Commission a pet portrait
If you would like to commission a beautiful lifelike portrait of your pet all I need is a good quality photo/s of your pet, the more the better and then I can choose the best ones to work with.
Portraits are offered in a variety of sizes as indicated below. If you would like a different size or a more detailed portrait, please contact me and I can quote you a price.
Portraits include the head and shoulder of the pet with a suitable complimentary coloured background. Portraits are unmounted and unframed. Scenic backgrounds may incur an extra fee.
PRICE GUIDE
Image Size 1 Pet Extra Pet
25 x 25 cms $300 n/a
25 x 30 cms $330 35%
30 x 30 cms $355 35%
30 x 45 cms $445 35%
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to start work, payment by bank transfer. The balance is due by, or at the time of completion and paid prior to pick up/delivery.
When I start work on your portrait, I will send you a sketch/image to verify the composition. Half way through the painting I will send you a PDF of the image for you to review and a final image of the completed portrait for your approval. Please note, that the further a painting progresses the more impractical it may be to make changes.
Gift vouchers may be purchased for any amount towards a portrait, a lovely gift for that special person, it can be sent to you personally or direct to the recipient. If you have a photo you would like to include I can add it to the voucher to make it even more special. Gift vouchers must be paid in full and are valid for 12 months. There are no extra charges for creation or postage of the voucher. Please email your details to pastelpets@bigpond.com
Portrait completion times vary depending on the size and complexity of the portrait. I will advise a start date and an approximate completion date. Please let me know if the commission is required by a specific date.
Soft pastel is a very fragile medium therefore artworks need to be carefully handled and framed. If you wish, I can organise a simple black or white frame, at the client's cost, with a competitively priced professional framer who does beautiful work. This service incurs a fee of $10.00.
TERMS
Balance of the payment and any framing costs are due on completion of the portrait once you are happy with the online view.
The portrait remains the property of Christine Boulsover until the balance due for the portrait and framing has been received.
Framing can be organised at the client’s cost.
Please advise me if you are uncomfortable about the use of images of your commissioned portrait being used on my website, social media or as part of any marketing material related to Pastel Pets.
PHOTO TIPS
Don’t take a photo standing looking down at your pet as this will distort the perspective of the animal. Photograph your pet with the camera at eye level
Try to get a good view of the face, the eyes are very important
Avoid using the flash to prevent 'red eye'' and harsh tones
Take photos in daylight (cloudy days are good) and avoid bright sunlight for the best results
To commission a pet portrait or purchase a gift voucher please contact me via the contact form on this site, email pastelpets@bigpond.com, 07 3879 2840 or 046906 390 with some information about your pet and the portrait you would like.
If you would like to commission a beautiful lifelike portrait of your pet all I need is a good quality photo/s of your pet, the more the better and then I can choose the best ones to work with.
Portraits are offered in a variety of sizes as indicated below. If you would like a different size or a more detailed portrait, please contact me and I can quote you a price.
Portraits include the head and shoulder of the pet with a suitable complimentary coloured background. Portraits are unmounted and unframed. Scenic backgrounds may incur an extra fee.
PRICE GUIDE
Image Size 1 Pet Extra Pet
25 x 25 cms $300 n/a
25 x 30 cms $330 35%
30 x 30 cms $355 35%
30 x 45 cms $445 35%
A non-refundable deposit of 30% is required to start work, payment by bank transfer. The balance is due by, or at the time of completion and paid prior to pick up/delivery.
When I start work on your portrait, I will send you a sketch/image to verify the composition. Half way through the painting I will send you a PDF of the image for you to review and a final image of the completed portrait for your approval. Please note, that the further a painting progresses the more impractical it may be to make changes.
Gift vouchers may be purchased for any amount towards a portrait, a lovely gift for that special person, it can be sent to you personally or direct to the recipient. If you have a photo you would like to include I can add it to the voucher to make it even more special. Gift vouchers must be paid in full and are valid for 12 months. There are no extra charges for creation or postage of the voucher. Please email your details to pastelpets@bigpond.com
Portrait completion times vary depending on the size and complexity of the portrait. I will advise a start date and an approximate completion date. Please let me know if the commission is required by a specific date.
Soft pastel is a very fragile medium therefore artworks need to be carefully handled and framed. If you wish, I can organise a simple black or white frame, at the client's cost, with a competitively priced professional framer who does beautiful work. This service incurs a fee of $10.00.
TERMS
Balance of the payment and any framing costs are due on completion of the portrait once you are happy with the online view.
The portrait remains the property of Christine Boulsover until the balance due for the portrait and framing has been received.
Framing can be organised at the client’s cost.
Please advise me if you are uncomfortable about the use of images of your commissioned portrait being used on my website, social media or as part of any marketing material related to Pastel Pets.
PHOTO TIPS
Don’t take a photo standing looking down at your pet as this will distort the perspective of the animal. Photograph your pet with the camera at eye level
Try to get a good view of the face, the eyes are very important
Avoid using the flash to prevent 'red eye'' and harsh tones
Take photos in daylight (cloudy days are good) and avoid bright sunlight for the best results
To commission a pet portrait or purchase a gift voucher please contact me via the contact form on this site, email pastelpets@bigpond.com, 07 3879 2840 or 046906 390 with some information about your pet and the portrait you would like.