Pet Portrait Commission Information

Our pets are undoubtedly one of the most important parts of many of our lives. Many of us want to memorialize them in a way that feels personal and significant, both while our pet is with us and after they have left our lives. As someone who has loved many animals and will no doubt love many more, I am here for you - whether you would like a standard small custom painting, or something larger and more elaborate.

My art career started many years ago with pet portrait commissions, and today, despite being a professional, full time artist, I still have a huge soft spot for all things animal. My wait times vary for pet portraits, but I try to make it work for everyone that inquires. These portraits are so much more than an income source to me; they’re my biggest passion in art, and I strive to make them affordable and accurate to not just the likeness of your pet, but the very essence that made you fall for them.

Pricing Structure

Cats:

$75: one portrait (face only), roughly life size on a 5 x 5 inch archival panel. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $10.

$125: bundle of two 5 x 5 portraits. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $10 per painting.

$175: bundle of three 5 x 5 portraits. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $10 per painting.

$175+: full body painting of one cat with a solid background, minimum of 11 x 14 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

$225+: full body of one cat with either a detailed realistic or fantasy background, minimum of 11 x 14 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

$300+: two to three cats on one canvas, solid background, minimum of 16 x 20 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

For any portraits with more than three cats, multiple cats with a detailed background, or combining of multiple species of animals, photos, and/or poses, please ask me directly for pricing.

dogs:

$125: one portrait (face only), on a 8 x 10 inch archival panel. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $20.

$225: bundle of two 8 x 10 inch portraits. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $20 per painting.

$350: bundle of three 8 x 10 portraits. Solid or marbled background, detailed backgrounds are an extra $10 per painting.

$225+: full body painting of one dog with a solid background, minimum of 12 x 16 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

$300+: full body of one dog with either a detailed realistic or fantasy background, minimum of 12 x 16 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

$500+: two to three dogs on one canvas, solid background, minimum of 24 x 30 inches. Pricing is increased with increased sizing.

For any portraits with more than three dogs, multiple dogs with a detailed background, or combining of multiple species of animals, photos, and/or poses, please ask me directly for pricing.

Pocket Pets, Reptiles/Amphibians, Exotic Pets, or Other animals

Please inquire directly for pricing. Pricing depends on difficulty and size.

Shipping

For pieces smaller than 8 x 10 inches, flat rate shipping is $10. For larger, shipping will be calculated by size.

Payment Information

Payment methods accepted include Paypal, Zelle, Apple Pay, and only if local , cash.

For pieces under $100, full payment is required upfront.

For pieces over $100, a 50% non refundable deposit is required. If you decide to cancel the commission, the deposit is not refundable. If you are unable to pay for the remainder of the balance, payment plans may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Paintings that are not fully paid for within 3 months of completion will be considered abandoned.

For large commissions, a contract may be required.

Inquiry Form

Please note, on rare occasions, filled forms are flagged as spam. If you do not hear from me, please contact me directly at commissions@katkrueger.com.