Pet Portrait Commissions

Looking for a one of a kind art work of your furry (or feathery, or scaly) family member? You've come to the right place! Browse the gallery and choose from various mediums and sizes for a one of a kind, original fine art piece of your pet! 

Charcoal

Velvety charcoal on premium paper for a stunning black and white drawing.

The charcoal pet portraits use vine and compressed charcoal on archival quality acid free paper, with a simple or no background. The finished pieces are sprayed with a workable fixative to prevent smudging and protect the artwork.

Sizes and Pricing:

  • 5 x 7 inches - $52
  • 8 x 10 inches- $120
  • 11 x 14 inches - $160
  • 16 x 20 inches - $230
Charcoal Gallery

Watercolor

Free flowing and loose pops of color on 100% cotton Arches watercolor paper.

Watercolor pet portraits are painted with loose and colorful layers using Daniel Smith Artists Watercolors on Arches 100% cotton watercolor paper, with your pet over a simple white background.

Sizes available:

  • 5 x 7 inches - $60
  • 8 x 10 inches - $130
  • 11 x 14 inches - $210
  • 16 x 20 inches - $300

(Additional $30 for background)

Watercolor Gallery

Oil Pastel

Buttery and vibrant oil pastels on textured paper that features your pet and a swirling impressionistic background in the color palette of your choice.

The oil pastel pet portraits use high quality oil based soft pastels on a high quality textured paper, with your pet in front of a Van Gogh inspired impressionistic background with a custom color palette. The finished artwork is delicately brushed with a sealer to protect the drawing. Additionally, its frame will contain a thick matt serving as a spacer that holds the piece in place while preventing it from sticking to the glass.

Sizes and Pricing:

  • 5 x 7 inches - $110
  • 8 x 10 inches- $180
  • 11 x 14 inches - $280
  • 16 x 20 inches - $410
Oil Pastel Gallery

Ink

Traditional and expressive lines that capture the uniqueness of your pet.

Ink pet portraits are hand drawn using an old fashioned dip pen and an ink color of your choice on thick and smooth bristol paper, and features just your pet on a clean white background.

Sizes available:

  • 5 x 7 inches - $60
  • 8 x 10 inches - $120
  • 11 x 14 inches - $240
  • 16 x 20 inches - $350
Ink Gallery

Color Pencil

Highly rendered hand drawn color image on a smooth bristol paper.

The colored pencil pet portraits use a wax based color pencil on thick smooth bristol, with a detailed rendered drawing of your pet over an abstract and expressive background done in gouache.

Sizes and Pricing:

  • 5 x 7 inches - $110
  • 8 x 10 inches- $210
  • 11 x 14 inches - $320
  • 16 x 20 inches - $430
Color Pencil Gallery

How it works...

After submitting your form:

Please allow up to 24 hours for me to reach out to you through your preferred method of communication.

Once we finalize all of the details of your commission and we have a good reference photo of your pet, I will send you your commission contract and initial deposit invoice. Please keep in mind that the artwork will not begin to be made until the deposit has been paid.

How long does it take?

The art making process will take approximately one month from the date your invoice is made, which does not account for edits/addition requests, any delays in client work in progress approvals, or shipping.

Wrapping it up!

Once the final piece if approved, your final invoice will be created and sent with the remaining balance of your commission, including your shipping charges and any edit request fees. Once the final invoice is paid, your package will be sent to you and I will provide you with shipping details to track every step of the way.

Refunds?

There are no refunds, returns, or exchanges once the deposit has been paid.

Edits?

Edits and additions are allowed. The first two are free, but any requested after will insure a $15 charge per edit. Any edits from feedback during approvals asked by me are not counted as part of these edits and addition requests.

Invoicing and Payments

The total cost of the commission (apart from shipping and additional fees) will be split into two even payments; your initial deposit and your final invoice which will include the shipping fees and any edit request fees.

Privacy

Molly's Art Emporium shares all finished artwork on their Instagram page as well as in the gallery sections of their website. You can express if you prefer your commission to be kept private and not have it posted on the platforms listed above.

  • Presentation is everything

    Pick a frame!

    Every piece of art is framed in a glass front frame with a clean white mat border. Pick from one of the four frame colors available, which is included in your commission price.

  • Just the right shot

    One of the most important parts of a pet portrait commission is the reference photo you send of your pet.

    Please make sure the image is good quality, has high resolution, good frontal or side lighting (not backlit), and is an image you love of your pet.

    No worries if you're not sure. Before you sign your contract and pay your deposit, you and the artist will work together to ensure that you have just the right photo.

  • It's the little stuff that counts

    Every commission is packaged with extra love and care, double and triple wrapping it in foam sheets, adding corner protectors and "handle with care" labels. Each box also includes an artwork label affixed to the back of the piece, a copy of the commission request form, commission contract, invoices, a certificate of authenticity, and a hand written thank you card.

  • Communication is key

    The artist of your commission, Molly, will communicate with you every step of the way. From digital mock ups, to the final piece, to framing selections, you'll always be in the loop on how your one-of-a-kind work of art is going.

  • A few things,

    All pet portraits are done only of the pets themselves (so, unfortunately no human owners in the photo please) and busts only, no full body. However, it is possible to have more than one non-human family member in the portrait.Commission prices will be separated into two even payments; your initial deposit before the artwork has begun, and your final balance when the artwork is finished.No returns, exchanges, or refunds after the first payment is paid.Please give up to one month for the entire art making process of your commission (after the deposit is paid, and does not include shipping).

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