Commission a Custom Pet Portrait
Realistic pastel portraits created from your reference photos, with care, clear communication, and attention to detail. Whether you’re celebrating a much-loved companion or remembering one you’ve lost, I’ll work with you to create a portrait that feels personal and thoughtfully handled.
How It Works
1. Enquire
Fill in the commission form with details about your pet, preferred size, and anything you’d like included.
2. Review & Quote
I’ll review your reference photos, confirm whether they’re suitable, and send you a quote based on size, number of pets, and any extra complexity.
3. Book Your Commission
For commissions under £300, full payment is taken upfront. For commissions of £300 and over, a 50% non-refundable booking fee secures your slot, with the remaining balance due before collection or dispatch.
4. Creation & Updates
Once booked, I’ll create your portrait and send progress updates at key stages. Up to three reasonable, stage-appropriate amendments are included.
5. Finish & Delivery
Your portrait will be carefully prepared for collection or UK dispatch. Local framing is available as an extra where relevant.
Past Commission Examples
A small selection of previous commission portraits to give you an idea of the style, detail, and range I offer.
Commission Prices & Sizes
My standard commission service is for realistic pastel pet portraits created from your reference photos. Prices below are starting prices for standard commissions with a plain, soft, or lightly suggested background. Larger, more complex, or multi-pet portraits are quoted individually where needed.
All standard commissions are supplied mounted, with a backing board, certificate of authenticity, care instructions, and protective packaging.
UK shipping is charged separately. Local collection or hand delivery may be available, and framing is available as an optional extra for local clients.
Payment terms:
• Commissions under £300 require full payment upfront
• Commissions £300 and over require a 50% non-refundable booking fee upfront, with the remaining balance due before collection or dispatch
Starting prices
10 x 14 cm — 1 pet from £145
18 x 24 cm — 1 pet from £245
24 x 30 cm — 1 pet from £395
30 x 40 cm — 1 pet from £595
These prices are based on one pet in pastel, with a plain, soft, or lightly suggested background. The 10 x 14 cm size is for one pet only. Larger, more complex, or multi-pet portraits are available by request and quoted individually.
What’s Included
Each standard commission includes
- one agreed subject, size, and composition
- a plain, soft, or lightly suggested background
- mounted presentation with backing board
- certificate of authenticity and care instructions
- protective packaging for collection or UK dispatch
- progress updates at key stages
- up to three reasonable, stage-appropriate amendments
More developed backgrounds, larger sizes, multi-pet portraits, and special-request mediums are quoted individually. Framing is available as an optional extra for local clients. UK shipping is charged separately.
Choosing the Right Size
Small (10 x 14 cm and 18 x 24 cm)
Best for a single pet, especially simple head studies or keepsake portraits.
Medium (24 x 30 cm and 30 x 40 cm)
A good choice for more detail, stronger presence, or more developed compositions. These sizes are often the best balance between detail and impact.
Larger sizes
Available by request for multi-pet portraits, more complex compositions, or pieces with more visual impact.
Not sure which size is right?
If you’re unsure, feel free to get in touch and I’ll happily help you choose based on your subject, space, and budget.
Reference Photo Guide
Great portraits start with clear, high-quality reference photos. To create a realistic and carefully handled portrait, I’ll need images that show your pet’s features, colouring, and expression clearly. Multiple reference photos are always helpful where possible.
• Clear and sharp — not blurry or heavily pixelated
• Good lighting — natural daylight works best where possible
• Visible details — eyes, fur texture, markings, and colouring should be easy to see
• True-to-life colour — photos should reflect your pet’s colouring as accurately as possible
If you’re unsure whether your photos are suitable, you’re welcome to send them over before booking and I can advise. If your pet has passed away, don’t worry if the photos aren’t perfect — I’ll always work with what is available where I can.
Ready to Enquire?
Fill in the commission enquiry form to get started, or get in touch if you’d like to discuss your ideas before booking.