Commissions

PENCIL & ACRYLIC PET PORTRAITS, PAINTED TO ORDER

Ready to commission a painting of your pet?
I offer two kinds of pet portrait: pencil on paper, and acrylic paint on canvas.

Acrylic portraits are hand-painted on stretched canvas, ready to hang the moment your painting arrives.
Pencil portraits are drawn on 300gsm+ cotton paper in high-quality coloured pencil, and come with a simple frame included.
Travelling interstate or overseas and don’t want it framed for safe transit? Just let me know when you book in.

For every pet portrait, I paint exactly what I see from the photo of your pet. 
If you need something left out (like a collar or pet harness) please let me know in advance.


WHAT PETS CAN I PAINT?

Any animal: dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, reptiles and more.
A few details below will help your portrait turn out exactly as you picture it. Get in touch any time for an exact quote.
Please note - The prices below indicate starting costs, multiple pets and detailed backgrounds have an additional cost.


SIZING and PRICING

 
 
 
 

READY TO PLACE YOUR ORDER?

To place your order, email tia@tiaalysseart.com or text 0447 727 269.

  • I paint directly from the photo you choose, so a good quality photo makes a big difference to the finished piece.

    What I look for:

    1.) CLEAR: sharp, in-focus photos paint best. Blurry shots are almost impossible to work from.

    2.) NATURAL LIGHT: outdoor photos are ideal. Skip filters and flash; they flatten your pet’s true colouring.

    3.) CLOSE-UP: chest-up or full body, with plenty of detail in the eyes and nose. That’s what brings a portrait to life.

  • I paint a solid background colour behind the portrait, in any colour you’d like. Not sure what would look best? I can always recommend one. Sending a photo of the colour you have in mind is the easiest way for me to match it.

  • I require a 50% deposit at the time of placing your order before work begins. The remainder is due once the piece is complete and you’ve seen a photo and signed off on it. Bank transfer is the easiest way to pay; if you need another way, just get in touch.

  • Pieces take around 6 weeks to complete. You’ll be told at booking how long your piece is expected to take; if you need it sooner, let me know and rush costs may apply depending on timing. Once your painting is complete, I’ll send you a photo to make sure everything’s how you pictured it.

  • Pieces can be collected from Malmsbury or Newport, Victoria. If you’re unable to collect the artwork yourself, postage is available by request. Small works generally cost around $25 to post.

EMAIL TIA TO ORDER