Ordering a custom pet portrait of your dog, cat, horse or other animal is easy and affordable. Please read the four easy steps below to learn more. Also be sure to visit the pricing page.

Please note that there is sometimes a waiting list. Gift vouchers are also available to any value. If you have any quetions or would like more information please don't hessitate to contact me.

I use professional archive quality coloured pencils for my portraits that contain pH neutral lightfast pigments. They are drawn on lightfast acid and lignin free archive quality papers for long life and conservation. I also spray all of my finished portraits with a protective fixative to prevent any dust or smudging.

Photos

The first step is to find suitable photos. Good, clear photos are very important when commissioning a pet portrait. Clear sharp photos will provide the most detailed portraits.

Photos can either be emailed to me at their full resolution, or you can post me photographic prints from your originals. Please do not send me original photos, they are to precious. I can do group portraits of pets from different photos if required. I can also do portraits of deceased pets, and will do my best with the photos you have available. It is always a good idea to include several different photos if possible showing different angles. This way I can cross reference them all to make sure the features and markings are acurate as it is sometimes hard to see everything in one photo.

Confirm Details

Once I have received your photos, we can discuss your options for the portrait such as size, paper colour, background, and other details of the portrait that you might like left out or added in. Please also make sure you have visited the pricing page too. When all of the details have been confirmed and finalized, I will begin on your portrait as soon as possible. The completion time can vary for all portraits due to the vast differences in subjects and details, however I always endeavour to complete them within 1-2 weeks unless I state otherwise.

Please note that there is often a waiting list for my pet portraits, however I will inform you of the expected commencement date when you confirm your portrait. Gift Vouchers and personalised Gift Certificates are also a good option it you need a present in a hurry.

Approval

When I have completed your portrait, I will email you a proof for your approval. Once you are satisfied with the final portrait, you are welcome to order any optional extras with the image of your portrait on it. Currently I can offer Glass Charm Pendants, Fridge Magnets, and Mouse Pads. Please visit the For Sale page for more information and prices.

Payment

Once you are fully satisfied with your finished portrait and you have selected any optional extras, I will require full payment before your portrait is sent to you. Payment can be made by Credit Card, Bank Deposit or cash if local. Please do not post cash. Secure payments can be made through paypal. International commissions are happily accepted.

Copyright

I retain the full copyright to all of my artwork, which may not be reproduced in any form without my written permission. Due the personal nature of commissioned portraits, I will not reproduce them for cards, magnets or any other products unless requested by the owner of the portrait. I do however add finished portraits to my website and they may be used at times for marketing purposes. If for any reason the sale of a commissioned piece is not completed, I reserve the right to reproduce and sell the original artwork.