COMMISSIONS

pet portraits

I know most of us see their pet as a member of their family and what better way to celebrate the love of your cherished pet with a beautifully created personalised portrait.

Working with graphite pencil and using high quality materials, I create detailed drawings from your own photos. I put all my effort in to each portrait, ensuring you are left with the perfect tribute to be admired for years to come. No animal is off limits - cats, dogs, birds, and turtles - you name it, I'll draw it!

I also don't stop at pets, I have drawn wild animals, flowers, people and landscapes, so please get in touch if you have any image you have in mind you would like me to draw.

Pricing

Prices are determined by size and the number of pets included. For more than two pets, please email me and I will be happy to give you a quote.

A 20% non refundable deposit is required at the time on booking. All commission payments will be accepted via bank transfer, I will pass on my details when a booking has been made.

A4 (one subject) - $240 (NZD)

A4 (two subjects) - $300 (NZD)

A3 (one subject) - $420 (NZD)

A3 (two subjects) - $480 (NZD)

Photos

Your pet portrait is hand drawn from the reference photos you provide. Here are some tips on providing the right photos. A general rule is 'the better the photo, the better the portrait'

Sharpness is key. The higher the resolution and sharper your image, the more detail I can include in your drawing. Blurry photos will only ever result in a less detailed drawing.
Lighting. The best photos are taken in natural light, preferably outside on a cloudy day. Artificial light, or strong sunshine often result in harsh shadows and highlights, which don't translate well onto paper. It is also best to turn off the flash on your camera.

Following these guidelines will ensure you get a wonderfully detailed portrait, but I am aware that in the case of memorial portraits, where the pet has sadly passed away, photo options are limited. In these cases I am happy to work with the photos you have and will endeavour to create the best possible drawing I can.

Other Info

All portraits are drawn on 250gsm or more acid free high quality paper which has a slight texture, in size A4 or A3. They come unframed due to difficulty and expense of the packaging and delivery, but also clients like to choose their own style when framing their pet. I would however recommend choosing a UV protected glass, to protect your drawing from the sun, and also avoid hanging your portrait in direct sunlight.

Please allow at least 3-6 weeks for myself to create your beautiful portrait. When you contact me in regards to a commission I will give you an approx. time it will take me. Delays may occur due to myself currently working on other projects.

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