FAQ
Pet Portrait Cost and Other Questions, Answered
Thinking about commissioning a pet portrait and not sure where to start? Here is what people ask me most, from what a portrait costs to the photo I need. I'm Mandy, and I draw pastel portraits of pets, people and families from my studio in Cornwall, posted to you anywhere in the UK.
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How much does a pet portrait cost?
Every portrait is drawn by hand on Pastelmat. The price depends on the size and the number of subjects.
Pet portraits:
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8 × 8 inch: £85 (full face or head study)
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11 × 11 inch: £185 (head and shoulders)
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12 × 10 inch: £185 (head and shoulders), £230 for two subjects
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12 × 16 inch: £265 (head and shoulders or full body), £310 for two or three subjects
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A2: £500 (full body, up to four or more subjects)
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A1: £650 (full body, up to four or more subjects)
A detailed background adds £55 at 12 × 16 inch, £70 at A2 and £95 at A1.
People and family portraits:
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12 × 10 inch: £220 for one subject
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12 × 16 inch: £340 for two, three or four subjects
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A2: £500 and A1: £600 for two or more subjects
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What photo should I send?
A clear, well-lit photo taken at your pet's eye level makes the biggest difference, ideally outdoors in natural light. Please avoid dark, blurry or heavily filtered images. If you are not sure your photo will work, send it over and I will tell you. You can see how a photo becomes a finished portrait in my Photo to Portrait post.
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How does commissioning a portrait work?
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Fill in the enquiry form with your details and your reference photo.
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I get in touch to confirm your commission and the deposit.
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I send you a work-in-progress image to review before I finish.
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Your finished portrait is posted to you, ready to frame and display.
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How long does a portrait take?
The time depends on the detail in each pet. A portrait usually takes 3 to 5 days.
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Can I see the portrait before it is finished?
Yes. I send you a work-in-progress image to review before I complete it. If you want any changes I can do that for you
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Can you draw more than one pet, or people?
Yes. The larger sizes include two, three or more subjects, as the prices above show. I also draw people and families, from one person to a whole group.
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Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. A deposit secures your place, from £35 for the smallest size. The deposit is non-refundable if I have started your portrait.
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Is the portrait framed, and how is it posted?
No, your portrait arrives as a finished, ready-to-frame artwork. UK postage starts from £3.85 by recorded delivery.
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Can I give a portrait as a gift?
Yes. If you are not sure of the size, a gift card lets them choose.
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Ready to start?
Fill in the enquiry form on the Commission a Pet Portrait page with your details and photo, and I will be in touch as soon as I can.