devon Rex coat become rows of stitches, and a pixie face looks charming in thread. It works best with a simple close-up.
- Line Art — a clean ink and pencil line drawing, strictly black and white. Huge ears, wide eyes and sharp cheekbones are the shapes line drawing loves, so the likeness comes through in a modern, minimal piece.
- Pop — bold, colorful paint-splatter pop art that matches this breed’s energy.
Line Art is monochrome by design, so coat color won’t show. If color matters, as with a smoke or red Devon, choose Embroidery or Pop. Previews are free, so try all three.
Devon Rex Cat Portrait FAQ
It will show the waves your photo shows. Soft side light across the coat makes the ripples visible, while flat front light hides them. Embroidery turns the waves into rows of stitches, and the watercolor and oil styles keep a softer texture. Compare styles in the free preview to see which shows your cat’s coat best.
The portrait follows your photo, and big ears are part of the breed. To avoid exaggeration, shoot from a few feet back with a straight-on or slight three-quarter view, with both ears fully in the frame. A very close wide-angle shot makes the ears and nose look bigger than they are.
No. Devon Rexes often have a thin coat on the belly, neck and chest, and it’s part of the breed’s look. Choose a photo from an angle that shows your cat the way you see them every day. If a patch looks odd in the preview, try another photo or a different style.
Because the ears add height, a portrait-shaped print works well. The 16″×24″ framed print ($139) gives a seated Devon Rex plenty of room, and an 18″×24″ gallery-wrap canvas ($119) is a lighter alternative. For a close-up face, try the 16″×16″ framed print ($129).
Yes, especially if you have a photo of their cat. They can see a free preview before anything is printed. If you don’t have a photo, a gift card is emailed instantly and lets them upload their own. Framed prints ship free in the US with the pet’s name added free.
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