Watercolor Pet Portrait FAQs
Thank you for your support in the 2023 season! I’m looking forward to working with you and your lovely animals again in 2024. <3
How much do pet portraits cost?
Custom watercolor pet portraits start at $65 and go up in price accordingly. Here are your 2024 options:
Single subject, bust style 9×12 pet portrait: $65 + $9 shipping = $74
Single subject, full body 9×12 pet portrait: $75 + $9 shipping = $84
Two subject, bust style 9×12 pet portrait: $85 + $9 shipping = $94
Two subject, full body 9×12 pet portrait: $95 + $9 shipping = $104
Three subject, bust style 9×12 portrait: $105 + $9 shipping = $114
Three subject, full body 9×12 portrait: $115 + $9 shipping = $124
More subjects, sizes and special requests upon approval
Your 2024 spot is confirmed only after payment has been received.
I can paint up to 4 subjects per 9×12 portrait.
If you aren’t sure if your subject fits our parameters, just ask – we can usually make it work! I’ve worked with a number of clients with off the wall requests (hello, chicken in an astronaut outfit on the moon) so I love working with your ideas 🙂
How do I order?
For the year of 2024, we’re changing up our ordering process just a little bit. To order, I’ll need an email from you sent to beccagrowsstuff@gmail.com OR if you are a follower on Instagram, send me a direct message over there!
Include the name of the recipient (if not yourself!) to be added to the gift certificate I’ll send you, as well as what level you are ordering from above.
Payment will be via Venmo or PayPal.
You may order more than one portrait at a time.
I will only be opening 12 commission spots for the year.
Shipping is a flat rate of $9 this year, and is included in the prices above.
What can you paint?
I can paint any animal that you have, except for humans 😘
Over the years, I have painted for clients many many dogs, numerous cats, guinea pigs, prairie dogs, horses, cows, rabbits, chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, llamas, alpacas…you name it! I’d love to do some reptiles and more birds and equines this next year.
I can include a background in your portrait if so desired (like if you really love that photo of your dog at the lake), it will just reflect in the cost of the portrait.
Again, you can reach out and we can chat if you have a vision in mind regarding special details!
How long do portraits take to paint?
For the 2024 season, there are no hard dates or deadlines being set other than December 31st, 2024. Like in years past, I will work in order of orders, and update the client when I begin and as I progress and finally, ship.
If you need or want your portrait in a certain timeframe, please let me know right away to see if there is a way to make it happen. I cannot promise we can make specific dates work within this next year, though.
I’ve ordered! Now what?
If you ordered a pet portrait (or multiple) for yourself, please send me an email at beccagrowsstuff@gmail.com with the subject “2024 Portrait: (insert pet name here)”. If you ordered multiple subjects, please send separate emails for each. 🙂
If you ordered a pet portrait spot to be gifted to a loved one, shoot me a message or an email with their name(s) – I have a gift certificate made up that you can print out and wrap up for them to open on Christmas. I’ll have a separate landing page for them to visit to allow them to send in their own reference photos. 🙂
Sending Reference Photos
This is your most important task! One great reference photo is better than 10 okay-ish ones.
If you have ordered a pet portrait for yourself, keep in mind that the better quality your reference photo(s), the better job I can do on the portrait 🙂
What makes a good reference photo?
– in focus, nearby subject
– subject facing the camera (unless you want a side profile done)
– a pose that shows their personality!
Let me show you some examples I’ve gotten over the years of my favorite reference photos:
What *doesn’t* make a good reference photo?
-out of focus subject, far away
-partially obstructed view of their body
-harsh indoor lighting, skewing their actual coloration
-a goofy pose that is adorable, but doesn’t translate well to a subject for a portrait 🙂
I will say that tricky doesn’t necessarily mean impossible. I know sometimes we are working with a pet that has previously passed away, and we don’t have the option to go take a new photo. 🩵 I have ways to work around this, and you are always welcome to reach out we can and chat about a game plan and if it’s possible.
