Abraham Lincoln

"I care not for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it."

CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS

FROM PHOTO TO FINE ART

I’ve never met a pet I didn't like. I’m the one greeting your dog on the street. If you’ll indulge me, I’ll have a full blown conversation with your baby, and may become so engrossed I'll forget to look up and see the voice sharing the name, age and breed of my new friend. As far as I’m concerned, no home is complete without a pet. It’s the reason I have a special affinity for animal portraiture.

PRICE LIST

GRAPHITE OR CHARCOAL DRAWINGS:

On artist's dry media paper in simple white matte. The composition is of one subject alone and no background suggestion at all

• 9x12 window single matte to 12x16 outside measurement: $450.00

INK DRAWINGS:

On 140 lbs cold press paper in simple white matte. The composition is of one subject alone and no background suggestion at all

• 9x12 window single matte to 12x16 outside measurement: $550.00

SOFT PASTEL PAINTING:

On textured pastel paper in simple white matte. The composition is subject only, and often without any background at all.

• 9x12 window matted to 12x16 outside measurement: $550.00

ACRYLIC PAINTING:

On stretched, gallery wrapped, deep profile canvas - with hardware applied ready to hang. Image wrap or contrast color edge as per request. If framing is planned, traditional frame depth of <1 inch available in all quoted sizes.

• 11x14 or 12x12: $750.00

• 16x20: $1,000.00

THE PROCESS

I ask for a few clear images and discuss which would really be best to use for most successful results. I prefer images to be sent electronically whenever available. Color images and "head shots" of animals where eyes are clearly seen usually result in most beloved paintings. As they say, the eyes are the windows to the soul! I prefer to render a clean background in white, black or color to keep the focus on the subject, but if a scenic background is preferred, the option can be discussed.

Once we agree upon a photo source, I'll require a non refundable 25% deposit. The process of pre-sketching and planning to actual committment to the final piece may take as long as 3 to 4 weeks depending on size, medium and commission workload. I share my work during the process so that you have a sense of how I'm interpreting your pet, and with a reply of affirmation, I'll continue to completion and request the balance of payment before shipping.

We can begin by emailing me or clicking on one of the sample product listings below. We'll continue with discussions of photos you are considering turning into a pet portrait and then onto creating the piece.