Pet Portraits
My hand painted watercolour pet portraits are a delightful way to capture the unique character of your beloved pet.
Contact me today to see how I could make a bespoke piece of art for you.
The perfect gift for the pet owner who LOVES their pet more than anything!
Creating premium pet portraits that capture the personality and spirit of your beloved pet.
Commissioning a pet portrait is a very personal experience. Each pet portrait is tailored to your individual requirements.
I use the finest quality lightfast, archival professional artists materials to create premium portraits that can be cherished for decades to come.
For the best results, I need good quality high resolution reference photos to base your portrait on. A close up of eyes and fur texture is essential.
I realise that many portraits are memorials, and good quality reference photos are not always available. I'm happy to discuss how we can manage this during the initial stages of booking your commission.
Delivering your beautifully wrapped portrait is one of the most rewarding and exciting parts of my job.
Pet Portraits Prices & Size Guide (GBP)
Mini Portrait
£150
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Paper size 5"x7"
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Mount size 8"x10"
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Head & shoulders
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Professional single mount
Standard Portrait
£250
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Paper size 9"x12"
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Mount size 12"x16"
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Head & shoulders
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Professional single mount
Large Portrait
£320
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Paper size 12"x16"
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Mount size 16"x20"
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Head & shoulders or Full Body
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Professional single mount
Prices are based on one subject. The sizes are based on paper size. Your portrait will be a good size within the paper size. Includes professional single mount ready for you to frame. Price includes mainland UK delivery.
Please email me here if you require a larger painting or more than one subject and I will do my best to accommodate you.
There is a 50% booking fee to secure your commission space.
Commissioning a Pet Portrait couldn't be easier...
Complete the Commission Enquiry Form
Complete the Commission Enquiry Form below. I will contact you for a 50% deposit to secure your commission space, with the full balance being due on completion. You can pay securely by bank transfer or PayPal.
Send Your Photos
Upload good quality, digital photos via the upload page which you will be directed to once you have completed the Commission Enquiry Form. We will then work together to choose the best photo to base your portrait on. Check out my 'Photo Guide' for tips on how to take the best photos.
You may not always have good quality digital photos, especially for a memorial portrait. I'm happy to discuss how we can manage this during the initial stages of booking your commission.
Time to Paint!
Your pet portrait is painted using professional artist quality lightfast archival materials. I'm happy to send work in progress photos by email. Your pet portrait will be professionally mounted ready for you to frame.
Approval and Shipping
Approve your pet portrait and pay the final balance. When your final payment has cleared, your pet portrait will be carefully packaged flat and shipped using Royal Mail tracked and signed for.
How it Works
What will you receive:
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Premium Pet Portrait created using the finest quality professional artist lightfast, archival materials to ensure your portrait lasts for decades to come
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Your pet portrait will arrive professionally single mounted ready for framing
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Signed Certificate of Authenticity
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Artwork Care Guide
How long will it take:
Most Portraits are completed within 4 weeks or sooner. Leading up to Christmas, I'm very busy so you need to book well in advance. If you have a particular date in mind, please contact me by email asap to make sure I can meet your required deadline.
If you need an urgent portrait, I will do my best to accommodate you. If it is too late for a portrait, Fiona Dillon Art Gift Vouchers are extremely popular and arrive to the recipient by email.
Place your order & Payment:
Once you have chosen your size and reference photos you need to complete the Commission Enquiry Form. I will then contact you to obtain a 50% non refundable deposit to add you to my commission schedule. The final payment will be due once you have approved your portrait and are 100% happy. Commissions and Pet Portraits are non-refundable.
Upload your photos:
When you've completed the Commission Enquiry Form, I will send you an email with a link to upload your photos. I need at least one high quality, up close photo focused on the chest up or full body depending on the size option you have chosen. I also need a few more photos so I can get a feel of their personality, colour and fur texture. So much of your pet's personality is in their eyes, so please also try to send a close up photo of their eyes. Please upload high quality photos of your pet. If you are unable to upload your photos, please feel free to email them to me here. The better resolution, the better the portrait - see Photo Guide.
How will I receive my pet portrait:
When your final payment has cleared, your portrait will be carefully packaged flat and shipped using Royal Mail tracked and signed for.
Copyright and reproduction:
As the artist, Fiona Dillon retains all copyrights to works of art. If you wish to reproduce my portrait you must obtain my written permission.
Will my pet portrait appear on your website and social media?
Highly likely! BUT if the pet portrait is a gift, please let me know and I will not show it on my website or social media until the gift has been delivered. Once the gift has been delivered, it is highly likely that I will add the portrait to my website gallery. I will also share it on social media so everyone can see what I have been working on!