Pets cannot keep a pose for very long, and my pastel pet portraits take many hours to complete. As a result, I paint pet portraits from photographs or slides. I will need some good photographic material from which to work your portrait, in order to obtain a good likeness of your special pet. Sometimes I need to combine different parts of different poses, so the more good material I have to work from, the better.

You can send me the photos that you have and I will tell you if I can paint a good pet portrait from them, with no obligation on your part. If you have taken digital photos you do not need to print them, just send me copies of the photos on a CD. If you do not have photos of your pet handy, and have to take some, you may want to read my Pet Photo Tips section in this website first for ideas on how to get your pet’s best pose.

A popular size for portraits of one pet is 16" x 20" (image size). I also, however, paint smaller and larger portraits. 

I will be glad to send you a price list, upon request, or give you an estimate for any special size or option you may need, without any obligation on your part. I always send a written estimate and description of the portrait for your review before beginning work, so that I am sure to be painting exactly what you want.

First, send me the best photos (duplicates, no originals, or a CD with digital photos) of your pet that you have, with a brief written personality description of your pet, and your name, address, and e-mail and/or telephone number, and the size of the portrait you would like. After I review the material that you send me, I will contact you to discuss the work. Before I begin the portrait, you will receive a Commission Agreement form with a written estimate and description of your pet's portrait. Once I receive the signed Agreement with a deposit, I will be able to begin your pet's portrait. Your painting should take roughly 4-6 weeks to complete, depending on the number of commissions that are ahead of you.

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