Pet-Inspired Art by Tracy Updike

Whimsical Animal Art Celebrating the Bond Between Pets & People

Welcome to Maker Street Studio, a fictional neighborhood where anthropomorphic animals live their best lives, and their personalities take center stage. Created by artist Tracy Updike, these pet-inspired art pieces are crafted using a signature photo montage art technique, digitally blending photography with illustration and storytelling to create expressive, character-driven designs.

Inspired by the way pet parents naturally humanize their pets, these artworks explore empathy, connection, and the joy of life with animals. Designed as playful animal wall art and pet lover gifts, each piece is made to spark laughter, recognition, and that familiar feeling of “that’s so my pet.” Rooted in humor and heart, Maker Street Studio celebrates the deep bond between people and their companion animals—one visual story at a time.

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Scotch for the Scotty is a whimsical, moody art print by artist Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, featuring a distinguished Scottish Terrier portrayed with human-like sophistication. Part of the popular Hair on the Dog Tavern series, this piece ca
French Wine is a playful, sophisticated art print by artist Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, featuring an elegant French Poodle enjoying a glass of red wine in a cozy bar setting. Part of the Hair on the Dog Tavern series, this anthropomorphic do
Shaken Not Stirred is a bold, humorous art print by Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, showcasing a confident Pit Bull Terrier savoring a dirty martini at the bar. Part of the popular Hair on the Dog Tavern series, this anthropomorphic dog portrait
Bully Beer is part of the Hair on the Dog Tavern Art Series by Maker Street Studio. Artist Tracy Updike creates a visual tale of Billy the Bulldog enjoying his favorite beverage, a nice cold beer. This humorous image depicts the Bulldog with human-
MC Pouncé is a dynamic, tongue-in-cheek cat art print by Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, capturing a dramatic, airborne dance move mid-pounce. With exaggerated motion and expressive feline flair, this hip-hop dancing cat embodies confidence, hum
B-Girl Furrrocious is a bold, humorous illustration by artist Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, featuring a fierce female cat striking an athletic breakdance freeze in a red tracksuit. This playful hip-hop-inspired cat artwork blends street cultur
DJ Clawz is a high-energy hip-hop cat illustration by artist Tracy Updike of Maker Street Studio, featuring a hoodie-clad feline throwing powerful breakdance moves with undeniable attitude. This edgy yet humorous artwork highlights Updike’s signature
Nothing But A Hound Dog. A hound dog howling like a classic R&B singer. Whimsical Anthropomorphic, pet Art for Beagal Lovers and Dow Owners.
The Rooster Crows at Midnight. Late-night shenanigans are afoot in the barnyard. This is anthropomorphic art for chicken lovers and pet owners.
Rugged Shepard Boy. This Belgain Malinoise prefers to spend his days outside working hard but will hang out with you and be the most loyal friend you ever had. Whimsical, anthropomorphic, dog art for pet lovers.
Boxer. This breed of dog is known for its boxing-like play. It looks like a fight, but depending on the dog-ponent, it's really just a friendly competition. Whimsical, anthropomorphic, digital photo montage art for the boxer dog lover and pet owner.
Bulldog Bully. He is the dog park bully, and no one will mess with this tough little dog. This humorous Bully art is perfect for the Bulldog lover and pet owner.
Catercise. This nostalgic, low-brow photo montage, inspired by the Eighties, depicts an orange tabby cat Jazzercising. It is a humorous and anthropomorphic art piece for cat lovers and pet owners.
What a Handsome Boy! Seriously, there is no better-looking dog than a Weimaraner. Well, that's my opinion anyway. This whimsical photo montage depicts a Weimaraner taking himself for a walk dressed to the nines. It is Humorous Anthripomorphic art for
Party On. This Shiba Inu loves her Saketini. That is a Martini made with Sake; she is Japanese, after all. Whimsical, anthropomorphic, Shibe lovers and Dog owners.
Service Dog. A pitbull loves to serve his owner, even down to serving them their favorite bourbon. Humorous, anthropomorphic art depicts a pitbull as a bartender. Art for Stratford Terrier Lovers and Pet owners.
Most Interesting Dog In The World My Friends, Doberman Pincher, Drinking a Cogniac. Whimsical, Anthropomorphic Pet Art
Dachshund Diva. Whimsical, anthropomorphic pet art of a dachshund dressed as a woman on a pink couch. Dachshund art for dog lovers and pet owners.
Small but Mighty. A Chihuahua will do anything to protect their owner. Humorous, anthropomorphic art depicting a chihuahua reading a book. Wall art for dog lovers and pet owners.
Spring Thaw. This Grizzly Bear has just awakened from his long winter nap. Please don't mess with a bear until after he has had his coffee—humorous, anthropomorphic animal art.