Colored Pencil
One Pet
9 x 12 : $ 350
10 x 14 : $ 400
12 x 15.5 : $ 450
Two Pets
10 x 14 : $ 450
12 x 15.5 : $ 500
Three Pets
12 x 15.5 : $ 650
Pastels
One Pet
9 x 12 : $ 300
12 x 15.5 : $ 400
Two Pets
12 x 15.5 : $ 500
Three Pets
12 x 15.5 : $ 600
*For additional commission features (such as including additional subjects, a full body commission, or a background), please reach out to me through my Contact Me page for a custom quote!
How It Works
The first step to getting your very own custom pet portrait is to express interest in a commission, which can be done mainly through filling out the commission enquiry form that can be found at the base of the Contact Me and Home pages. As an alternative, if you are experiencing troubles with the form, you can always send an email to me personally through hopesheartspetportraits@gmail.com, being sure to include all of the information that would otherwise be included on the form.
Once I receive your request, I will do everything that I can to review your submission and get back in contact with you as quickly as possible to confirm that I am able to complete your portrait. Only once I have seen and verified that I can use the reference pictures you have sent will I send you the commission contract. Signing this document formally verifies the terms and conditions of our agreement.
Upon agreement of the contract, a 50%, non-refundable down payment of the commission total is required to secure your commission spot. After that, I will keep in contact with you regarding the progress of your portrait until it has been completed. I will then send a picture to you to ensure that you are fully happy with the final result, and only once I have received your stamp of approval will I package up your commission and post it to you!
Reference Photos - Tips and Tricks
Having a quality reference photo is one of the most important aspects of producing a realistic pet portrait. A high-quality reference photo gives me the ability to portray your pet in a way that is most true to how you know them.
The following pictures show a comparison of what would typically be considered “good” and “bad” reference photos. The picture on the left (or top for some viewers) is a very high-quality picture, allowing the observer to clearly visualize key details such as the fur direction, the fur color, and the eyes.
On the other hand, the picture on the right (or bottom for some viewers) may give me the basic structure of the face, but it is of a quality that makes it very difficult for the observer to see those key details that are so important to a portrait. I will do everything that I can to work with the resources that you are able to offer, but know that it may mean that I will be able to include less details in the final portrait.
Another good practice when selecting a reference photo for a portrait is to find a picture of your pet doing something that reflects their personality, whether that being napping, playing with a toy, or anything else they may love to do.
Personality Is Important!
Choosing a reference picture where your pet is doing something they love to do, such as chewing on a chew toy, can really help their personality to shine through in the portrait.
Now, I understand that not everybody has access to such high-quality pictures, especially if your pet has sadly passed away. If you’re still struggling or confused on how to find a quality reference picture, be sure to first look for these key features:
- Can you see the direction of the fur?
- Is the fur color true to your pet’s actual fur color?
- Can you clearly see the eyes (should look like more than just black circles)?
You can always come to me with questions if you’re ever unsure of which picture to choose!