Pet Portraits
Commission a Pet Portrait of your four-legged companion, or surprise the animal lover in your life.
My creative pet portraits also make excellent birthday and Christmas presents or, for that matter, a very personal and unique gift all year round! You can choose to have your portrait either unframed or fully framed and ready to hang
I’ve been a pet lover and owner all my life. It’s given me a humbling insight into the eternally enthusiastic soul behind their eyes and I can really appreciate what these little furballs mean to us. This all helps me to better understand what makes them tick and capture their true character in my pet portraits.
There’s nothing more gratifying than presenting an owner with a painting of their beloved pet. They’re family, and I for one couldn’t imagine my life without my dog.
Gift Cards are also available from my shop if you’d like the recipient to be involved in the portrait process: Click here
If I’ve already completed a pet portrait for you and you’d like to order extra copies, please get in touch
Lastly, if you have any questions that aren’t answered on this page, check out my FAQ or get in touch. Oh, and feel free to check out some of my feedback and reviews to see what previous customers had to say about their pet portraits.
Framed or Unframed?
Framed & Mounted
Framed portraits are available in a selection of frames with a 45mm mount
Frame Styles
I’ve deliberately chosen frames that are neutral and minimalist to compliment the majority of decors. Examples of the standard frames that’re available are shown below. If you’d like to see the frames in more detail, let me know and I can send you close-up photos.
However, as all frames are made to order they can be customised to suit. Perhaps you’d like a different colour frame or mount? Or perhaps you’d like a different thickness of mount? My framer has 100’s of styles available. Just let me know and I’ll do my best to find something for you. I can also send you a mock-up to give you an idea of how your finished portrait will look.
What you get
- You’ll receive a portrait of your pet as a fully framed and mounted Giclee print on fabulous Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This is an archival grade fine art paper that will prevent fading for 100+ years. It has a wonderful texture that further adds to the handcrafted nature of the portrait. Click here for more info about this paper.
- All framed portraits are supplied ready to hang with d-rings and cord already fitted
- Portrait/print size = 17″ x 12″ as standard. If you’d like a different size, get in touch.
- Outer measurements (on the wall including frame) will vary depending on your choice of frame, but will be around the 550mm x 420mm mark approximately
- Time-lapse video showing every step and brushstroke undertaken to create your Pet Portrait
- 1x framed portrait delivered directly to your door for no additional charge
- Additional copies of your portrait, either framed or unframed, can be purchased from the shop upon completion.
Prices
Framed Pet Portraits range from £120 – £125 depending on your choice of frame (not including any customised options).
Examples of standard frames:
Unframed
A portrait on its own that you can have framed or mounted
What you get
- You’ll receive a portrait of your pet in the form of a Giclee print on fabulous Hahnemühle German Etching paper. This is an archival grade fine art paper that will prevent fading for 100+ years. It has a wonderful texture that further adds to the handcrafted nature of the portrait. Click here for more info about this paper.
- A variety of sizes are available for you to choose from.
- Time-lapse video showing every step and brushstroke undertaken to create your Pet Portrait
- 1x portrait delivered directly to your door for no additional charge
- Additional copies of your portrait, either framed or unframed, can be purchased from the shop upon completion.
Prices
Sizes (inches / mm)
A5 (210×148) – £60
A4 (297×210) – £65
12×8.5 / 305×216 – £70
14×9.9 / 356×252 – £75
16×11.3 / 406×287 – £80
A3 (420×297) – £85
17×12 / 432×305 – £90
Other sizes are available. Please let me know your preference before I commence painting so that I can ensure that your portrait is suitable for your desired size.
How does it work?
Once you’ve chosen your preferred option, there are a few simple steps to follow to get your pet portrait commission started
Step 1
Get In Touch
If you’d like me to create a pet portrait, the first step is to get in touch with me and let me know what you’d like.
Once you’ve contacted me, I’ll be back in touch to get the ball rolling. We’ll go over some of your pet’s particulars, such as their breed and name, as well as any creative preferences.
Step 2
Photos & Deposit
I work from photographs of your pet to create my pet portraits. [popup_anything id=”11192″] for some tips and advice on which photos work best for a portrait. Please bear these in mind when selecting photographs to send to me, and please try to avoid sending me photos from social media, e.g. Facebook. The photo likely won’t be detailed enough due to the image compression that these sites use.
Photos can be emailed to me or, if there are quite a few or they’re too big, they can be uploaded via the contact form on the get in touch page.
When all details have been agreed upon, a 50% deposit will be payable.
Step 3
Updates
Once I’ve started painting your pet portrait, I can send you an update or two if you’d like – such as a preliminary sketch or basic colour blocking – just to make sure you’re happy with how it’s going.
Step 4
Completion
I’ll let you know when your pet portrait is complete. I’ll then send you an invoice. I’ll also send you a final proof of your pet portrait for approval. Unless you’d prefer to keep it a surprise!
Once payment has been received, your pet portrait will be sent off for production/framing. Then, as soon as my framers have completed production, I’ll update your order with delivery tracking details.
Step 5
Review
Once you’ve received your portrait, I’d love it if you could leave a review of your experience. Full details of how to do this will be emailed to you a few days after you’ve received your portrait.
It would also be really great if you could send me a photo of the completed portrait. I rarely get to see them once my framers have worked their magic, and it’s always nice to see the finished article.
Payment Methods
I accept all major credit & debit cards, Google and Apple Pay, and PayPal.
I also accept Klarna, which is an interest-free way to spread the cost.
For example, you could choose to either buy now and pay in 30 days, or spread the cost over 3 months. For example, an order amount of £125 could be spread as follows:
Payment 1 at time of order: £41.66
Payment 2 in 30 days: £41.67
Payment 3 in 60 days: £41.67
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