Chris Davis Pet/Animal Portrait Prices
*Prices effective as of September 2024 and are subject to change at any point*
**Please note that I only accept commissions when I have extra time and that I am not a commission based artist. My job, classes, and gallery exhibits come first and commissions are accepted only when I have breaks in my schedule. To inquire about my wait list/availability, feel free to contact me directly.
Starting prices for a standard headshot pet/animal portrait on canvas are listed below:
Blue indicates Realism Style:
4x6 = $70 Stretched Canvas
5x7 = $75 Stretched Canvas
6x8 = $80 Stretched Canvas
8x8 = $90 Stretched Canvas ($85 Canvas Panel)
8x10 = $90 Stretched Canvas ($85 Canvas Panel)
9x12 = $115 Stretched Canvas
10x10 = $120 Stretched Canvas
11x14 = $150 Stretched Canvas
12x12 = $150 Stretched Canvas
12x16 = $175 Stretched Canvas
16x20 = $225 Stretched Canvas ($210 Canvas Panel)
18x24 = $250 Stretched Canvas
*Mini 3x3 Canvas Panels are also available for single headshot portraits = $50
Green indicates Minimalistic Style:
4x6 = $60 Stretched Canvas
5x7 = $65 Stretched Canvas
6x8 = $70 Stretched Canvas
8x8 = $80 Stretched Canvas ($75 Canvas Panel)
8x10 = $80 Stretched Canvas ($75 Canvas Panel)
9x12 = $100 Stretched Canvas
10x10 = $110 Stretched Canvas
11x14 = $130 Stretched Canvas
12x12 = $130 Stretched Canvas
12x16 = $150 Stretched Canvas
16x20 = $200 Stretched Canvas ($185 Canvas Panel)
18x24 = $225 Stretched Canvas
I also have a limited supply of other sized canvas that can be requested depending on availability. If you prefer a size that is not listed above, custom sizes may be ordered depending on supplier availability and time restraints. Additional charges may apply.
Additional $20-$90 per additional pet/animal added to same canvas (the larger the canvas, the higher the cost per additional pet)
Price will be higher for full body pet/animal portrait (price quote can be given upon viewing reference photo)
Price may vary if customer requests adjustments to reference photo provided (i.e. requesting pet’s ears to be pointed in painting but are not pointed in reference photo)
Price may vary depending on additional background requests (i.e. flowers, grass, wooden floors, brick walls, specific patterns, etc.)
Please provide clear, high quality images of the pet/animal. Commission may have increased pricing or be rejected if the photo reference is unclear. Also note that the more clear a photo reference is, the more detailed I can make the painting. See examples of Good vs Bad Reference Photos below.
Digital reference photos only please. I do not work from physical copies of photos. Please send photos via Facebook, Instagram, or email.
Price may be higher if commission is needed by a near deadline (i.e. within 2 months or less : Price quote can be given upon discussion of deadline)
All of my Pet/Animal Portraits are painted with Acrylic Paint. I do NOT do pencil drawings, sketches, watercolor, oil, etc. for Pet Portraits.
All paintings are sprayed with a clear matte finish protective layer. However, a gloss finish protective layer can be requested by the customer instead of matte finish. These protective layers do not make the artwork waterproof.
Terms and Conditions for Sales & Commissions:
Payments to be made in Cash, Check, or Venmo only please
I DO NOT carry cash with me when meeting customers so I will NOT be able to give change back.
Upon completion of artwork, we will meet for artwork pickup in a public area, I do not meet with customers at their houses or any residential areas. I will not deliver artwork into a workplace, office, etc. but I will meet customers in the parking lot of their workplace if they wish.
No delivery fee will be charged for meeting in Ashtabula County (Ohio)
Additional delivery fee may be charged if customer requests meeting outside of Ashtabula County (Ohio): up to 25 miles away (customer will be notified of exact delivery fee when determining meeting place)
There will be a rescheduling fee if the customer does not show up to the agreed upon place and time discussed at completion of commission without giving prior proper notice of at least one hour in advance.
