pet portrait
commission
You can commission an oil portrait of your pet,
painted from a photograph by me, in a realistic painterly style.
What is required?
To paint the portrait, I will need well-lit, high-quality photographs of your pet, information about the desired size, and details about a frame if one is required.
Canvas format and size
Here you can see the main sizes that I keep available and for which prices are listed. Paintings in custom sizes are also possible upon request.
I prefer and recommend that pet portraits are created in a size close to the animal’s real proportions, as this makes the presence feel most natural and convincing. Therefore, my recommendations when choosing a size are as follows:
Recommended sizes
| Type and composition | Recommended sizes (cm / inches) |
|---|---|
| Cat or small dog – portrait | 18×24 cm (7.1×9.4 in), 20×20 cm (7.9×7.9 in), 21×30 cm (8.3×11.8 in) |
| Cat or small dog – full body | 21×30 cm (8.3×11.8 in), 30×40 cm (11.8×15.7 in), 35×50 cm (13.8×19.7 in) |
| Medium or large dog – portrait | 21×30 cm (8.3×11.8 in), 30×40 cm (11.8×15.7 in), 35×50 cm (13.8×19.7 in) |
| Medium or large dog – full body | 50×70 cm (19.7×27.6 in) |
| Two cats or two small dogs – portrait | 21×30 cm (8.3×11.8 in), 30×40 cm (11.8×15.7 in) |
| Two medium or large dogs – portrait | 35×50 cm (13.8×19.7 in), 50×70 cm (19.7×27.6 in) |
| Two cats or two small dogs – full body | 35×50 cm (13.8×19.7 in), 50×70 cm (19.7×27.6 in) |
| Two medium or large dogs – full body | 50×70 cm (19.7×27.6 in) |
Pricing
Here you can view the prices for the formats I use most often. The price of the frame depends on the profile model and the size of the painting
Timeframe
The dispatch time for paintings in standard sizes up to 30/40 cm, sent by courier, is a minimum of 2 weeks after work has begun. This depends on my schedule for the period and will be confirmed when ordering. Specific sizes, as well as certain frames, may also require additional production time.
If you are looking for a portrait as a gift and are short on time, I offer a gift voucher for a portrait – beautifully presented in an envelope with a wax seal. See more here –
Payment and delivery
All info about delivery is for Bulgaria only! Shipping is only available for Bulgaria and EU for now, contact me if you wish to order outside Bulgaria.
After you choose the format of the painting and provide me with reference photos, I will provide you with bank payment details.
– When placing an order, a minimum 50% advance payment is required, and the remaining amount is paid via cash on delivery upon delivery, or by bank transfer after the painting is completed.
– All vouchers must be paid 100% by bank transfer or by cash on delivery upon receipt of the voucher. They are valid for one year.
If you would like the painting to be framed, you can let me know whether there is a budget limit for the frame and whether you have specific requirements regarding color and style. I choose the frame after the painting is finished and while it is drying, since each artwork is highlighted differently by different frame models. After I select a suitable frame according to the budget you indicated, I will inform you of the final price.
Delivery
The paintings will be delivered to you securely packaged, via a courier service to an office, with insurance included for the full value of the artwork. When the total order value exceeds €150 (BGN 293), shipping is at my expense, excluding any cash-on-delivery fee if applicable. For orders under €150, courier costs are paid by the recipient.
Additional information
Materials
All paintings are created with oil paints on canvases stretched on wooden stretcher bars. I use high-quality canvases made of cotton, linen, or a blend of the two. The oil paints I work with are of a high grade, and I select only pigments with high lightfastness.
Frames
The price ranges listed in the table are for polystyrene frames, but frames can also be made with wooden profiles. The thickness of the frame depends on the size of the painting; generally, larger paintings require thicker frames in order for the final result to appear balanced.
If you have any additional questions or need consultation regarding photo selection, size choice, or anything else, you can contact me via the form below or message me on Messenger.
