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Welcome to our blog!

Here, we show our pet painting process, ways to decorate your space, exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from our photoshoots, & more.

NEW Pet Portrait Packaging, Unleashed

Our new packaging has been unleashed, with custom pet portraits that are ready to be loved.

An Inside Look at Our Brand Photoshoot with Florals, a French Bulldog, Swan Cards, & Joyful Moments

From the florals to the French Bulldog, this photoshoot is one of my favorites to date.

3 Things You May Not Know About the Painting Process of Our Custom Pet Portraits

In this post, I’m sharing 3 fun facts you may not know about my custom pet paintings. Every finished result begins with a careful process.

The Hearts Behind the Art: Cady Driver, Gabriela Dachin, & Norma Herring

I hope the stories of these artists inspire you to find creativity & joy in the endeavors you are led to.

The Process of Our First Human Portrait & Pet Portrait Painting

It's exciting to share this finished painting, but let's go back to the beginning...

The Custom Pet Portrait Process: From Picture, to Painting, to Wall Print

Our pet portraits represent both quality & quantity. In this blog post, we showcase the step-by-step process of a picture to print.

A Step By Step Process of a Custom Yorkie Watercolor Pet Portrait

From the ears to the end of the paper, here's an inside look on the step by step process of a Yorkie pet portrait.

Lessons as a Mother/Daughter Duo

After one year of building Mellane & Co., we want to share some of the lessons we have learned as a mother/daughter team.

An Inside Look at our Golden Photoshoot

I hope this blog post inspires you to take photos with your pets & collect all the keepsakes.

An Inside Look - Photoshoot Edition

I adore making arrangements for events that excite me, & this is a way to show you all the details that make a photoshoot.

FAQs - Pet Portrait Edition

We receive plenty of questions about our pet portraits, & we want to answer some of them in this blog post!

3 Ideas for Your Pet's Portrait

To ensure your custom portrait is just what you desire, here are 3 ideas for your pet's portrait.

Why Custom Pet Portrait Cards?

A sweet card from a loved one & our precious pets are treasures in our lives, so we decided to pair them together.

What I Learned Growing Up with Pets

I wouldn’t hold the same adoration for animals if I hadn’t grown up with them. Pets are with us every step of the way.

What I Learned From my Old House

My house has simply seen better days. However, there are several things I have learned from this old house, a house that has grown with me:

3 Reasons Why a Pet Portrait is Special

Our pets (whether they are furry, scaled, or feathery) are our family members, & each of our custom portraits to reflect their personalites.

When a Pet Portrait Present is Perfect

If you're looking for a timeless & heart-warming present, our pet portraits are our most popular keepsakes.

How to Secretly Order a Pet Portrait Present

IIf you want to have a pet painting to be a surprise, here are our tips on how to order a portrait without your future receipient knowing!

3 Things We Wish We Would've Done With Our Pets

Losing our two pets, Max & Misty, was one of the saddest experiences our family has gone through. Looking at their photos still tugs at a...

5 Ways to Heal After Losing a Pet

Even though it was four months ago, my heart still squeezes with sadness when I think of our two furry family members who passed...