USPS Shipping for Canvas sizes 9x12/10x10 and smaller: Additional $10
USPS Shipping for Canvas sizes 11x14, 12x12, and 12x16: Additional $15
Shipping costs for artwork larger than 12x16 can be given while discussing commission.
Additional Comments:
I reserve the right to use photos of the commissioned artwork for social media posts, promotional posts, advertising my artwork, etc. However, images will not be posted until customer wishes and once the painting is in the customer’s possession (i.e. if customer commissioned a painting to be given as a gift or surprise, I will not post any photos until customer gives the okay to do so)
I never tag customers on social media posts. However, customers may tag themselves in my photos of the artwork they commissioned me to do.
I will never post a photo of a commissioned artwork to social media before showing the customer.
Customers may post photos of the artwork online and to social media if they wish.
Artwork may be displayed anywhere the customer or owner of the painting wishes (home, office, workplace, etc.)
It is very highly recommended that paintings are NOT displayed outdoors. Canvas is a fabric material and may be destroyed in wet weather conditions. The paint I use is not outdoor grade paint and may fade/peel if exposed to wet conditions.
Chris Davis Artwork is NEVER to be entered into any gallery, exhibit, contest, etc. under any circumstance without written permission from me. If a customer wishes to enter my artwork into any type of art gallery, kindly contact me first. Submitting my artwork to a gallery, exhibit, contest, etc. without my permission WILL result in legal action.
(i.e. entering an artist’s artwork into an art contest in hopes of “winning” prizes without permission or knowledge of the artist is illegal and will result in contest disqualification as well as possible lawsuits)
There are no warranties, refunds, etc. if the customer damages artwork after it leaves my possession. If the customer accidentally damages artwork, kindly message me and we can possibly work something out depending on the severity of damage.
Please note that some surfaces may be fragile (i.e glass, slate, tile, etc.) and must be handled carefully. If customer cracks, chips, or breaks the painting, there will NOT be a refund or exchange. If requesting a surface other than canvas be painted, do so at your own risk.
There are no returns on sold artwork.
Customer may request minor changes on artwork up to 7 days after receiving it in person. Customer is responsible for returning artwork to me. If customer wants any changes, additions, adjustments, etc. after the 7 day period, there may be a fee and will be discussed at that time. If customer requests any changes or adjustments at any point, even within the 7 day time frame, there is not a guarantee that I can get to it immediately and may be on hold for up to a few weeks or more depending on severity of adjustment.
Realism
My Realism style aims to be an accurate depiction of the pet by showing details within the fur patterns and textures. These tend to have more subtle color palettes and more detail. However, my realism style is still "painterly" and not photorealistic.
Minimalistic
My Minimalistic Pet Portrait style is a less detailed version of the pet. This style takes more of an illustrative approach to the painting and uses more bold colors and stronger linework, while still aiming to achieve a proper likeness of the specific pet.
Full Body Portraits
Full Body Portraits depict more than the standard headshot portrait and can be requested for an additional fee as long as reference photos are provided.
Combining Photos
Separate photos of different pets can be combined to make it appear that the pets are together for the painting. This will be an additional fee.
Custom/Additions in the Background
Different background can be requested at an additional price. For example, mountain views, brick walls, landscape scenery, furniture, and even different styles of backgrounds can be options!
Mini Canvas Paintings
Pet Portraits can be done on mini 3x3 canvas . These make for excellent desk/office displays or can be used as Christmas tree ornaments! However, only headshot portraits can be done of only one pet per canvas. I cannot do full body portraits on this small of a surface and cannot do more than one pet per mini canvas.
Other Surfaces
Requests for paintings on surfaces other than canvas can be made depending on availability or if customer possesses specific surface for request (i.e. Slate, Wood, Puzzle, etc.)
*Please note that some surfaces may be fragile (i.e glass, slate, tile, etc.) and must be handled carefully. If customer cracks, chips, or breaks the painting, there will NOT be a refund or exchange. If requesting a surface other than canvas be painted, do so at your own risk.
