Pet Portraits and Commissioned Artworks

I love to work on commissioned works to turn beloved pets, animals and wildlife into the vibrant paintings. Through each painting, I aim to capture the individual character and personality of the animal.
​All I need to create your painting are some good photographs to work from and where possible some information on unique characteristics, markings, colouring etc to make sure I can get the best likeness possible! If would like to commission a bespoke piece which isn't of a specific pet/photograph (for example some hares in a meadow) I am more than happy to work to this, discussing your vision for the piece, colours, sizing etc. 
I work in high quality watercolour paints on fine art quality papers to ensure that your painting can be treasured for a life time and framing can be added upon request.  
I am more than happy to work on animals of all kinds and I am able to create compositions of multiple animals from individual photographs! 

​Please see below some examples of past commissions and read below for prices, a guide of how to order and terms and conditions for my portraits. If you have any questions at all just let me know! You can find many more examples of past commissions over on my Facebook and Instagram pages. 

How to order and Photograph requirements: 

Pricing guide:
Here is a guide for my most popular sized paintings with the pricing guide for each size. I am more than happy to work to different sizes/formats please just message for an accurate quote. Each watercolour painting is completed using professional high quality watercolour paints on 300gsm cold pressed watercolour paper and comes well presented in a textured white mount.  Framing is available upon request. 
Please note prices vary depending on how many subjects are in each painting as prices have to be calculated to take into consideration the complexity of each painting and the hours it will take to create. 

Step one: Gather photograph references 
The first and most important step in the process of ordering your portrait is gathering photographs. To create your painting I will need high-quality photographs to work from. This is very important as the better the photograph, the better the outcome will be. Multiple photographs would be best, taken in good light which clearly show the eyes and any defining features. For portraits of multiple pets, photos of each pet individually are fine, I can create a composition for you ( I understand completely, the near impossibility of getting pets to pose nicely together!). 
Please take time to consider this step as it is crucial to how your portrait will come out and I am only able to will draw/paint what I can see! 

Step two: Decide on the specifics 
To order your portrait you will need to decide on the specifics of your painting. Take time to read through my pricing and sizing guide and choose your desired size for your watercolour painting.  Also have a think about how you would like your painting composition to be (e.g. a full face and shoulder painting or a full body portrait).
For the finer details, please consider if there are any features in your reference photographs that you would like to be excluded or altered for the painting (e.g. collars, ear tags removed or if you like to pet to be made to look less grey if it is elderly or fluffier if it has been recently clipped). At this stage also think about any extra details you would like to be added such as grass, flowers etc. If any finer details are not specified when ordering the portrait I will not be able to accept any responsibility if the finished painting not being quite as you imagined. I want to create the painting to be as good as possible for you so the more specific you are, the better the final result will be! 

Step three: Timescale or special dates!
If your commission is to be for a gift and you have a specific completion date in mind for your completion, please let me know and where possible I do my very best to meet it! Please be aware that Christmas commissions become fully booked by  around September so book in early to avoid disappointment! 

Step three: Contact me!
You now have all the information needed to order your portrait so please get in touch! This can be done by emailing holliechildeart@yahoo.com or by contacting through social media. Links to my social media pages and email are below. Once your commission confirmed by myself and is booked in, I will ask you to pay a deposit of 25% of the price of your portrait to secure the booking. This can be done by Paypal or bank transfer. 

Step five: Payment and delivery
Once I have completed your painting I will provide a photographic proof of the completed artwork for you to approve/suggest any changes you may like. Once have confirmed that you are happy with the final result, payment can be arranged. This can be done through an online bank transfer or through PayPal. I will then post your artwork to you once the transaction is completed and the payment has been made in full.​
All paintings are securely wrapped and packaged an sent on a special delivery tracked service to ensure that they arrive with you safely. Delivery generally takes 2-4 days from final payment.

Terms and conditions:
1. ​Unfortunately refunds are not accepted. Upon booking is it expected that you have familiarised yourself with my style and my other works and that your portrait will be completed in my style. In booking you are accepting that I as an artist and will try and represent your animal to the best of my ability with the use of your photographs. 
2. I own the copyright on all my drawings and commissions. Please refrain from reproducing the drawing without my permission beforehand. I also hold the right to reproduce the painting as cards, prints etc. If this is something you do not want then please let me know upon booking. 
3. Paintings will only be dispatched once the full payment is received. 
4. I will do everything in my power to make sure that you are 100% happy with your final painting but I will not be able to accept responsibility for any elements which should have been declared upon booking (such as exclusion of collars, tags etc). 
5. All deposits are non-refundable.