PET PORTRAITS IN PASTEL & HOW TO TAKE GOOD PHOTOS
Each pet portrait is as unique as each of your pets. Please take the time to read the information below if you are interested in commissioning a portrait.
Pastels are a beautiful medium and will not crack or discolor like other mediums. Pastels need to be framed under glass. Once framed, it will last for generations to come. Please read "about pastels" - ABOUT PASTELS.
SIZE: This will depend on what you would like included in the portrait. One animal, two animals, position of pet, lots of toys, etc. Common sizes are listed below, but I can paint your portrait in most any size you request.
BACKGROUNDS & COMPOSITION: Simple backgrounds are the best to highlight your pet. There is an extra fee for a more detailed background ( i.e. trees, gardens, fencing, buildings, couches, lots of toys etc.). Prices are for one pet in a painting . There is an extra fee (see below) for each pet added.
FRAMING: Portraits are priced unframed, but the painting must be framed under glass soon after purchase. While it is nice to receive your portrait ready to hang, it is difficult to know exactly what style & color all my clients would like. I have found it easier for me to do the portrait and for you to choose the framing you would like once you see the painting completed. There are many professional framers that can help you with your decision.
SHIPPING: As soon as I have received final payment, plus shipping, on your portrait, it will be shipped to you. Portraits are shipped flat. Shipping costs will include insurance (approximately $25-$50 depending on the portrait size and distance shipped).
TERMS & CONDITIONS: The artist retains full reproduction copyrights on all artwork and images. Artwork & images may not be used or reproduced in any way without the written consent of the artist. The client agrees that all reference work provided by them to the artist is free and clear of all copyrights and the client agrees they they will be responsible for any legal actions taken by others for use of the photo materials if it is not free and clear of all copyrights.
All artwork is commissioned for your personal use only and may not be used or reproduced for financial gain in any way.
GUARANTEE: Your satisfaction is most important. If for some reason you are unhappy with your portrait, we will work together to get it to your liking.
LEAD TIME: Please allow 12 weeks for the portrait to be completed.
PRIVACY POLICY: I will not sell or give your personal information to anyone and it will only be used to complete this transaction. If you do not wish to be on my art mailing list, please let me know.
PAYMENT INFORMATION: A 50% deposit is required to start the portrait. This deposit is non-refundable once the portrait is started. The balance, plus shipping, is not due until you have approved the finished portrait.
UNFRAMED PASTEL PORTRAIT PRICING
Size Head & partial Full body
chest only
9x12 300 400
12x16 400 * 500***
14x18 550 ** 650***
16x20 600 ** 700***
* - add $100 for each additional pet
** - add $150 for each additional pet
*** - add $200 for each additional pet