THE PROCESS
I begin with a photo of your pet; you can send it email or snail mail. Of course, all photos will be returned with your finished portrait. I paint your pet exactly as he/she appears in that photo, while is it is possible to make small changes, like leaving off a collar or pet tag, bigger changes will require a new photo.
Once we have a good photo and you've chosen a size, I require a 20% non refundable deposit. This really just covers cost of materials.
When I'm finished with your painting, I'll send you a photo of the painting for your approval. I can make reasonable changes if needed.
With your final approval, and the remaining 80% balance, I will deliver your painting.
I will do everything possible to give you a portrait you can cherish forever. However, if I can't make you happy, I do not ask you to buy the portrait.
Portraits are usually completed in six to eight weeks, although the wait can be longer during the holiday season.
Once we have a good photo and you've chosen a size, I require a 20% non refundable deposit. This really just covers cost of materials.
When I'm finished with your painting, I'll send you a photo of the painting for your approval. I can make reasonable changes if needed.
With your final approval, and the remaining 80% balance, I will deliver your painting.
I will do everything possible to give you a portrait you can cherish forever. However, if I can't make you happy, I do not ask you to buy the portrait.
Portraits are usually completed in six to eight weeks, although the wait can be longer during the holiday season.
Portrait Pricing
head & shoulder full body
8"x10" $500 $600
11"x14" $600 $750
16"x20" $750 $900
18"x24" $900 $1100
20"x24" $1100 $1400
8"x10" $500 $600
11"x14" $600 $750
16"x20" $750 $900
18"x24" $900 $1100
20"x24" $1100 $1400
- These are general prices for single subject portraits with a simple background.
- For additional subjects just add 50% of the portrait price.
- You can choose to have your portrait painted on a traditional canvas, gallery wrapped or on hardboard panel.
- Sorry, prices do not include CA sales tax.
- Framing is just a little bit more.
TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR PET
Whenever possible, try to photograph outdoors, with the sun over your shoulder. Morning or late afternoon sun is the most interesting. If you can't get outside, a strong light from a window shining from the side can be very dramatic too.
It's best to take the photo from the eye level of your pet. Eyes are important, try some with your pet looking directly at the camera and some where he/she looks off to the side. A friend with a favorite toy or treat behind you can be a big help.
a panting dog tends to look happy, try throwing a ball a few times before a shoot.
Most of these tips work well for dogs. As for photographing cats, well......good luck.
It's best to take the photo from the eye level of your pet. Eyes are important, try some with your pet looking directly at the camera and some where he/she looks off to the side. A friend with a favorite toy or treat behind you can be a big help.
a panting dog tends to look happy, try throwing a ball a few times before a shoot.
Most of these tips work well for dogs. As for photographing cats, well......good luck.