Katie Vallance is the Official Ruby Tree live illustrator for Goodwoof 2026
Limited 2026 Commission Slots remaining
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Limited slots remaining after Goodwoof 2026.
You can reserve a space here..
A small deposit holds your place, and Katie will contact you with further details
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Signature 30×30cm portraits are £495.
40×40cm portraits are £695.
Other sizes on request.
A limited number are created each month.
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Most commissions take around three months.
Once a studio slot is reserved I will be in touch with a more precise date and next steps with how to create your portrait.
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WhatsApp on +44 7712 644697
Email Katie@khvstudio.com
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Soft, natural light, eye-level, and clear eyes - everything else is secondary Photo Tips for Your Dog Portrait
To help us capture your dog's personality at its best:
Select a photo which uses soft, natural light (near a window or outside in the shade)
Your photo should avoid harsh sunlight or deep shadows
Choose a photo from your dog's eye level where possible
Make sure you select a photo where your dog's eyes are clearly visible
For Black or Very Dark Dogs:
Side lighting works beautifully - it helps show the shine and shape of the coat
Phone photos are fine. One main photo is perfect, with a couple of extras helpful if available
The guidance above is designed to make choosing a suitable photo as easy as possible
Tip - use a treat at camera level to encourage your pooch to leek at the camera!
FAQ’s and contact details
Want to Reserve A 2026 Commission?
A small number of 2026 commission spaces are available following Goodwoof.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
If you’d like to reserve a commission, you’re very welcome to do so below.
Creating quiet portrait sketches in remembrance and celebration of much-loved dogs.
Her work begins with a simple, observed moment and is later developed into a finished oil painting in the studio. You can ask Katie any questions by sending her a text, video or audio message using the chat box bottom right
Back in the studio, this can be carefully developed into a finished oil painting not just capturing likeness…
…but something of their presence, their character, and the small details that make them unmistakably yours. What begins as a moment becomes something you can return to.
