Commissions
To commission a portrait, of a dog, horse, cat…. you will need to send me a good photographic likeness, or if necessary I can take the photographs myself. There maybe some extra charge, depending on distance. A commission will usually take 3-5 days to complete. Do give me notice if you would like it for a special date.
Prices & Dimensions
Acrylic Paintings for One Dog
40 x 30cm (16″ x 12″) £ 350
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16″) £ 450
60 x 50cm (20″ x 20″) £ 500
60 x 50cm (24″ x 20″) £ 600
Acrylic Paintings for Two Dogs
40 x 30cm (16″ x 12″) £ 450
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16″) £ 550
60 x 50cm (20″ x 20″) £ 600
60 x 50cm (24″ x 20″) £ 700
Pen and
Pastel Portraits
35 x 26cm (14″ x 10″) – 1 Dog £ 200
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16) – 1 Dog £ 400
35 x 26cm (14″ x 10″) – 2 Dogs £ 300
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16) – 2 Dogs £ 500
Acrylic Paintings for One Dog
40 x 30cm (16″ x 12″) £ 350
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16″) £ 450
60 x 50cm (20″ x 20″) £ 500
60 x 50cm (24″ x 20″) £ 600
Acrylic Paintings for Two Dogs
40 x 30cm (16″ x 12″) £ 450
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16″) £ 550
60 x 50cm (20″ x 20″) £ 600
60 x 50cm (24″ x 20″) £ 700
Pen and
Pastel Portraits
35 x 26cm (14″ x 10″) – 1 Dog £ 200
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16) – 1 Dog £ 400
35 x 26cm (14″ x 10″) – 2 Dogs £ 300
50 x 40cm (20″ x 16) – 2 Dogs £ 500
Postage and Packing
All pictures are sent by special delivery by a reputable courier or can be collected from The Studio. Postage prices are dependent on size and weight but are from £15, including packing. To receive a quote for an alternative size or if you want a 3 dog or 4 dog portrait, simply email: dogtasticportraits@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you with a quote.
How do I pay?
All commission require a 40% deposit before work starts. I prefer payment by bank transfer or by Paypal. The balance is due upon completion, once you have approved a ‘preview’ of the dog painting.
Postage and Packing
All pictures are sent by special delivery by a reputable courier or can be collected from The Studio. Postage prices are dependent on size and weight but are from £15, including packing. To receive a quote for an alternative size or if you want a 3 dog or 4 dog portrait, simply email: dogtasticportraits@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you with a quote.
How do I pay?
All commission require a 40% deposit before work starts. I prefer payment by bank transfer or by Paypal. The balance is due upon completion, once you have approved a ‘preview’ of the dog painting.
Tip for Taking Photos
- Photograph outdoors if possible, in good light conditions, without flash.If you can’t get outside, try to position the subject near a window for as much natural daylight as possible, but not in direct sunlight.
- Get down to their eye level because a good view of the eyes is really important. Lie on the ground if necessary.
- Ensure that the area you want painted almost fills the viewfinder or the mobile screen and is in focus.If you are using a mobile phone to take your photos, try experimenting with the different settings i.e. portrait as well as normal photo
- Don’t worry about the background as that will be edited out (unless you want it specifically)
- Enlist the help of someone (plus toys or treats) to position the animal’s head where you want it and get a lively expression.
- Watch that tongue (especially if you don’t want it painted), so best take when they are not panting.
Tip for Taking Photos
- Photograph outdoors if possible, in good light conditions, without flash.If you can’t get outside, try to position the subject near a window for as much natural daylight as possible, but not in direct sunlight.
- Get down to their eye level because a good view of the eyes is really important. Lie on the ground if necessary.
- Ensure that the area you want painted almost fills the viewfinder or the mobile screen and is in focus.If you are using a mobile phone to take your photos, try experimenting with the different settings i.e. portrait as well as normal photo
- Don’t worry about the background as that will be edited out (unless you want it specifically)
- Enlist the help of someone (plus toys or treats) to position the animal’s head where you want it and get a lively expression.
- Watch that tongue (especially if you don’t want it painted), so best take when they are not panting.