Commission a Painting - Pet Portraits, Portrait Paintings and Wildlife Art by New Zealand Artist Karen Neal

Commissioning a Painting...

Creating a painting knowing it is a gift for that someone special is a privilege. My portraits are handpainted over many hours, using reference photos to accurately capture the unique character of your treasured pet or family member (or even a wild animal). It is very important to me to create a true likeness within the fine detailing of the paintings. Your painting will be an everlasting memory and unique artpiece to treasure for a lifetime.

Commissioning a painting is an easy process and I am happy to talk with you regarding the process, and help you find suitable reference photos to work from. I can also give you tips on how best to photograph your pet or family member if necessary.

If you live within the Marlborough (New Zealand) area, I am happy to visit your home to photograph the subject for your commissioned painting.

Below you will find prices for most commonly commissioned sizes.

Lay Buy
You are welcome to lay buy a commissioned painting, or original painting. Just contact me an we can arrange some mutually suitable payment terms.

Gift Vouchers
If your painting is a gift for someone special at short notice, or you are unable to acquire a photo without ruining the surprise... you can alternatively give a personalised gift voucher for a painting.

The Gift Vouchers are printed on silver
glossy card ready to gift or post... or alternatively bereceived in digital form via email.

For further information, or you would like to order a Gift Voucher, please contact me and we can discuss details regarding the paintingchoice and how you would like to personalise your Gift Vouher. Click here to see some sample Gift Vouchers...

Prices

Prices vary according to medium used, size and number of subjects in the artwork. Any other specific size can be quoted individually.

Sizes mm	Graphite	Pastel	Oils on Canvas	Scratchboard	Per extra subject (animal or person)	Size most suitable for...
150 x 210 ( A5 ) )	$180	$210	$270 8x10in (203x254mm)	$300 8x10in (203x254mm)	-	Single subject. Close-up of face, head & shoulders
8x10in 203x254	$220	$250	$300 10x10in (254x254mm)	$350 12x12in (305x305mm)	-	Single subject. Close-up of face, head & shoulders
210 x 300 ( A4 )	$260	$290	$350 10x12in (254x305mm)	$400 11x14in (280x357mm)	-	Single subject
300 x 420 ( A3 ) )	$340	$390	$450 12x16in (305x406mm)	$450 12x16in (305x406mm)	$60	One or two subjects
420x600 ( A2 )	$450	$490	$550 16x20in (406x508mm)	$550 14x18in (357x457mm)	$80	One or multiple subjects.
500x600	--	$550	$650 18x24in (457x609mm)	$650 16x20in (406x508mm)	$80	One or multiple subjects
500x700	-	$650	$750 24x30in 609x762mm)	$750 18x24in (457x610mm)	$80	One or multiple subjects
			$850 24x36in (609x915mm)		$80	One or multiple subjects
Prices include plain painted backgrounds (please see below for painting a specific background). Sizes can differ according to your reference photo, or what you may have in mind for your portrait. Alternative sizes can be quoted via email, please contact me to discuss.

PAINTED BACKGROUNDS

Portrait backgrounds are painted as standard with a mottled or tonal effect which will compliment the colouring and tones of the subject. To include backgrounds (other than plain colours), please add $100 for portraits A5 to A2 size, and sizes larger than A2 $150.

MEDIUM CHOICES

Pastel and graphite will require framing (prices will vary between framers, and of course the size of the artwork, but indicative costs for framing would be approximately $90 upwards). I use a variety of highest quality artists' pencils and soft pastels including Derwent, Winsor & Newton, Colorfix Art Spectrum & Unison.

Oil Paintings are painted on to a fine-weave museum quality cotton duck canvas, using the highest quality Artists' Winsor & Newton 'Artisan' oil paints.

There are two types of boxed canvases available:-

- 40mm depth boxed canvas (can have the sides painted, so framing is not required)
- 20mm depth boxed canvas (if you should wish to have your Oil Painting framed

POSTAGE
Prices include postage & packaging within New Zealand. For international postage will be quoted individually according to size and location.

FRAMING
Pencil & pastel artworks are freighted flatpacked, ready for framing. I would recommend taking the unframed piece to your own framer
to enable you to choose your own colours/design for the frame and matboard, according to your personal taste and decor.
This is also due to possible damage to the glass and artwork in transit.

If you would like to commission an Original Artwork, please contact me with details of your requirements:-
* The size you require (sizes other than stated here can be quoted),
* Medium choice
* Completion date you require the painting finished
* Reference photo (if possible). I can talk to you about how best to get a photo of your pet/family member (or if within Marlborough I am happy to come and take photos for you).

I will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible with a price, and talk with you how the painting will progress. Commissions are accepted on a "first come first serve" basis, so I will advise of the timeframe you painting will be completed, normally between 2-6 weeks.

Please visit my Art Gallery pages to see some more samples of portraits & pet portraits with original photos as reference.

Payment can be simply made by using PayPal. Credit card information is NOT sent,
I simply send you a PayPal money request (you don't need to register to PayPal for this). For more information click here

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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