The Fehér Paintings Annual Pet Portrait
Our companions leave a lasting mark on our lives. This annual project is a way of celebrating that bond.
Balázs will choose one submitted photo that inspires him to create a portrait. Once finished, the painting will be sent to its owner as a gift to keep, wherever they are in the world.
Submissions close 8 September 2026 at 12:00 CEST (Vienna time)
How it works
1. Submit
Upload up to three photos of your pet via the Submission Form below.
2. Chosen by the artist
After submissions close, Balázs will choose the photo that inspires him most as a painting.
3. Follow the journey
We'll share the painting process and announce the finished portrait on Instagram and Facebook.
4. Receive the gift
The original approx. 30 × 40 cm oil painting will be shipped to its new home anywhere in the world.
Will I like the style?
Check out Balázs’ style in his online gallery here:
Submission Form
Something did not work? Just send us an email or reach out to us on social media.
Participation Terms
Participation
Anyone, anywhere in the world may participate. | Submissions are free. | One submission per pet. | Each submission may contain up to 3 photographs of one pet (they can be of the same or different scenes).
Selection
One pet will be selected by Balázs Fehér. | The selection is based solely on artistic inspiration and is not random. | No correspondence regarding the decision will be entered into.
The portrait
The selected pet will be painted as an original 30 × 40 cm oil painting on linen canvas. | The painting is unframed. | Worldwide shipping is included. | The painting itself remains a gift.
Submitted photos
Submitted photos remain the property of their owners. | If permission is granted during submission, Feher Paintings may share selected photographs and the painting process on its website and social media.
Privacy
Your email address will only be used in connection with this project. | We will not add you to a mailing list.
Looking for a portrait sooner?
Pet portrait commissions are available throughout the year.
This annual project exists simply because Balázs enjoys painting animals and wants to gift one portrait every year.