Thank you
to all my
customers for
entrusting the
beauty and
personality of
their treasured
pets to my
artistic discretion.
ORDER Form (PDF File) |
How I
draw & Paint
Slideshow
Celebrate Your Pet in Art
Hand-drawn illustrations from your photos.
Show off your pet in all parts of your life...
Home,
Office & Online. My art is not just for
your wall anymore!
Email your photo to me and I will deliver your finished art back to you by email - no costly shipping.
Create unique gifts
for family, friends
and yourself.
Upload your pet portrait file (or take it on digital media) to places that create custom items like jewelry, t-shirts, mugs, totebags.
Or you can...
• Print it - Frame it -Hang it
• Display it on the web... Facebook, your website, Flickr
• Create one-at-a-time items (on-demand-printing) from Cafepress or Zazzle like a Tie, T-shirt, Mug, Totebag, Hoodie, Coasters, even canvas shoes and many other fun items.
(See Usage Agreement and list of fun stuff continued below)
How to Order... (You may now download a PDF Order Form)
1. Choose your favorite style below.
2. For a Basic portrait, purchase a listing from my shop.
For a Basic + Options Email me so I can write you a special invoice.
(I often run specials and other fun options in my shop so be sure to check there for some good prices and ideas.)
3. Email me your photos along with your pet's name, breed and other fun details that will help me portray his/her personality.
Feel free to send your photos without a formal order so we can discuss your ideas. There's no commitment for either of us until you pay for your purchase.
Choose Your Favorite...
Choose from my three basic Art Styles (Click image for larger view) |
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Sketch |
Illustration |
Illustration |
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| Basic Portrait | |||
| Head/Shoulders | $32.00 |
$48.00 |
$68.00 |
| Options - add to basic price | |||
| Full Body (per pet in art) |
+$20.00 |
+$30.00 |
+$40.00 |
| Additional Pets (same portrait) |
+ $25.00 ea |
+ $35.00 ea |
+$55.00 ea |
| Touch of Color | + $10.00 |
+ $10.00 |
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| Additional Items (toy, tag, bed...) |
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| Add to or alter an existing portrait | quoted |
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| Other options... special background, additional objects like a toy, special tag... let your imagination run wild to help make this a very personalized piece of art. Email me with your ideas, and even send some photos so we can discuss it, and I'll give you an individual quote. | |||
| Upgrade a previously purchased black & white portrait, to color | + $50.00 |
+ $30.00 |
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| Please send your photos as soon as possible. If I have not received them within 3 months, there will be a $10 re-order fee. | |||
- Copyright: Remains the property of the Artist.
- Usage Granted: Client may use the custom art file for any purpose with the exception of reselling of the digital file. The art may be reproduced in print at any size and may also be used for display online or as a part of a larger digital project.
- Removal of artist's signature or digitally altering the art is not permitted without approval from the artist.
Fun things to do with your Custom Art...
Stay tuned for a fabulous list of links and photos of custom items you can have made using your pet portrait art file! In the meantime, here are some suggestions...
- Print it - frame it - hang it
- Stationery
- Return Labels
- Note Cards
- Scrapbooking
- Rubber Stamp
- T-shirt Transfers for
shirts, tote bags, etc - Do you sew or quilt?
Order custom printed fabric! - Cafepress.com: create your own custom products in minutes
- Jewelry
- Transfer to Polymer Clay for pendants and other jewelry
- Add it to your website, blog, myspace, twitter, flickr, etc.
- Use it as your avatar
- Include it in your email signature
- Wallpaper for your phone, ipod or computer
- and MANY many more uses
Thank you for you're interest in my Custom Pet Portraits & Art Sketches. Contact me anytime with questions or even just to chat.
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In this time of
glaring colors and
fast moving animation,
the soft, quiet romance of
my hand-drawn art style
is a welcome
relief for
the senses.
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FAQ 
Questions you'll find answered below...
(Print this FAQ)
- How do I order?
- How much will it cost?
- What do I get?
- How long will it take?
