Welcome to the enchanting world of pet portrait in costume
This english version onepage regroup all the informations you need about STARANIMAL.
STARANIMAL provides an animal portrait creation service in personalized costume from a simple photo. Personalized portrait, gift card or portrait reproduction, STARANIMAL advises and guides you in our purchase.
The latest portrait models
Here are the latest customizable models with the animal of your choice. More models in the collections.
The collections
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Give your home a museum-like feel.
This collection of animal portraits pays homage to the great classics of painting. The patina and varnish effects, cracked by time, lend authenticity and character to each piece. |
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The prestige of the uniform. Impeccable, the military portrait is simply beautiful.
The models in this collection will give your companion an incomparable look and elegance. As for décor, the portrait in uniform fits perfectly into any interior, modern or classic. It’s a must-have. |
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The ultra-trendy square format is the perfect complement to your contemporary interior. This collection showcases your pet in a fun and modern way.
A white square with a colorful focal point perfectly captures the light and highlights your dog or cat. Guaranteed to make an impact at first glance! |
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Don’t they say the most beautiful portraits are in black and white?
The « Studio » collection follows in the footsteps of Hollywood film studios that made celebrity portraiture famous. Like the great names of cinema in the 40s and 50s, your companion poses in the spotlight. The lighting is sophisticated, resulting in a rare and splendid image. |
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Colorful, bright, and adorable, the portraits in the « Little Sunshine » collection will give your décor a boost.
Both playful and authentic, Little Sunshine adds a mischievous and playful touch to your pet. All the ingredients are there to brighten up your walls and bring a smile to your face. |
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With its soft, pastel colors, the « Romantic » collection offers a tender take on portraiture inspired by the Victorian era.
Lace and taffeta adorn the elegant women. For gentlemen, it’s the perfect attire for special occasions. The fabrics are refined, the pose distinguished. |
You can also order a custom portrait on the theme of your choice. There are no limits to creativity except your imagination.
Portraits are sold unframed.
The little « extras » of STARANIMAL
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| Your pet is unique, and so is its portrait. You control every element of the portrait: costume, setting, colors and shades. | The portrait will capture every detail and expression of your pet. The photographic quality ensures incredible fidelity. | Created by hand, each portrait requires many hours of work to offer you exceptional quality. | The various collections and the wide choice of print formats make it possible to find the portrait that best suits your pet and your desires. | Staranimal donates €10 for each order of a personalized portrait to a foundation working for animal protection. |
The artist
Philippe Tyberghien
The French/Belgian artist and graphic designer, Philippe Tyberghien developed a passion for animals, interior design, and photography at a very young age.
He studied architecture and art history before joining an architecture firm. After several years, he shifted his focus to design and photography.
The spark for his passion for animal portraiture ignited with Uggo, his Jack Russell, his first model. He then launched the STARANIMAL website in 2009, dedicated entirely to costumed animal portraits.
Without compromising on fashion or trends, the artist offers several collections in a wide variety of styles (classic, black and white, contemporary, etc.). Everyone can find the perfect portrait to suit their tastes and their pet’s temperament.
The artist is also committed to animal welfare. STARANIMAL donates €10 to animal protection organizations for every personalized portrait order.
“I created STARANIMAL to offer a high-quality service and exquisitely detailed portraits.”
Beware of imitations, compare websites and quality, and demand the original: here, nothing is made in China, nothing is mass-produced, nothing is rushed, there’s no AI or crude copy-pasting—a true artist meticulously creates each portrait. Demand a STARANIMAL portrait.
Follow the artist on social media.
Prices
The prices include the cost of creating the portrait, the cost of printing the portrait on paper or canvas as well as the cost of preparation and delivery in most European countries (a supplement may be requested for certain destinations as USA). Price identical to all models in collection.
December 31, 2025 prices
All terms of sales are available here.
