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, and checks are accepted. 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 are as follows: 11”x14” for $150, 9”x12” for $130, 6”x9” for $115, 4.5”x6” for $100. 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.

Hector special sizing

Rocky 6"x9"

Mud & Majesty: 9"x9"

Emerson 6"x9"

Louie 9"x12"

Exodus and Sage special sizing

Baxter Boo 4.5"x6"

Aiko 9"x12"

Zeke 9"x12"

Best Friends 6"x9"

Fenway 9"x12"

Elsa 9"x12"

Snuggles 6"x9"

Larry 9"x12"

Guinea Pig named Mouse 4.5"x6"

Little Loves 9"x12"

Reaper 6"x9"

Roxie 4.5"x6"

Chloe special sizing

Flopsy special sizing

Gorgeous Gals special sizing

Say Cheese: 9"x12"

Riley 9"x12"

Skye special sizing

Loves 9"x12"

Tazu special sizing

11"x14"

Miles: 9"x12"

Best Gal: 9"x12"

Mr. Tickles, Izzy, & Lacey: 9"x12"