- Can I order your art
as a gift? - Can you combine more than one pet into a single portrait from separate photos?
- How big is the art?
- Can I buy a print?
- I purchased a black & white portrait a while back. Can I have it colorized?
- Can I cancel my order?
- What if I ordered, but forgot to send you the photos?
- How long have you been an artist?
- How do you draw and paint these?
- What inspires you?
- Are there any restriction on how I can use my art file?
- Do I own the copyright to the art?
- Can I buy the copyright?
• How do I order? Go to my Etsy Shop, or contact me directly by email.
You will need to send me a photo of your pet, or direct me to Flickr or other online source to your photo.
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• How much will it cost? See basic price and a few optional add-ons to the left. There are lots of options beyond the basics if you're interested... I will give you a quote once we have discussed your ideas.
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• What do I get? You will receive a high resolution (300 ppi) jpeg file that is usually 1MB to 3MB in size.
• How long will it take? I try to get a sneak peek to you within 2 weeks, however this all depends on how many orders I have.
If your order is for a gift, I recommend getting your photos to me at least 1 month ahead of the dated you need it. Plus, if you plan to use the file for custom gift items, you'll need to allow time for that also.
• Can I order your art as a gift? Absolutely! It makes a wonderful gift. Just allow plenty of time. But if there's not enough time, I will soon have a lovely gift announcement card you can print yourself to give that says "the gift is coming soon".
• Can you combine more than one pet into a single portrait from separate photos? Absolutely! The trickiest part of that is getting a size relationship between the multiple subjects. I will send a preliminary sketch for you to determine if I have the sizing correct.
• How big is the art? Since you receive a file vs a physical piece of art, there is very little limit to the size you can have it printed. For desktop printers, the file is suitable for printing up to 11x14 and excellent for custom, on-demand type printing of one-at-a-time items like a t-shirt, totebag, pillow, ceramic mug, etc. from Cafepress and Zazzle.
If you know you'll be using the art for very large printing, do let me know and I can adjust things on my end. The final file with be much larger so be prepared for that.
• Can I buy a print? There are many online option for purchasing a print... Zazzle .com has a nice selection in their "Posters & Prints" section. You can also use the photo printing kiosks at your local stores to print small ones. Kinko's and Office Max will often make prints from files too.
• I purchased a black & white portrait a while back. Can I have it colorized? Yes, you can upgrade to color. I keep files archived, so I can access your portrait and re-create it in color.
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• Can I cancel my order? Order cancelation requests must be made within 14 days of order date to receive a full refund.
• What if I ordered, but forgot to send you the photos? Please send your photos as soon as possible. If I have not received them within 3 months, there will be a $10 re-order fee.
• How long have you been an artist? ...for as long as I can remember. I drew my first horse portrait when I was 5 - my dad still has it! I remember gluing macaroni around the edge of the cardboard to make a frame...I think the pasta has fallen off by now. I've also been a freelance graphic artist for over 20 years.
• How do you draw and paint these? Although my technique and finished drawings often look very traditional, my medium is digital - pixels instead of paint. I draw with a digital stylus pen instead of pencils and work on a digital graphics tablet instead of a paper tablet. This digital method shows each stroke I make on my computer monitor, then I save the finished art to a file. Take a look at this slideshow for a visual explaination.
• What inspires you? Nature and animals. The variety of colors, textures and features of each animal is very exiting and intriguing. Animal behavior has always fascinated me and after over 130 foster cats, I say without a doubt no two are alike.
• Are there any restriction on how I can use my art file? Once you receive your file, the art is yours to do with as you please. It can be used for personal or commercial. Use it to make items to sell or publish if you like.
• Do I own the copyright to the art? I give you permission/full usage rights to the art, but no, you do not own the copyright. As the artist, I keep the copyright. This means you can not claim you created the art nor can you give others permission to use it as I have given you. And just as you, I have the right to use it for various projects.
• Can I buy the copyright? Yes. Price for copyright ownership is negotiated for each individual piece of art. Just ask and we'll discuss it.