Pet Portraits

There is nothing nicer than immortalising your beloved pet's image into a work of art.  Your pet portrait will capture the essence and personality of your pet, which in turn will become a timeless and valuable painting, and a sentimental portrait for years to come.

I work either in oils or graphite.  Below is the approximate pricing and options with regards to the artwork, as well as all the details you need to know with regard to commissioning me to do a pet portrait for you.  Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have  any further questions or queries.

OIL  ON CANVAS 

• Works are done on 100% cotton canvas board which has been triple primed and is acid free.  I use only quality Winsor and Newton oil paints,  Winsor and Newton refined linseed oil as a medium.

• My technique is alla prima oil (wet on wet impressionism)

• I work in the following sizes:-

• 8 inch X 8 inch (20cm X 20cm) - €80

• 10 X 8 inch (25cm X 20cm) -  €95

• WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE 

• PRICES EXCLUDE FRAMING

• PRICES EXCLUDE SHIPPING 

GRAPHITE  / CHARCOAL ON PAPER

• Works are done on textured  200gsm Fabriano paper with varying grades of graphite / charcoal pencil

• They are then sprayed with a Winsor and Newton fixative to prevent smudging.  (You can view more of my drawings HERE  )

• I only work in one size (A3) - 

• 12 inch X 16 inch  (30cm X 41cm) - €70

HOW IT WORKS

• Please visit my Etsy shop www.anniangusart.etsy.com to purchase a custom pet portrait.

• Send me via Etsy messenger or via email, a very high resolution photo of what you would like done (minimum 2MB).     Its best to send about 2  or 3 images if possible.  In this way I can get a good sense of your pet, and I can capture the likeliness as accurately as possible.

• The photo is very important - those eyes, and the lighting, are of a particular importance.  Eyes are indeed "windows to the soul" - remember that....  the more light there is, the less "flat" your portrait will be.  Try to get your pet to look straight into the camera (playing peek-a-boo with a treat or toy will certainly help).

• Depending on the size and the medium used,  it should be completed within 7 - 10 days  Please take note,  an oil painting needs a drying time of at least 5 days from actual date of completion.

• During this process, I will send you progress photos of the artwork as I proceed with it - making sure you are happy and updated.  

• Once completed and you are satisfied, the work can be sent.  I make use of An Post for delivery, and I will furnish you with a tracking number.