Pet Portrait Commission- Watercolor

Description

This custom hand-painted watercolor of your pet will be a keepsake for years to come!

You can find additional Information about my pet portraits here.

Before or after you’ve purchased this item, contact me with:

• Photo: Send me your best photos- photos that show your all your pet’s unique features
  • Standard Portrait using a Single Reference Photo: I will recreate your photo in watercolor. You can send me just that one photo or several photos to keep me get a good feel for your pet’s unique features.
  • Composite Portrait using Multiple Reference Photos: A composite portrait is ideal for when you can’t get a great photo. Here’s how it works: You provide several photos from different angles and I’ll draw your pet in a nice posed position. (Contact me for details on including multiple pets.)
• Any specifics you’d like (e.g. background color, portrait vs. landscape orientation…)
• Feel free to include any additional details that you think will help me capture the personality of your pet.
• Timeframe- do you need this by a particular date?
• Please note these prices are per subject. (For example, two dogs in one painting is double the price.)

If you’d like to pay half up front and half upon completion, please contact me and I’ll arrange for that.

Sizing

Now that you know what subject you’d like, decide on a size. The size ordered corresponds to the size of the paper. The image will be painted slightly smaller to allow for a matting margin. If you’re looking for a different size or shape (maybe to fit a specific frame) let me know!

• 4″ x 6″
• 5″ x 7″
• 8″ x 10″
• 9″ x 12″
• 11′ x 14″

Matting and Framing

I can mat and frame the artwork or you can do it yourself. Follow these links to order the mat and frame separately:

• Add On: Mat for Art
• Add On: Frame for Art (Local pick up only)

I offer these services to my customers because I know not everyone enjoys a trip to Hobby Lobby or Michaels. However, I want you to know that you can easily do this part yourself and save quite a bit of money if you watch for sales! My prices assume I will not be able to take advantage of sales when I purchase a mat and/or frame for you.

*If you plan to frame your art yourself, you might prefer to pick out the frame first, since some frames come with a mat. Some people even like to purchase the frame and mat off-the-shelf first, and then order the art to match. This is typically less expensive than ordering a custom-size frame and mat.

Check out my other tips on matting and framing your art. (LINK)

Backorder? When will this artwork be completed?

Commission Schedule

I’m struggling to find the perfect photo of my pet!

Check out our 4 steps for getting a high-quality pet photo: https://ridgelightranch.com/pet-photo/

Shipping

I often upcycle and reuse clean shipping materials. I will ship you the original painting/card in a flat envelope, protected in a plastic sleeve and stiff cardboard. If we already see each other regularly, I’m happy to bring this to you the next time we meet. If you’d like to take advantage of this, choose “Local Pickup” as your shipping.

Copyright

Purchasing a work of art does not usually include reproduction rights, or a commercial license to print copies of the artwork. As the artist, Julie Abels maintains the right to make additional copies of the artwork. If you would like reproduction rights, please contact Julie about creating a contract to include reproduction rights.

Looking for Something Different?

You can find more information about commissions and photos of my past work here: Art by Julie.