Current pricing for pastel and oil paintings through May 30th, 2026:
Current pricing for charcoal drawings through May 30th, 2026:
pricing coming soon
All prices are in US dollars. These are the starting pricing based off of simple backgrounds, one subject, basic head shot portraits, etc. Detailed whole body portraits, detailed backgrounds and complicated extras (such as a detailed item within the picture) will increase the price, please email me for a quote. As of 2025, the min. size I’ll work on is 12″x12″. It is just too difficult to do such details on smaller sizes.
Pastel and charcoal drawings max size is 16″ x 20″. I find that 12″ x 16″ is the perfect size for pastel drawings! You can frame it in a standard 16×20″ frame with a 2″ mat (which comes free with the drawing).
Contact me for a quote on custom sizing or sizing not listed here. Pastelmat for pastel drawings can be cut to any size. Paintings on canvas are limited to the sizes available of the media requested – I can see what sizes are available upon request.
The square inch measurement is listed so that you can estimate the size difference between the various sizes and so that you can have an idea of the pricing of sizes not shown.
Multiple Pets
Multiple subjects: I would need one photo with the subjects already together in the one photo.
Sizing
Pastels:
All pastel drawing are on Pastelmat paper. Pastelmat is a thick paper that feels like velvet and is the industry standard for pastel drawings. I hand cut the paper to size for each commission. I can do any exact size you’d like up to 16”x20”. I always cut my paper 1” larger than the commission size. This gives me room to tape the paper down to my drawing board. When drawing the artwork, I always extend my drawing just a little bigger than the chosen size so that when the drawing is framed, there won’t be any areas on the edge where the paper might show. In the photo below, you can see where my drawing is taped down to my art board. The photo on the right shows how an 8”x10” drawing is on 9”x11” paper, but when you put it into a frame (shown by the computer generated red line), a little of the drawing will be hidden by the frame. All artwork is made with lightfast pastels. I have my mats custom cut to the opening of the size ordered. The opening of standard mats at the store will be about 1/2″ smaller.
Charcoals:
Charcoal drawings can be done on Pastelmat paper or regular paper depending on what style you are going for. In the photo below, the left side is done with the traditional charcoal drawing on paper.
Oils:
I currently paint on canvases {3/4″ or 1-3/8″ (sometimes 1-1/2″) thick}.
Canvas sizes available: most common canvas sizes are 11”x14”, 16”x20”, 18″x24″, 20″x24″ or 24″x30″ but there are other sizes available.
Backgrounds
Backgrounds:
Decide if you would like a simple background, detailed background or no background at all (only available on pastel or charcoal drawings – the paper color will be the background). I can give you recommendations on what will look best.
- No background (only available in pastel or charcoal drawings)
The color of the paper will the background color. We can discuss color options available. - Simple background
I can suggest background colors to compliment your pet. I can do one solid color, gradient, etc. - Detailed background
Depending on the background in the photo, I can recreate the background. There is an increase in price for detailed backgrounds.
Framing
Pastels or Charcoal: See my Pastel Artwork Framing page for my information about framing pastel or charcoal artwork.
Oils on Canvas:
Unless requested otherwise, I will install D-ring Picture Hangers on the back on the canvas. You can add wire (or I can do it for you) and you can hang the artwork from the wire or by the 2 D-ring hooks. You can also have the canvas framed at a frame shop or do it yourself if you know how.
Shipping
I will ship your artwork by Priority USPS mail or UPS, unless otherwise noted. Local pickup is available for local clients around Mansfield, Texas. Tracking information will be provided. Shipping is usually around $15-$25 for domestic shipping. If express shipping is needed for any reason, please contact me for price quote.
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