Whether it’s to surprise a friend or loved one with the perfect gift, memorialize a beloved pet who’s crossed the rainbow bridge, or get all your pets in one image, a custom pet portrait is a great way to commemorate that special four legged friend.

The portraits are done in colored pencil on vellum. I work from a photo reference. If you have multiple pets, they don't have to be in the same photo. I can put them into the drawing together from separate photo references, the only thing I ask is that the photos be from the same point of view. Since the material I am working on is translucent, I do not add a full background; however, I can add a hint of one, such as a ground, shadow, or suggestion of trees or water etc.

Once I have a sketch of the drawing, I will email you a photo of it. If you want something changed, that is the time to tell me. Once the color is started, it is hard to change major things. I will change what is suggested (if anything) and send another photo and so on until you are satisfied. Then I will start adding the color. When I am done with the drawing, I will send another photo. When you are happy with the changes (if any) it will be ready to mail. It takes me about three weeks to finish a drawing. If you have a specific deadline (Christmas for example), please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you.

All major credit cards, Pay Pal, Venmo, and checks are accepted. Cash is accepted for local orders only. Once I have received payment, I mail or drop off the finished drawing. Gift certificates are available as well. I can only offer framing services for those in the Chicago, IL area.

Sizing and pricing is as follows: 11”x14” for $150, 9”x12” for $130, 6”x9” for $115, 4.5”x6” for $100. This pricing includes up to two animal subjects.

More than two animal subjects: + $15.00 for each additional subject.

Human Portraits: +$30 for each human subject.

Custom sizes are also available. Pricing for custom sizes varies with the size. Prices are in USD. Shipping is additional.

Please contact me with any questions or to commission a portrait.