Pet Portraits

Commission a watercolour and ink painting of your pet, created using conservation grade materials that will ensure it lasts a lifetime for you to enjoy.

Any animal is welcome, all you need is a good quality photo and everything can be conducted over email.

When creating your artwork, the watercolour paint is applied first, translating the unique colouring of your pet onto paper. When it’s dry, the details and texture of the fur are drawn in on top, bringing the piece to life.

If you have instagram, you can view videos of my painting process here

A size and price guide can be found on this page. I am flexible with payment plans so you can either pay 50% now and 50% later or you can choose to pay off your invoice in what bite size instalments you feel comfortable with which can help spread the cost.

If you'd like to get in touch about a portrait, please first read the FAQ section below and then drop me an email at hello@toriratcliffe-art.co.uk with your preferred size, who you would like painted and what country you are based in

Price Guide

United Kingdom (GBP, VAT included)

Size
One Animal
Each Additional Animal

A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) for cats and smaller dogs

£415

N/A

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) minimum size for standard dogs and horses

£595

£100

A3 (10.7 x 15.5 inches) a touch smaller than standard A3

£875

£150

A2 (14 x 20.5 inches)

£1195

£250

United States (USD)

Size
One Animal
Each Additional Animal

A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) for cats and smaller dogs

$545

N/A

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) minimum size for standard dogs and horses

$750

$200

A3 (10.7 x 15.5 inches) a touch smaller than standard A3

$1,095

$275

A2 (14 x 20.5 inches)

$1,500

$250

Europe (EUR)

Please note that portraits shipped to Europe are subject to a customs import charge, which is payable by the recipient.

Size
One Animal
Each Additional Animal

A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches) for cats and smaller dogs

€400

N/A

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) minimum size for standard dogs and horses

€570

€175

A3 (10.7 x 15.5 inches) a touch smaller than standard A3

€805

€230

A2 (14 x 20.5 inches)

€1,150

€290

If your country isn't listed above, please use the USD prices as a guide and convert them to your local currency. Payment can be made in instalments.

FAQs

Do I need to have photos of my pet ready before I contact you?

Nope, feel free to get in touch and I can help you with what sort of photos would work best. I normally have a month or two’s wait time so best to get booked in soon as you can then you can decide what photo.

What sort of photos do you need?

Good quality headshots taken up nice and close, preferably outside as the natural light picks out all the details in the eyes and the fur. This is particularly important if your pet is black. Send as many pics as you like - the more the merrier. Most smartphones have sufficient cameras on them.

How do I pay? And can I pay in instalments?

I normallytake a £100 deposit to reserve your slot and the rest is paid nearer the time of starting your portrait. If you would like to discuss a payment plan I am happy to accommodate.

Do you supply mounts and frames?

You can add a mount to your order from between £20 for an A5 up to £30 for an A3. I normally only offer to UK customers since mounts will increase the size of the artwork and therefore postage when sending internationally. Unfortunately I can’t supply frames as it makes postage too complicated and expensive.

What are postage prices and can you send internationally?

All original artwork is sent tracked. UK postage prices are around £15-30 depending on size. I can post internationally for around £35-£40 depending on size. Unfortunately the only place I can't post to is Europe due to taxes and hidden fees since Brexit... but if you have someone in the UK I can post to perhaps they can bring it over for you. .

I need my painting really quickly, what’s your turn around?

At the moment I am generally booked up at least 6 months in advance. However, if you need your painting earlier drop me an email and we can discuss.

Do you do gift vouchers?

Yes I do. Gift vouchers are useful when it’s a present but you want the recipient to choose the photo for the painting. Just drop me a message and let me know the amount you’d like and I can organise for you.

Can I share the painting on social media?

Yes please! For some of my artworks I produce reels so they may already be on social media. Any word of mouth is greatly appreciated, so please don’t be shy about sharing with all your friends and family.

How do I look after my painting?

I use conservation grade materials which means your painting should last a lifetime if you look after it correctly - keep it out of direct sunlight and choose an acid-free mount when framing. If you go to a professional framer they can sort this for you.