Pet Portrait Commissions
I am currently taking on a very limited number of commissions for acrylic and watercolor pet portraits.
Step 1: Sketch
An initial sketch on paper will be sent via email to ensure you are happy with your pet's pose and overall composition.
Step 2: Transfer and begin painting
Once the sketch is approved I will transfer over to either watercolor paper or wood panel. Painting begins!
Step 3: Painting
This is the most time consuming step! I will begin painting in either watercolor or acrylic, depending on which medium you chose. I typically like to give myself a month for each commission since I am working on other pieces in my studio simultaneously. It is good to factor that in if you need this for a specific date: birthday, baby due date, etc.
Step 4: Sign + Varnish
Once the painting is completed or near completion, I will email for approval and/or slight changes from the client. Once the final painting is approved I will sign and varnish (acrylic pieces only for varnishing step).
Step 5: Package + Ship
The final step is to package up your artwork and ship it to it's new home! I will send a tracking number as soon as it leaves my hands and is on it's way to you.
A Brief Rundown
• Commissioned pieces for pet portraits are completed with several photograph references provided by the client.
• An initial sketch will be sent via email to ensure client is happy with the pet's pose and overall composition.
• Currently all pet commissions are on primed wood panel for acrylic portraits or Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor paper for watercolor portraits.
Please see price sheets below for pricing--one for acrylic on wood panel and one for watercolor on paper.
If interested in a custom piece of artwork you may begin the process by filling out the contact sheet below. Please Include any details about the piece you are looking to commission--desired size, medium, color scheme, if this is a gift or for a holiday, etc. You may include anything that you think would help describe why this would be an important piece of art to you or a loved one! Once I receive your message I will go over any additional details before sending your invoice over for you to review.
Questions & Orders
Please use the contact form below if you have any questions or if you are ready to move forward with ordering your custom pet portrait!