A pet owner's frustration turned into an AI startup

A pet owner's frustration turned into an AI startup
In a matter of seconds, Petsy AI transforms a single photo into museum-worthy art-removing the cost, hassle, and wait, and igniting a debate between creativity and technology in 2025's digital age.
With over 90 million U.S. households owning pets and billions spent annually on pet products, the demand for personalized pet art has never been higher.
San Francisco, California - November 27, 2025 - Behind every great invention is a deeply personal problem. For Matt Bulbul, the founder of Petsy AI, that problem was simple: Why should creating a portrait of his beloved cat mean days of waiting and spending $100 or more-when artificial intelligence could write stories, compose music, and fuel the next tech gold rush?
"I'm a designer, digital artist, and pet lover," said Matt Bulbul. "Like millions of others, I wanted a beautiful portrait of my pet. But every option I found was expensive, slow, or fragmented-I'd have to work with one vendor for the portrait, another for printing, and none of them offered the artistic style I actually wanted. Everything looked generic and mass-produced."
He continued: "Traditional artists create remarkable work, but their prices are out of reach for most people. Meanwhile, the AI tools on the market demand twenty photos and make you wait hours for results. I kept asking myself: where's the magic in that?"
A moment at PetSmart changed the vision forever
While testing early versions of Petsy AI, Bulbul walked into a PetSmart and, out of curiosity, snapped a quick photo of a fish through a glass tank - poor lighting, reflection, movement and all. Within seconds, the model produced a stunning portrait, complete with accurate color, detail, and expression.
"That was the moment I realized we were building something bigger than a dog and cat portrait tool," Bulbul said. "Petsy AI is for every pet - birds, fish, rabbits, reptiles, hamsters. If someone loves an animal, they deserve art that celebrates it."
This single moment defines one of Petsy AI's core values: every pet matters.
How it works: speed, style, simplicity, and more
To realize that vision, Petsy AI combines five interconnected capabilities:
Instant, stunning results - Petsy AI's proprietary model requires just one photo. Users see their pet transformed in less than a minute. No lengthy questionnaires, no complicated steps, no absurd wait times.
Constantly evolving artistic styles - Using the most advanced AI models available, the platform releases fresh art styles every single week. From classical oil paintings to modern pop art, Renaissance-inspired looks to viral pop culture themes, pet owners never run out of new ways to celebrate their companions.
Radically affordable - Priced so anyone can afford it, with digital downloads starting at a fraction of traditional commission costs and tiered print options, Petsy AI democratizes art ownership-putting what once cost hundreds into the hands of everyday pet parents.
Seamless creation to print - Most AI portrait tools stop at the digital file, forcing pet owners to hunt down separate printing services. Petsy AI handles the entire journey. Customers can download their 4K artwork instantly or order framed prints, canvases, or posters-all from one platform, without re-uploading or juggling vendors.
Art enhanced, not replaced - Bulbul is careful to position Petsy AI not as a threat to professional artists, but as a gateway. "This opens doors for millions of people who would never otherwise commission a portrait," he said.
"The whole point was to eliminate the hassle," Bulbul added. "Create, frame, and enjoy-in one seamless experience."
Petsy AI launches at a time when generative AI is reshaping creative industries, but rarely with the warmth, emotional accuracy, and accessibility that pet owners seek.

It's more than a tech launch-it's a look at the future of creative culture:
Traditional artists still matter-Bulbul insists his AI is no replacement, but a bridge: "I wanted to give millions access to art they could love, made in their image, but still inspired by centuries of artistry."
Early adopters have already turned ordinary snapshots into gallery-ready keepsakes. Within its first weeks, Petsy AI has already processed thousands of images from early users, with many sharing emotional reactions across social media. Many say that for the first time, art truly fits their budget and lifestyle-and that seeing a beloved pet as a digital masterpiece connects the dots between yesterday's tradition and today's tech.
Petsy AI asks: In a world racing towards personalization, can we finally say goodbye to the wait, the cost, and the compromise?

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About Petsy AI
Petsy AI is an AI powered pet portrait platform that transforms a single photo into a 4K, print ready artwork in seconds. Designed for every pet owner - from dogs and cats to birds, fish, reptiles, and beyond - Petsy AI offers instant digital portraits and premium framed prints, posters, and canvas options. Founded in 2025 in San Francisco, Petsy AI's mission is simple: make beautiful art accessible to every pet owner, everywhere.

Learn more at www.petsy.ai

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