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Portrait Commissions
Pets and People

Portrait commission are open! Each portrait, hand-painted with acrylic paint on a cradled wood panel, is executed with archival quality materials and varnished with a UV protective coating to preserve your special memory for many years to come. Here are some samples of my work:

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Baby wit headband and white pajamas on a light green background. painted portrait
Headshot of two people standing in front of a building where a dragon sits on top blowing fire. The woman holds up her finger to show off her ring
A baby in a diaper and open green hoodie laying on a couch and looking up at a greatdane's head and speckled face.

If you are interested in commissioning me for a portrait, please fill out the following form. Answering these questions will help me come up with an accurate quote for your project. 

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If you’d like more information on pricing before starting a quote, please take a look at my portrait pricing notes below.

Portrait Pricing Notes

Price will vary for each portrait depending on factors including painting size, the number of subjects, the level of background detail and type of color palette used. Half of the portrait is paid up front and the other half is paid upon completion. To gain a better understanding of what this pricing might look like, here are some example pricing scenarios.​​

* Images below are illustrated examples, not samples of finished portraits *

$715

A 20 inch by 16 inch Black and white headshot of a woman priced at $715

20" x 16"

$235

A 20 inch by 8 inch Black and white headshot of a woman priced at $235

10" x 8"

$115

A 5 inch by 4 inch Black and white headshot of a woman priced at $115

5" x 4"

Size

Bigger portraits involve additional details, time and materials, making smaller portraits more affordable.

$1106

16" x 20"

$478

8" x 10"

$402

8" x 10"

$297

8" x 10"

$267

10" x 8"

Subjects

The number of subjects (pets and people) and their position within the painting also impacts price.

Background

Simple and standard backgrounds are what I suggest for my portraits. The simple option is a solid color or basic abstract background. The standard background is an impressionistic interpretation of the reference photo. 

Simple

$312

8" x 10"

$888

16" x 20" 

Standard

$344

8" x 10"

$1016

16" x 20" 

Fewer background details emphasizes depth and perspective while keeping subjects the main focus of the painting. However, if you prefer to keep certain background details in focus, this can be requested. 

Color Palette

Black and white and full color are the two main color palette options. Other options can be discussed during consultation, and pricing will depend on the complexity of the palette. 

$978

16" x 20"

$1106

16" x 20"

$402

8" x 10"

$478

8" x 10"

$256

8" x 10"

$297

8" x 10"

If you are interested in commissioning me for a portrait, please fill out the "Request a Quote" form and allow me two business days to get back to you to arrange a consultation time and provide you with a quote .

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