top of page
Colorful Blurred Flowers

Pet Portraits
FAQ

Fido is a very good dog

Ordering a Basic Portrait

A basic portrait includes one pet's head with a simple background, and delivery as a high-res download. Just fill out the order form, upload your photo(s), and check out via PayPal. With PayPal, you also have options to pay with Venmo, Apple Pay and credit cards. When I receive your order I'll respond within one business day to confirm.

Ordering a Deluxe Portrait

If you want more options such as the full body, additional subjects, a custom background, coordinating the design with your décor, creating a branded business mascot, and prints on paper, canvas and merch, use the Deluxe Portraits order form. Choose your options, upload your photo(s) and write a brief or detailed description of what you have in mind. I'll email you to discuss the details. Once we come to an agreement on the art and the price, I'll send you a PayPal invoice. 

Uploading your photos

Photos with sharp focus, adequate lighting and a good angle are the ideal. If I foresee any difficulties with your photos, I'll work with you to find a good solution, such as using a less detailed style or shooting new photos. 

 

Review and revisions

For a Basic Portrait:​ I'll send you a proof of the finished art and you can request 2 rounds of revisions. If you want a major overhaul of the piece, I can do that for an additional fee.

 

For a Deluxe Portrait: I’ll start by creating a rough layout of the portrait, indicating colors and composition, for your review. At this point you can give feedback and request one round of revisions.​ After you approve this stage, I’ll create the finished portrait and send you a proof for your final review. You can request up to 2 rounds of revisions. Major revisions are available for an additional charge.

How long does it take?

A Basic Portrait usually takes less than a week. If I have a backlog of commissions, I'll give you an estimated completion date when I confirm your order. If you need it faster, I'll do it for a rush fee if I can. 

For custom portraits with more options, my time to complete will depend on the amount of work involved. After we discuss and agree on all the details, I'll send you an invoice with the price and an estimated time to create the piece, including initial layout, finished art and potential revisions. If you're also ordering prints, you can expect an additional week or so for the printer to complete and ship your order.

Printing Options

You can get prints on paper or gallery-wrapped canvas in a range of standard sizes. When you order, you can choose image proportions (portrait, landscape or square) and a print size. See the size and price guide below (Additional sizes are available).

 

You can also get extra large prints and wall murals. Select options on the order form, and I'll email you with the details.

Print sizes and prices:

1. Enhanced matte paper

  • 16 x 16   ... $40

  • 16 x 20   ... $45

  • 18 x 24   ... $50

Thick matte paper that yields brilliant prints

  • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)

  • Paper weight: 189 g/m²

  • Opacity: 94%

  • ISO brightness: 104%

2. Gallery-wrapped canvas

  • 16 x 16   ... $90

  • 16 x 20   ... $95

  • 18 x 24   ... $100

Acid-free, PH-neutral, fade-resistant canvas 

  • Thickness: 1.25″ (3.18 cm)

  • Printed on textured and fade-resistant canvas (OBA-Free)

  • Mounting brackets included

  • Hand-glued solid wood stretcher bars

Striped Paper_edited_edited_edited.jpg

Terms & Conditions

RunningDog flipped_1.gif

Artworks are interpretive, aiming to capture the spirit rather than creating exact replicas of the original photo(s). in cases where good reference photos are not available, I may have to work more loosely to compensate.

 

The entire purchase price is due at the time of ordering. Before beginning the painting process I will send you a rough preview of the portrait showing the composition and color scheme. You may request a free revision at this stage. Upon completion of the finished portrait, I will send you a watermarked proof for review. You may request 

Refunds:

If you receive a damaged print, the printer will be responsible for refunds or replacements. Please notify me at: blue@houseofbliss.com and I will help you to contact the printer.


Consent:
I may display commissioned portraits on my website and other social media.

 

By submitting a photo(s), you the customer give me full permission for a rendering of the images and subject matter shown therein. All reference photos incorporated in the portrait must be free of all copyrights unless otherwise accompanied by a signed written release by the owner of the copyright. You the customer fully understand that you will be held responsible for any legal action taken by others for use of material that is not free of all copyrights.

 

I reserve the right to cancel an order, and in that event I will fully refund you the customer. If you cancel an order, I will refund the purchase minus compensation for the time I have already spent working on the commission.

 

By submitting your photos and order, you the customer fully understand and accept these terms and conditions.

Design and content © 2025 by Blue Bliss

bottom of page