PET PORTRAITS
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There's nothing I love more than drawing animals.
I use a mix of copic markers, fine liners and pencil on 220gsm watercolor paper for my pet portraits. I then paint the coloured background in with guache paint. My style of drawing is realistic so I will draw almost exactly as per the photograph you provide.
Sizes & Pricing:
Small (A5)
$350
Artwork size: 14.8cm x 21cm
Medium (A4)
$475
Artwork size: 21cm x 29.7cm
Large (A3)
$625
Artwork size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Commission Process & Waitlist
I am currently working through commissions via a waitlist system. Orders are completed in the order they are received. Once I get to your name on the waitlist I will require a 50% deposit before I begin work and the remaining balance will be due before I post out your artwork.
Framing
All of my pet portraits include complimentary framing featuring a classic white frame with a clean finish designed to complement your artwork. Each frame includes a pH-neutral acid free mount along with a lightweight shatter- resistant front protecter for added durability.
Multiple pets
The above pricing is based on one pet, please note additional pet's will incur an added 35% charge. Please kindly note the small A5 size is only big enough for one pet.
Postage
Perth customers are welcome to collect their portrait locally.
For customers outside Perth, Australian wide shipping ranges from $20–$30 AUD depending on portrait size.
International shipping is also available and is calculated based on destination and portrait size.
A great drawing comes from a great image so please read the below photo guidelines:
Camera
Most smartphones with a decent camera can snap pretty great images with the level of detail I require. Please avoid using screenshots as this decreases the resolution and quality of images. Please also avoid using "portrait" mode as this can blur the detail in the body/ ears.
Lighting
Take your photos in natural light, either inside near a window or outside in a shaded area. Have the light source behind you and your pet facing towards the light.
Angle
Capture the photo at your pet's eye level to avoid distorting their features. This can be done by kneeling down or by raising your pet onto a higher surface such as a table or chair. If you can snap your pet in the traditional "sit" position this is preferred as it works best proportionally on the page.
Detail
Get in close, focus and fill the frame with the head and chest of your pet without zooming in. As a general rule, if you can zoom in and see the individual hairs and details in your pets eyes then the photo is of good enough quality to draw from.
Gifts
Surprising someone with a pet portrait is a lovely idea but can often be tricky when it comes to finding the perfect pic of their pet. Another option is to gift them a voucher, simply choose what size you would like to gift and I can arrange to email/ send this to them on your behalf.
Personality
Try and capture the character and natural expression of your pet. I draw what I see so you must be happy that the reference photo shows your pet's true personality.
Photo Examples
