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BOOKING A COMMISSION

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Step 1: Choose Your Portrait Type & Size

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You can choose either a drawing or an oil painting. All portraits are delivered unframed, giving you the freedom to choose a frame that best suits your home and style.

Prices are based on size and medium:

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Oil Paintings
• 11 × 14 – $450
• 14 x 18 – $600
• 16 × 20 – $750

 

Drawings
• 11 × 14 – $160
• 14 x 18 –  $180
• 16 × 20 – $200

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If you’d like to include multiple pets in one portrait, a larger size (14 × 18 or above) is required.

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Step 2: Provide Reference Photos & Details

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Once you complete the commission form, I’ll contact you within one business day to discuss your vision, preferred size, and reference photos. Clear, well-lit photos help capture your pet’s unique essence.

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Step 3: Memorial Options (Optional)

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For memorial portraits, you may choose one or both of the following:

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Forever Paint – $30
A small amount of your beloved pet’s ashes (about one tablespoon) can be gently blended into the oil paint — a sacred way to keep their spirit within each brushstroke.

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Memory Pouch – $10
A small faux-leather pouch can be attached to the back of the panel to hold a lock of fur, name tag, or other keepsake.

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Please ensure ashes are safely packaged and clearly labeled. Any unused materials will be respectfully returned or handled per your written instructions.

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Step 4: Completion Date​

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• Drawings: typically completed within 10 days

• Oil paintings: typically completed within 15-20 days (due to layering and curing time)

 

Please mention if your portrait is a gift or needed by a specific date, and I’ll confirm if I can meet the deadline.

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Step 5: Agreement & Booking Fee

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You’ll receive a commission agreement outlining all project details, including size, medium, add-ons, and completion date.

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I will send you an invoice for 50% of the total cost of the portrait to book the commission. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable. The remaining 50% balance is due upon completion and approval of the artwork, before delivery or shipping.

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Step 6: The Creative Process

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Once your deposit is received, I begin your portrait. You can choose to receive progress updates. Each piece is made with professional, archival-quality materials to ensure it lasts for generations.

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Step 7: Final Approval, Payment & Delivery

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When your portrait is finished, I’ll send you a clear photo for review. Once approved and the final payment is received, your artwork will be carefully packaged for shipping or scheduled for pickup. A tracking number will be provided for shipped pieces, and shipping insurance is available upon request.

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Please complete the Commission Booking Form below to begin the process. Contact me directly if you have any questions or special requests. 

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Email: connect@PetPortraitsByElisabeth.com

Phone: 412-613-3145