12" x 9" $100.00
11" x 14" $125.00
12" x 16" $175.00
16" x 20" $200.00
18" x 24" $225.00
20" x 24" $250.00

Pricing is based on head and shoulders view of a single pet, with a simple background. It does not include framing, taxes, shipping, handling, or packing supplies. More complex backgrounds can be added for an additional charge. A second pet can be added for an additional 50% charge.

Photographs are used as the source material for your pet portrait. All photographs must be in jpg format with a good clear view of color and character of your pet.

A 50% deposit is required to start, and is non-refundable once the portrait has been started. The balance is due prior to delivery.

The quality of your pet is directly related to the quality of your photograph!

Digital photographs allow the artist to zoom in on the details of a subject, enabling her to achieve the optimum amount of realism in her paintings. However, large 35mm photographs are equally effective.

Below are a few tips to keep in mind when photographing your pet:

Natural lighting from a window, or outdoor lighting on a slightly overcast day are ideal. Avoid using flash, as it distorts the colors and causes red eye. Bright sun also distorts colors, and causes the pet to squint.

The pet's face should be close enough to fill most of the viewfinder. Being able to see details in their eyes will greatly enhance the portrait.

The camera should be at eye level to the subject for a more appealing view.

Avoid placing the pet against a busy or similar-colored background (to the pet), as these surroundings make it difficult to distinguish the pet from the background.

Familiar environment and slow movements are calming to the animals, and decrease the chances of blurry photos.

Having another person distract the pet's attention away from the photographer is very helpful.

Providing several photographs allows the artist to get a better feel for the personality, coloring and body structure.