Pet Portraits
I am currently accepting pet portrait commissions for the 2025 holiday season.
Live painting pet portrait events are posted on my events page.
How it works: You simply provide a picture of your pet! The more reference photos, the better. Please make sure your picture isn’t blurry and has good lighting. I may ask for more pictures if I don’t think the reference photo you provide will make for a good painting.
Pricing:
Simple Pet Portrait examples are below; these focus on the pet’s face with no background (scroll down for options on more detailed paintings).
8”x8” (one pet per painting) are $60
8”x10” (up to two pets per painting) are $100
An additional $5 fee is charged for shipping, and sales tax is applied if you are in North Carolina. Full payment is due up front. Payment will be reimbursed in full if I am unable to do your portrait in time due to illness, injury, etc. Please email me at SketchingSummits@Gmail.com to book yours!
Refined pet portraits may also be commissioned. These pet portraits are more detailed, are available in a variety of sizes, and include background details upon request. Please email me at sketchingsummits@gmail.com and we will work through the details you would like to be included. The rate for these paintings are the same as my other custom painting offerings:
8”x10” Paper: $130.00 Panel: $165.00 (add on a cradle frame for $40)
11”x14” Paper: $230.00 Panel: $265.00 (add on a cradle frame for $50)
16”x20” Paper: $400.00 Panel: $445.00 (add on a cradle frame for $65)
Paper*: For paper commissions the painting is done on cold-pressed, archival watercolor paper. To display a paper painting, you can purchase a frame from your local frame or craft shop, or have it professionally framed to ensure your painting will remain vibrant and avoid damage from the elements. You can purchase a higher end frame with non-reflective glass if you would like to avoid a glare over your painting.
Panel *(recommended): For panel commissions the painting is done on a watercolor-friendly surface on a wooden panel, similar to a canvas. This comes ready to hang, or can be placed in a cradle frame. The painting is coated in a varnish for a more vibrant and archival finish. The edges of the panel are 1”- 1.5” thick of elegant, exposed wood. No glass is needed, ensuring no interruption or reflection when viewing the image. I can install the artwork in the cradle frame for you: see pricing above.
A $50 deposit will be require to book your commission. The remaining payment will be due upon completion of the painting. A $5-$10 shipping fee will be applied. Examples of a refined pet portraits are below:
*Scroll down for more on Panels vs Paper.
Paper vs Panel
