Timelapse Time!
Timelapse Video of Annie the Aussie’s Hand drawn Pet Portrait
Annie the Aussie is such a pretty girl! According to her mom, "She's a spunky, girly, attention seeking little girl. She loves to snuggle and play with her blue ball. She is very expressive, meaning she gives you eyes, smiles, pulls your finger very gently to get your attention and loves to play."
I make a lot of timelapse videos for my social media accounts but most of them don’t make it to my website… because I have to have time to draw! Haha! If you love this video and you’d like to see more, visit my social media pages! Instagram is the real motherlode, but you can also see more timelapse videos on my Facebook and Tiktok accounts!
FAQ
I've been drawing pet portraits for clients since 2017 and I get some questions more than others. So I thought I'd share the answers to the top 3 in case you have them too!
FAQ#1: How much does it cost?
Price depends on the size and complexity! My traditional bust portrait starts at 4x6 inches and $95, and my full body portrait starts at 11x14 inches and $315. Factors that affect price include adding the pet's name to the portrait or putting multiple animals in one portrait together.
Here's a 2025 price chart!
FAQ #2: How long does it take?
My turnaround time fluctuates depending on the time of year. I'm currently taking orders for delivery mid-April! If you have a request regarding delivery let me know. I can't always accommodate those, but I'll let you know if I'm able!
FAQ #3: What kind of photo is best for my portrait?
Better Photo Quality= Better Portrait! I need a photo that shows me your pet in the position you'd like drawn. Here are some tips to help you pick (or take) great reference photos!
1) Natural Lighting. Outdoor photos are often best. Avoid dimly lit or flash photos.
2) Face-On. Most clients prefer a full-on view of their pet. Pro tip: make sure both eyes are showing!
3) Get down on their level. Take photos at your pet’s eye level, not looking down at them.
4) Get close. Fill the camera frame. Photos taken from far away often don’t have sharp enough resolution.
5) Be patient! Snapping or finding the perfect photo of your pet takes time!
Great Quality Reference Photo
Poor Quality Reference Photo
Finally, I realize that in some cases, such as memorial portraits, you may have access to a limited number of photos. If you have any questions regarding the quality of your photos, don’t hesitate to ask me by filling out my Contact form! I’m happy to give feedback on your photos and make portrait recommendations.
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Did I answer your questions? I hope so, but if not, I have a FAQ page that answers even more questions! You can click here to visit that page.
All About German Shorthaired Pointers!
While I draw all pets, some of you may know that I specialize in GSP Portraits!
German Shorthaired Pointers are delightful, versatile, and unique dogs. Since I've started drawing pet portraits I've met so many different personalities thru the tales my clients tell me about their furbabies.
So I thought, it's time to give GSPs their very own page!
I've always felt that the beauty of what I do is in the detail, and GSP Portraits are always detailed because of their unique coats! I take pride in getting their coat patterns just right and I always reach out if I have questions about your reference photos.
Click to Visit the GSP Page!
Curious about portrait size options? I get this question all the time!
My bust portraits start at the 4x6 inch size and are available thru the 16x20.
Full body portraits are available in sizes 11x14 thru 16x20.
4x6 and 5x7 portraits are great for a tabletop frame, while 11x14 thru 16x20 go great on a wall. The 8x10 is particularly versatile in that it can go either way!