Black and white image of a logo with a crown on top, the words 'Good Wood' arched below the crown, and an illustration of a hand holding a mug in the center.

Katie Vallance is the Official Ruby Tree live illustrator for Goodwoof

Limited 2026 Commission Slots remaining

  • 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

  • Signature 30×30cm portraits are £495.

    40×40cm portraits are £695

    Other sizes on request.

    A limited number are created each month.

  • 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.

  • WhatsApp on +44 7712 644697

    Email Katie@khvstudio.com

  • 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

A framed painting of a playful black and white dog hangs on a white wall, surrounded by large, rustic wooden beams.
Illustration of a person's arm wearing a jacket with a rolled-up sleeve, holding a circular emblem with a crown on top, which contains the word "GOODWOOF" and an image of a dog.

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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.

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Close-up of a framed painting of a dog, likely a terrier, with long, shaggy fur, dark eyes, and a black nose. The painting is on an easel indoors, with painting supplies and brushes nearby.
Illustration of a lion sitting inside a circular frame with a crown on its head and the words 'GOOD WOOLF' written around the top of the circle.
An outdoor scene with an easel and a painting of a dog on a canvas, under a large umbrella with people in the background.
A stylized graphic of a woman wearing a crown, holding a belt and standing inside a circular border with the text 'GODWOOF' around her head.

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 

A woman with long brown hair and a white shirt, wearing an apron, is painting or working on an art project in a studio. She is smiling and holding a paintbrush, with art supplies nearby. There is a ladder with paint brushes and a cup with green handles on her right, and a framed painting of a dog's face on the wall behind her.
A graphic illustration featuring a handshake within a circular badge, topped with a crown, and the word 'GOODWOODE' written on a banner across the top of the circle.

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.

A framed painting of a dog, resting its head on the ground, on a white wall. The painting is surrounded by large, rough wooden beams in a rustic setting.
Painting of a black dog with one eye closed, framed in white, displayed on an easel.
Painting of a golden retriever dog framed in white, hanging on a wall.
Framed painting of a happy black and white dog with its tongue out on a white wall, held by a person's hands.