PET PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS

I love painting pet portraits!

My life is certainly better thanks to the addition of my cats - Tim Riggins and Leslie Knope - and my dachshund, Petey. If you are an animal person, you are my people (and I am yours!).

COMMISSIONING A PET PORTRAIT: HOW IT WORKS

At the core of all my work is a sense of wonder and enchantment. This includes my approach to pet portraits. While capturing an accurate likeness of your animals is important, my work stands out because of the sense of emotion and magic that I infuse into my work. I aim to capture the energy of your pet through a colorful, charming original painting.

First, I need reference photos.

I like having 5-10 pics of your pet(s) to work from. Clear photos with good lighting are best, along with photos that showcase your pets’ personality - a specific pose, favorite sleep spot, iconic head tilt - that sort of thing.

I love to incorporate any colors and elements that are meaningful to you and your pet.

For example, one pet portrait I did was for a person who was a huge Yankees fan so the background is blue and white pinstripes.

Based on the photos you send and your input, I'll sketch out 1-2 compositions for the painting. I'll send those to you for feedback and approval. Once the sketch is approved, I'll move to canvas and start the painting!

Once I've finished the painting, I send unedited photos and video of it to you for approval. Once it has your thumbs up, I let it dry; then varnish with a non-toxic varnish; wire the back so it's ready for a wall, and it's ready to go. The whole process takes about 6-12 weeks, depending on my current workload. If the painting is a gift and needs to be delivered by a specific date, let me know.

I take 50% payment up front, then the remaining 50% plus shipping* once the final piece is approved. I ship everything insured and use a great shipping company that has the best rates. 

PRICES

My pricing for standard commission sizes are as follows:

Small (8x10in) =  $300

Medium (11x14in) = $400

Large (16x20in) = $700

Extra Large (18x24in) = $900

These prices are for one pet in the portrait. Additional pets in a single canvas can be added for $25 per pet.

*These prices don't include shipping. I can give you an exact estimate based on size and shipping address, but in general I find that the shipping runs between $10 (smallest size) and $40 (largest size).

You can see some specific feedback from past clients here to give you more insight.

READY TO ORDER?

Click the button below to choose your size and make your first installment. As soon as I receive your order, I will reach out to you via the email you provide at checkout to get photos and details on your pet and start the process. Please read all of my terms of service, located at the bottom of this page. By commissioning a piece from me, you are agreeing to these terms.

QUESTIONS?

You can email me through my contact form or DM me on Instagram!

TERMS OF SERVICE

You agree to never modify my artwork and never remove or hide my signature. I will modify my artwork if a minor edit needs to be made, especially if I forgot a detail of the subject (that is shown on the reference) or made a mistake in depicting the subject (must also be visible on the reference). However, this does not mean that I will make any major changes to my artwork involving anything that was not mentioned in the original request. You agree to communicate in full if anything needs to be altered when I send the sketch, otherwise a fee will be added if a major change was requested after I completed the artwork.

You agree to send all remaining payment plus shipping costs after after the artwork is completed.

You agree to never resell my artwork to anyone without having my permission beforehand.

You agree to never claim that artwork by me is your own work, or the work of anyone other than me.

You agree to never make copies of or scan any artwork I’ve made. Prints of commissioned artwork can be purchased from me at my normal print prices.

You agree to use the artwork you commissioned from me solely for yourself, unless you stated at the start of the commission that it was a gift or intended for use by other specified people.

You acknowledge that I reserve the right to modify my own prices and terms of service at any given time, and that I can decline to do any artwork if I deem to do so at any given time. However, if I decline an artwork after I started working on it and payment was received, I will partially refund you according to the amount of work completed, and you will receive the work that was done. In most circumstances I will never start an art piece unless I intend to finish it.

REPRODUCTION RIGHTS: Commissioned artwork is intended for personal use only and cannot be used for financial gain. Reproduction rights remain with the artist. Images of the finished commission may be used by me on social media and other places as promotional examples of my work.

I retain full copyright to the artwork. You acknowledge that I will put up commissioned artwork in my online portfolios, and that I reserve the sole right to sell prints and other derivatives of it.