How to Commission a Pet Portrait – A Step-by-Step Guide

Step-by-Step: Commissioning Your Pet Portrait

Step 1: Getting the Best Photo
A great portrait starts with a great photo! I can guide you on how to capture the best image of your pet. Just ask for my free photo guide.

Step 2: Deciding on Your Design
We’ll chat about your preferences: whether you’d like your portrait in graphite, pastel pencils, or colour pencil, and what size works best for your space and budget.

Step 3: Booking & Payment
To secure your booking, a deposit of 35% is required, which can be paid via bank transfer.

Step 4: Sketch & Approval
I’ll create a basic outline of your pet’s portrait and send it to you for approval before continuing with the finer details.

Step 5: Final Payment
Once your portrait is complete, I’ll send you a preview photo. If you’re happy with the result (which I hope you will be!), you can send the final balance.

Step 6: Free UK Delivery
Your finished portrait will be lovingly packaged and sent via special delivery at no extra cost.

High-Quality Materials for Long-Lasting Artwork

I only use artist-grade, archival-quality materials to ensure your pet portrait lasts a lifetime without fading or yellowing.

• Pastel portraits: Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils, Stabilo Carbothello, PanPastels

• Colour portraits: Faber-Castell Polychromos and Caran d'Ache Luminance pencils

• Paper types: Pastelmat, Bristol Vellum, and Strathmore 100lb papers — all acid-free and lightfast

These premium materials give your portrait richness, depth, and longevity.

Pet Portrait Pricing

Additional pets can be added. These are my standard sizes, but I can accommodate other dimensions upon request.

❤️ A Portrait with Personality

For me, this isn’t just a drawing — it’s a connection. Before I begin your portrait, I’ll ask about your pet’s unique quirks and personality traits. This helps me capture not only their look but also their soul.

Every piece I create is filled with care, heart, and attention to detail. I guarantee that your portrait will have hours of love put into bringing your pet’s likeness to life.

Want to see what your pet could look like on paper? From proud pooches to cute kittens, our gallery showcases the love and detail poured into every piece.

Portrait Gallery – See the Magic for Yourself

100% Recommended by Happy Pet Owners

We’re proud to have a growing community of happy pet parents who absolutely love their portraits. With 100% positive feedback and over 15 glowing recommendations on Facebook, it’s clear that Maggie’s art truly captures the heart and soul of every pet. From wagging tails to twitchy whiskers – your pets are in good hands (and paws)!

Let's Create Something Special

If you're based in Dudley or nearby and looking for custom pet portraits in the West Midlands, I’d love to hear from you! Whether it's a dog, cat, horse, or something more exotic, I promise to treat every pet with the care they deserve.