Pet Portraits

I offer several different options of pet portrait for you to choose from to create a special momento of a beloved pet

Mini Canvas Portrait

A simple little picture of your pet, hand painted on to a 10 cm x 10 cm (4" x 4") cotton canvas frame. It comes with a sweet miniature wooden easel for you to display the painting on. This makes a fabulous gift and will fit neatly on a bookshelf or desk. The portrait comes with a signed certificate of authenticity 

 

 

 

 

Portrait On Agate

A miniature portrait hand painted in minute detail on to a slice of beautiful semi-precious agate stone. The size is approximately 9 cm x 9 cm (3 1/2" x 3 1/2 ") - guide size only, as each agate piece is a different shape

I select the colour and patterning of the agate to compliment the colouring of the animal, but if you have a particular preference, I am happy to go with your personal choice. I can provide you with photos of a few different pieces of agate for you to choose from if required

The finished piece comes in a gift box with a display stand and a signed certificate of authenticity, or you can have it encased in a lovely deep box frame for display as an optional extra

 

 

Pastel Portrait

A more traditional portrait, hand drawn in pastels, mounted and framed in a 10 ' x 12' (30 cm x 25 cm) simple, classic bevelled edge wooden frame. You can choose from White, Light Oak or Black for the frame. I can offer other colours, please do ask if you have a specific requirement.

It comes ready to hang, with a signed certificate of authenticity 

 

 

 

Pricing

Item	Price	Postage UK     (Royal Mail tracked 48)	Postage   EU/Europe	Postage         Rest of world
Mini Canvas Portrait	£35	£2.70	£4.00**	£4.00**
Portrait on Agate	£95	£2.70	£6.00**	£6.00**
Agate + Box Frame	£105	£3.40	£7.35	£14.90
Pastel Portrait	£140	£3.40	£9.20	£17.25

**Prices do not include tracking, please ask if you require tracking to be added (there is an additional cost)

If you are local, I'm happy to arrange collection in person

Gift Vouchers

You can purchase presentation gift Vouchers for all of my pet portrait options in the Gift Vouchers section of my online store 

Completion times

Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for completion of a portrait, during this time I will keep you updated on its progress. Please allow additional time for postage (I am in the UK). Please do ask if you need it sooner, I may be able to help

Choosing the photos of your pet

When selecting photos for your pet portrait, the following guide will help you to choose images that allow me to create a lovely portrait for you

Clarity - The clearer the image the more detail I can add. If you can expand a digital image and it remains nice and clear, this is fantastic, especially for the portraits on agate as I can then add very fine details to the painting

Good lighting - does the photo show the animals colours true to life? Artificial lighting can alter colours

Character - Does the photo show the animals character? This is something I always ask people to consider when selecting a photo. After all, it's our pets wonderful array of characters that make them all so individually special and dear to us

The angle of your photo - try and select a photo taken at 'eye level' with the animal, rather than taken from above looking down at them. It gives a more balanced, realistic effect. Having said that, if your favourite shot is of your crazy spaniel jumping up with his nose in the camera, that's fine too! The mini canvas option works well for this kind of photo

Missing bits - If you have the perfect photo, but naughty kitty got distracted and you missed an ear off the picture, not a problem! Just provide me with photos of any 'missing bits' and I can use these for reference and add them into the portrait for you

Please go to the Galleries page to view some of my previous portraits

To place an order for a pet portrait, please contact me:

themistyhareartstudio.co.uk/contact