Commissions

Custom portraits of your desired animal are offered in a range of paper dimensions. Prices are provided in ranges (ex. $500-595) per size and are determined based on content. Full body portraits, intricate detail such as bridles and accessories, and photo reference adjustments will be priced at the higher end of the range. Basic head/neck portraits will be priced at the lower end of the range.

*Prices below reflect one subject within determined paper size.

• For first additional subject, add 20% of the price

• Each subsequent subject will be an extra 15%

**Medium or large sizes are recommended for multiple subject portraits.

Small sizes:

• 8”x10” (20x25 cm) = $500.00 - $595.00

• 10”x12” (25x30 cm) = $650.00 - $750.00

Medium sizes:

• 11”X14” (28x35 cm) = $800.00 - $900.00

• 12”x16” (30x40 cm) = $950.00 - $1050.00

• 14”x18” (35x45 cm) = $1200.00 - $1350.00

Large sizes:

• 16”x20” (40x50 cm) = $1600.00 - $1775.00

• 18”x24” (45x60 cm) = $1950.00 - $2100.00

• 20”x30” (50x70 cm) = $2400.00 - $2550.00

Shipping within Canada is included in the price.

Applicable taxes and International shipping not included in above pricing.

Reference photos

Clients will be asked to provide a selection of high quality digital photos (if possible), and together we will determine the best one to use for the portrait. Understand that poor quality photos will result in a less detailed portrait, so providing better quality pictures will result in the best possible outcome.

Materials

Artist quality, lightfast coloured pencils are used for the portraits.

Brands include:

• Caran D’ache Luminence

• Caran D’ache Pablos

• Caran D’ache Museum Aquarelle

• Faber Caster Polychromos

• Derwent Lightfast

• Derwent Studios

• Derwent Drawing

Each portrait is created on archival acid free paper.

Turn around times range between 8-10 weeks. Portraits required under this time are considered a “rush” and will require a 15% fee. There’s no guarantee that the required date will be met.

**Christmas time - expect wait times to double - please order in early enough in advance to meet Christmas timelines.

Payments can be made through PayPal or e-transfer.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. Order is not guaranteed until the deposit has been received. The balance is due upon completion and prior to shipping.