Pet Portraits
Pet portraits are a truly precious investment in a life-lasting celebration of your best friend. They bring so much joy to the parents of the pets they depict, and there is often a sense of magic in a painting that a photograph just can’t capture. They also make fantastic gifts, if you are stuck on a gift idea for someone special.
I’m one of those people that can be found making best friends with the cat at a house party. I’ve always adored animals and given my career history one could say that I’ve had a lot of exposure to animals of all shapes and sizes. We have a special bond, the beasties and me, so it is only natural that I love painting animals and capturing their unique personalities in special one-of-a-kind portraits.
Contact me if you are interested in ordering a pet portrait or have any questions.
Fur (hah) more information see below:
Pricelist
Base prices for chest-up portrait of single pet:
15x20cm (~A5) R1 180
20x30cm (~A4) R1 580
30x40cm (~A3) R2 180
Additional elements:
– Simple colour wash background – add 10% to base price.
– Botanical wreath at the base of the portrait – add 15% to base price.
– Full body – add 20% to base price (automatically includes a simple colour wash background & subject to availability of suitable photos).
– Any other additional elements quoted individually.
These are the prices for a painting of only one pet. If you would like multiple pets in the same painting, please contact me for price and logistics. Please note that the minimum size for multi-pet paintings starts at A4 for 2 and A3 for 3.
Custom sizes are available – please let me know at the time of ordering. If you need any clarity or a specific (obligation-free) quote, please feel free to contact me.
Delivery is free to any South African address for all commission orders! For international orders there is a R290 delivery fee, please see below.
A 50% deposit upfront secures your booking and the balance is due before delivery. I will send you a picture of the painting for approval when your portrait is complete. Paintings will only be started once your deposit is paid & the deposit determines your place in my queue.
All paintings are done on 300gsm (nice ‘n thick) 100% cotton paper and made with top-quality vibrant light-resistant paints/pigments.
See below for other available pet portrait styles.
Photos
In short – you are welcome to send me oodles of photos of your furchild. It helps me a lot to see them from multiple angles and from there we can work together to decide on the best photo for the main reference.
What I look for in a main reference:
- A clear, high quality image
- Clear and visible eyes (unless for example hair in front of the eyes is a classic feature that you want to capture)
- Good lighting (not night/dark photos).
I adore doing ‘dramatic lighting’ so if you have any great pictures of your furbaby in a beam of sunlight I find those make for incredibly lovely paintings. - Well-angled (get your pet on their good side!) – photos where the camera was relatively level with your pet work best.
- A photo you feel captures the personality of your pet
- If you love the photo, it often does the trick.
The more majestic the better.
I also love to hear about your pet’s personality, so that I can make sure the portrait truly captures who they are.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 50% deposit upfront secures your booking and the balance is due before delivery. I will send you a picture of the painting for approval when your portrait is complete. Paintings will only be started once your deposit is paid & the deposit determines your place in my queue.
Flexible payment: I am happy to start a painting with a deposit and keep it nice n’ safe & ready to ship until you are able to pay the balance, however I will only deliver once the full amount is paid. If you would like to take advantage of a special offer but need more time to pay the full deposit, I can accept a 25% deposit to secure the offer for you but will not start the painting/s until a 50% deposit has been paid.
I will give you an estimate at the time of ordering. It can be anything from a few days to weeks depending on my workload. Please let me know if there is any kind of rush so that we can find a solution that works for both of us. There may be an ‘overtime’ fee for a short deadline. I do not rush artwork so this will only be possible if I have enough time to give your artwork the time and attention it needs.
I will ship the painting to you, well protected, with a reliable courier company or via Postnet. You are also welcome to collect the painting from me if you or someone you know is in Cape Town, South Africa. Delivery is free in South Africa or R290 internationally.
If there is any loss or damage in transit I will redo your painting as a priority and ship it to you post-haste at no additional cost.
Absolutely – all shapes, sizes and fur/scale/feather cover levels are welcome.
The painting & any digital image created from it will be for personal use only and may not be used for commercial purposes, for profit, or be resold/redistributed electronically. Please credit the artist when sharing on social media.
Your painting will most likely be featured on my social media and/or website. I understand that in certain situations you may not wish for the image to be shared, and if this is the case please let me know. The copyright and all related rights of the artwork remain with me. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about these policies.
International Orders
I ship to the USA, Canada, UK, UAE and Australia via Fedex International. I take international payments via card handled securely by the payment processor Yoco. The charge will be in South African Rands and conversion will be done at your bank’s currency conversion rate at time of payment.
The same process of 50% deposit to start & the balance due on completion will apply. Please note this means the currency conversion rate may change between payments. You are welcome to pay in full upfront if you would prefer that.
I can adjust the painting dimensions to suit the standard framing size in your country.
Delivery:
There is a R290 flat shipping fee for international orders. Painting sizes ~30x40cm/A3 size will be shipped rolled.
Please note that you will be responsible for import duties/tax which will be charged directly by your country’s customs upon entry if applicable.
Most countries charge low or no customs duties for original artworks, however please check your country’s regulations – this may be dependant on the total value of the artwork & there may still be VAT/GST charges. I only mention this as a guide.
Unfortunately I do not ship to the EU at present due to packaging registration laws.
Looking for a touch of whimsy?
Check out my floral pet illustrations.