Quality and supports
PRODUCTS
PRINTING ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER : Lambda prints are made on satin RC silver photo paper Kodak of 250 gr / m2 or Canson PhotoSatin Premium RC 270g / m2.
This is the classic transfer printing method on silver paper which is developed by a chemical process (developer, fixer). The prints are then washed and dried. This technology guarantees you very high quality productions and a traditional photographic rendering.
FINE ART PRINT : The works are printed on 100% cotton Hahnemühle Fine art Photo Rag paper (308 gr / m2) with pigment inks.
Unlike silver print, Fine Art printing does not use a chemical process (developer-fixer) but a printing technique (on large printers or plotters) in very high definition guaranteeing stronger contrasts, deeper blacks and color stability over time greater than 100 years.
For prints on paper, a white margin of 2 cm is added to the dimensions of the portrait (example: for a 30 × 40 cm print, the total size of the paper will be 34 × 44 cm). Practical and aesthetic, this white margin brings more value to the work. It offers a more elegant finish to the portrait and makes it easier to hang and place in a master key and a frame.
CANVAS PRINTING : The canvas prints are made on an Ilford Canvas 375 gr / m2 polyester canvas or Hahnemühle Canvas Goya 340g / m2 fixed on a 2 cm thick wooden frame, HP Vivera pigment inks printed in very high definition.
The fabrics are matt. You can opt for a glossy canvas print at an additional cost. Please specify it in order to adjust the quote.
The fabrics are printed with mirrored edges so as not to lose part of the decor in the thickness of the wooden frame.
The fabrics must only be cleaned with a dry cloth, without water or cleaning product. The fabrics must not be varnished.
PUZZLE : STARANIMAL portraits are now available in 1500 piece puzzles.
Have fun putting the puzzle together, piece by piece, in premium RAVENSBURGER quality.
The 60×80 cm puzzle is made up of 1500 pieces measuring 2.7×2.2 cm each.What spend long hours of relaxation and pleasure.
To offer or to offer yourself absolutely!
HIGH QUALITY
Quality is STARANIMAL’s priority.
Each portrait is handmade by the artist. It takes approximately 8 to 12 hours to complete a portrait and sometimes much more if the subject is complex.
Each hair and mustache is carefully drawn to give the animal a lively expression.
No detail is forgotten: it is possible to make small sores disappear or rework a slightly twisted ear on the photo thanks to the magic of digital retouching and of course the artist’s know-how.
The quality of printing and delivery are also strictly controlled.
STARANIMAL works from the largest professional photographic laboratories to take the greatest care in the manufacture and shipping of your order.
Finally, a package tracking number is provided to you in order to better manage the receipt of your package.
A word from Philippe Tyberghien » I created STARANIMAL to offer you a high quality service and very fine portraits. Beware of imitations, compare the sites and demand the original. Here nothing is done in China, nothing is done in the chain or in the factory, nothing is sloppy. No coarse copy-paste, it is a real artist who paints each portrait meticulously by hand. Ask for a STARANIMAL portrait. »
WHAT FORMAT TO CHOOSE ?
It all depends on the volume of the room, your taste and your budget.
Use small formats in small rooms (small entrance, hallway, hallway …) and choose larger formats (50×70 cm or 60×80 cm for example) for living rooms (living room, dining room, bedroom … .) where you will have a little perspective to admire the work.
If the portrait is hung above a wardrobe, a sofa or a bed, the large dimensions are also better suited because you cannot get up close to admire the work. A medium or large format will give a greater « presence » to the work.
Also think about the frame you will choose and whose dimensions are to be taken into account in the overall dimensions.
Other formats are available on request.
PARTNER LABORATORIES
The production of prints and prints on canvas is entrusted to professional laboratories PICTO – IMPRESSION PANORAMIQUE or WHITEWALL
These image professionals work for the greatest photographers and agencies in France and in the world. Their qualified staff and state-of-the-art equipment guarantee an exceptional rendering of the portraits entrusted to them. Each order is controlled manually for a technician.
