Follow steps 1&2 below to commission your custom pet portrait.
It’s a wonderful way to preserve precious memories of your pet for years to come or to celebrate the memory of a beloved pet we have lost.
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From your photos, we will work together to determine the best reference photo and cropping of your image. Next, I will send you a link to pay a deposit online. Lastly, I will get started on your custom pet portrait!
Please note: Refunds are not available on custom portraits, however, I will work with you until you are 100% satisfied with your portrait!
Current Pricing for Oil Paintings
| Panel/Canvas Size (in) | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 x 10 x 1.5 (depth) | $300 |
| 10 x 10 x 1.5 | $375 |
| 9 x 12 x 1.5 | $405 |
| 12 x 12 x 1.5 | $450 |
| 11 x 14 x 1.5 | $485 |
| 16×20 | $750 |
Custom sizes available upon request.
Shipping is not included in the price. Note for Virginia residents 5.3% sales tax will be added to the above prices.
I use a high quality 1.5″ deep panel. The sides will be painted in a complementary color. The painting comes ready to hang. If you would prefer your painting framed please contact me for current pricing.
Current Pricing for Drawings
| Size in inches | Price includes matting. (Framing is not included) |
|---|---|
| 8×10/10×10 | $140 |
| 9×12 | $190 |
| 11×14 | $270 |
* Note: Drawings are matted in a matching cream mat. Frame is NOT incuded. If you would like your drawing framed please contact me for current pricing.
Shipping is not included in the price. Note for Virginia residents 5.3% sales tax will be added to the above prices.
Tips for photographing your pet:
- The best possible lighting is natural outdoor lighting or near a large window.
- Please turn off the flash! This can create a red eye and unnatural coloring as well as scare your pet. An overcast day is perfect for picture taking to avoid harsh lighting or if that’s not possible try and position the sun behind your pet.
- Get down on their level and avoid looking down at your pet. Take plenty of facial shots with their face filing the frame. 3/4 angle shots can also make an interesting portrait.
- Basically if you have a digital camera or phone camera take Lots of pics!
- Backgrounds, hands that are holding your pet, collars etc can be cropped or edited out. We can work together on your preferences for background colors.
- Please email the full size image file of your pet. The higher the resolution the better your painting will turn out!
- If photos are not digital they will be returned along with the finished portrait.
Above is an example of a good reference photo. The photo was taken outside just before sunset when the sun is lower in the sky and you get a warmer tone with interesting shadows. This can also be achieved by taking the photo outside in the early morning. Taking a photo in the middle of the day when the sun is directly overhead can often create harsh shadows and unnatural coloring on your pet.
Here is an example of another good reference photo taken of Peanut inside by a window. He has a nice glow from the window light and shadows on the left to create depth. Both images are taken at eye level which creates a more pleasing composition than taken either above or below your pet.
I hope these examples help!