To order a portrait of your pet, first decide whether you would like a Pastel Portrait, Watercolour Painting or a Pencil Drawing.
Pastel Portraits are the most popular, they are highly detailed and realistic. They are drawn by hand with pastel pencils and soft pastel sticks, and although delicate until framed, once framed safely behind glass they will last for generations.
Some recent examples of pastel portraits.
Watercolour Paintings capture colour and character, although not in the highly detailed way of pastel. They are a favourite for anyone with a preference for a softer painting over the realism of a pastel drawing.
Watercolour paintings.
Pencil Drawings are the third option, and I often think of them as the opposite to watercolour as they bring a high level of detail without colour.
Pencil drawings.
Size and Pricing
The next decision is what size artwork you would like. Art is priced based on size, there is no extra cost for a background or other pets, although the size must be large enough to accommodate extra pets, details or a full body as opposed to a head and shoulder portrait.
As a quick guide, the artwork will need to be at least 8" x 10" to accommodate more detail than a single pet's head and shoulder portrait.
Pricing and Standard Sizes
I am based in the UK, and offer free worldwide shipping. Currency conversions are an estimate based on UK pricing. Other sizes available on request.
Pastel Portrait Pricing
Size | UK Sterling £ | US Dollars $ | Euro € |
5" x 5" / 12.7 x 12.7cm | £85 | $105 | €96 |
8" x 6" / 20 x 15cm | £170 | $210 | €193 |
10" x 8" / 25 x 20cm | £290 | $357 | €329 |
12" x 10" / 30 x 25cm | £360 | $443 | €408 |
16" x 12" / 40 x 30cm | £530 | $653 | €600 |
23" x 17" / 58 x 43cm | £890 | $1096 | €1009 |
Watercolour Painting Pricing
Size | UK Sterling £ | US Dollars $ | Euro € |
7" x 5" / 18 x 13cm | £45 | $55 | €51 |
12" x 8" / 30 x 20cm | £70 | $86 | €79 |
16" x 12" / 40 x 30cm | £140 | $172 | €159 |
23" x 17" / 58 x 43cm | £280 | $345 | €317 |
Pencil Drawing Pricing
Size | UK Sterling £ | US Dollars $ | Euro € |
6" x 4" / 15 x 10cm | £32.5 | $41 | €37 |
9" x 9" / 23 x 23cm | £55 | $68 | €62 |
12" x 8" / 30 x 20cm | £75 | $92 | €85 |
16" x 12" / 40 x 30cm | £150 | $185 | €170 |
Get in touch at info@gillianussherart.com for other currencies or with any other queries.
If ordering from Europe and you receive any Brexit customs costs, let me know and I will refund them.
Placing an Order
Once you have decided on the size and medium for your portrait, I will then need a photo(s) to work from. These can be sent to info@gillianussherart.com along with any extra requests for the layout, background or any other details.
You can either pay in full to confirm your order or place a 50% deposit for Pastel Portraits. There are also interest free weekly payment options available.
Framing
A professional framing service is available for an extra cost. Framing options and pricing are visible on each portrait listing.
Shipping
All but the miniature portrait sizes are shipped via courier. Once full payment has been received and the artwork has been seen and approved, a tracking number will be sent by email.
Reference Photographs
Although a clear reference photograph makes for a more detailed portrait, don't worry if the perfect photograph isn't available. So often, the only photographs available are dog-eared, faded, stained photographs from 50 or more years ago. Once I can see the subject's face (or most of it!) I will be able to use it as a reference.
Click below to read a recent blog post on choosing a reference photograph.
Please let me know if you have any questions anytime at info@gillianussherart.com
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