CUSTOM buy PET PORTRAITS | All pets undertaken, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Reptiles, Rabbits, Horses, Mice

COMMISSIONING ARTWORK

I am more than happy to paint any and every pet, be it a house cat, canary, or even farm animal. You will find prices below – they are all flexible, so it is best to have a chat first with me about what you want before deciding to order. Postage is £11 in the UK, which allows me to send your commission via Special Delivery so that it can be insured. Payment can be paid in instalments, and I accept a 50% deposit for all commissions.

I use high-quality archival paper, pens, and paint for all my work, so your artwork will last a lifetime. However, to ensure its longevity, it is important that you choose a non-acid mount for your artwork and keep it out of direct sunlight, as this will fade the colours.

ADVICE ON PHOTOS

I work directly from photos, so it is very important that we organize good quality photos for me to work from so that I can create a really detailed portrait.

Any ordinary camera or even smartphone will be fine, so long as the photo is taken in natural light. You can send me as many as you like, and I will choose the one that will be best for the painting.

For dogs, an eye-level photo is the most pleasing to the eye, but again, natural light is needed to pick up the details in the fur. If you wish for a different pose, please contact me, I am very happy to discuss your wishes! Cats work in most poses, and please email me for guidance on taking photos of horses and other animals.

Size One animal

A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) for cats and smaller dogs – £35

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) minimum size for standard dogs and horses – £65

A3 (10.7 x 15.5 inches) – £115

A2 (14 x 20.5 inches) – £255

Please note that additional animals can be added for an extra cost depending on the painting size. Please let me know if you want a group portrait, as discussion will be necessary.

Your Portrait will be sent off flat in envelopes and heavily protected in order to ensure that they arrive with you in the same condition that they were posted off in:

✦ A thick piece of card will be placed in with the portrait to prevent them bending
✦ The portrait will be kept in a plastic wallet/cellophane bag to protect against water damage
✦ The packages will be marked as fragile ('Do not bend') so that they are treated with care during the transport process

All buy the internal packaging is handmade from second-hand and sustainably sourced paper, card and plastic.

You can also find my work on social media at www.facebook.com/calebscoolcrafts