Design, Images and Content © 2011 Whiskered Paintings - Denver Pet Portraits, Helen Pavlac
Click the email above to contact me about pet portraits in (or outside) the Denver area.
How to Commission a Pet Portrait
Step 1: Contact me so that we can talk about how you would like your pet painted.
Step 2: Find some photos that make your pet look great and email or snail mail them to me. (For more information on choosing or taking a good photograph, check the Photo Tips.)
Step 3: Once the details are settled, I will send you a contract with the final pricing, timing and terms. A deposit of $100, along with the signed contract, will be needed before painting begins. (Deposits will be lower for paintings costing less than $100.)
Step 4: I will send you pictures of the painting in progress so you can see how it develops and add input.
Step 5: You approve the emailed photo of the final painting and wait for your finished piece to arrive!
Timing: Completion time for paintings vary, depending on size, medium, and level of detail. Acrylic paintings can usually be completed in 2 to 3 weeks. Oils, however, need at least one month to dry before being shipped or framed. A general time frame for oil paintings is 6-8 weeks. I will do my best to accomodate holidays and special occasions. A final date will always be agreed upon before work begins.
Payment: I accept payments through PayPal or through mailed check. After the initial deposit, the rest of the remaining balance will be paid in two steps: one payment with the initial sketch and payment before sending out the final painting.
From a provided photograph to a finished pet portrait