I am fascinated by the powerful and complex relationships we have with our pets. Pet portraiture is for me, an intimate art form that can touch people's lives, and form a bond between ourselves and the natural world that we think of as separate, but are in fact part of. I have, to date, painted over 150 pet portraits and taking on pet painting commissions has become a major part of my contemporary work. If you are interested in having me paint a portrait of your pet, please view my painting examples, prices and commissioning guidelines below.
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COMMISSIONING A PET PORTRAIT: HELPFUL INFORMATION...
STYLE
I paint each pet portrait on an artist's wood panel - I love the way that the rhythms in the wood grain accent the lines and rhythms in the animals' fur. I prefer to paint heads only, with eyes making direct contact with the viewer (see examples). I work from photographs and so need at least one close up, well lit photo of your pet looking straight at camera. Additional photos from other angles are also very helpful. Though my portraits are very realistic, color is something I love to use to its fullest potential, so I often avoid pure black, grey and white, and accent the colors and contrasts that occur in animals' fur patterns as the light hits them (again see my examples for typical color schemes).
PRICES
Once I have received your photos, I will ask for half the cost before I start, and the remainder once you approve the finished painting. Postage will be additional, but there are no other hidden costs. As artist, I will retain reproduction rights to the artwork, but you of course will be the owner. Prices are as follows - rectangular shapes will be used when the pet's face fits more perfectly into that format :
10" x 10" - $300
9" x 12" - $300
12" x 12" - $400
11" x 14" - $400
14" x 14" - $500
12" x 16" - $500
16" x 16" - $600
14" x 18" - $600
You may contact me by clicking HERE.
COMMISSIONING A PET PORTRAIT: HELPFUL INFORMATION...
STYLE
I paint each pet portrait on an artist's wood panel - I love the way that the rhythms in the wood grain accent the lines and rhythms in the animals' fur. I prefer to paint heads only, with eyes making direct contact with the viewer (see examples). I work from photographs and so need at least one close up, well lit photo of your pet looking straight at camera. Additional photos from other angles are also very helpful. Though my portraits are very realistic, color is something I love to use to its fullest potential, so I often avoid pure black, grey and white, and accent the colors and contrasts that occur in animals' fur patterns as the light hits them (again see my examples for typical color schemes).
PRICES
Once I have received your photos, I will ask for half the cost before I start, and the remainder once you approve the finished painting. Postage will be additional, but there are no other hidden costs. As artist, I will retain reproduction rights to the artwork, but you of course will be the owner. Prices are as follows - rectangular shapes will be used when the pet's face fits more perfectly into that format :
10" x 10" - $300
9" x 12" - $300
12" x 12" - $400
11" x 14" - $400
14" x 14" - $500
12" x 16" - $500
16" x 16" - $600
14" x 18" - $600
