Commission Process & Info
Commission Process & Info
Thank you so much for your interest in my work.
I truly love painting people’s pets, and I’m grateful for every portrait that finds its way onto my easel.
If you’d like to commission a custom portrait, please see the details below and reach out through the contact page to be added to my commission list. It would be an honor to create something meaningful that celebrates the unique spirit of your beloved pet.
A hand-painted custom acrylic pet portrait created from your photos, capturing your pet’s personality, expression, and spirit. Each piece is painted with professional-grade acrylics on a 1-1/2" deep, gallery-wrapped canvas and finished with a protective acrylic varnish.
8" × 8" – $250 (Most Popular)
10" × 10" – $350
12" × 12" – $500
8" × 10" – $275
11" × 14" – $450
16" × 20" – $750
Prices reflect a single pet and a simple, dark or neutral background.
Reach Out
Use the contact page to inquire about a commission. Please include 3–4 clear reference photos of your pet and any special requests you may have.
Details & Scheduling
I’ll follow up to confirm size, background options, pricing, and timeline, and to answer any questions before we proceed.
Booking & Payment
Once details are finalized, payment is collected and your commission slot is reserved upon payment.
Painting Process
Your portrait is hand-painted in acrylics with care and attention to capturing your pet’s unique personality.
Final Review
A preview image is shared prior to varnishing to ensure everything looks right before the painting is finalized.
Finishing & Shipping
The painting is varnished for protection. Shipping is insured, and tracking is provided.
Photo review & approval: 1–3 days
Painting process: 3–5 weeks depending on my current commission schedule.
Shipping: 3–5 business days
Natural lighting preferred with no flash
Get down to eye-level with your pet, these photos work best
Clear detail around eyes and muzzle
Please send high resolution full-sized images
Additional pet in the same painting: +$100
Custom or detailed background: +$50–$100
Rush order (2–3 week turnaround): +$75
Minor revision round (after preview): included
Each portrait includes a simple dark or neutral background selected by the artist to best complement your pet’s coloring, expression, and the overall mood of the piece.
Why the artist chooses the background: As the artist, I consider contrast, value, temperature, and emotional tone when selecting a background. This ensures the focus remains on your pet and that the finished painting feels cohesive, timeless, and painterly rather than overly literal or decorative.
Clients may request a background from a curated palette designed to work beautifully with pet portraits and a wide range of interior styles:
Warm off‑white / soft cream
Light greige
Charcoal gray
Muted sage green
Dusty blue
Deep navy
Warm clay / soft terracotta
Subtle blush
For clients with a specific color scheme or interior palette, a custom RAL background color can be requested.
Custom RAL background: +$50
Exact color matching cannot be guaranteed due to screen variation and painterly interpretation, but every effort is made to harmonize closely with your chosen reference.
Portraits are sold unframed by default to keep pricing accessible and shipping safe.
Optional upgrades:
Black or natural wood floater frame (prices vary - baseline is for an 8"×8" canvas): + $85
Framed pieces are wired and ready to hang
Custom artwork is non-refundable once started
Color variation may occur due to screen differences
Shipping calculated separately at checkout
Image Use: Completed portraits may be shared on my website and social media unless otherwise requested. Please let me know if you prefer your portrait to remain private.
Payment is accepted via Venmo or PayPal.
Full payment is required to reserve a commission slot.
A spot on my commission list is secured once payment is received.
All commissions are painted in the order they are booked.
Thank you again for considering me to create a portrait of your beloved companion. I would be honored to bring their unique personality to life through my art.