Commissions / Prices

Works are available by commission directly from the artist, Suzy King. All paintings are signed,
are light-weight and ready to hang. All my drawings are signed and professionally framed behind glass.
See my blog for details and testimonials on individual portraits, or contact me (by phone, text or email) for any more information you may require.

Paintings

All Painted Pets portraits are created only from photographs. The paintings are realistic but composed and painted in a contemporary style. Rich vibrant colours are overlayed to create the depth required to capture the individual character of each personality. This can take 2–4 months but if timing is an issue,
I sometimes use acrylic paints to speed up the process (same prices as for oils). Each portrait is hand-painted on double-primed stretched canvas in artist quality materials (these have the most lustrous, stable and permanent colours). Your pet’s portrait is unframed (the side is 38mm deep unless requested otherwise) with painted edges so framing is unnecessary (but this is your choice).

Pricing : Decide on a a size to suit your hanging space and budget.
The most popular sizes for one pet are:
30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 inch) : AUS $880
30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch) : AUS $1000
40.5 x 51.0 cm (16 x 20 inch) : AUS $1750
For additional pets add : $450 per pet per painting.

Any size is possible up to 61.0 x 76 cm (24 x 36 inch) AUS $3600 so please ask about other sizes you may prefer. Delivery time can be from 2–4 months from start.
See my Blog for more details

Ink drawings

Painted Pets ink drawings are also created from photographs. These are a more affordable option and can be produced very quickly (in about 2 weeks). Graphic pet portraits are drawn in Indian inks then overlayed with permanent ink and watercolour washes, on the finest acid-free 100% rag watercolour papers. There is only one size (25 x 25 cm) so only one subject is recommended per image for the best results. These portraits are framed in fine black timber with a single natural white matt (surround).

Pricing : AUS $480.
The image size is 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 inch) / framed size is 44 x 44 cm.
Delivery time is about 2 weeks from start.
See my Blog for more details

How to commission a portrait

Contact me with your preferred size and style (painting or drawing), your contact details and a little information about your pet. When I get back to you, email me at least 2 photos (preferably more) of your pet (or pets). Your photos should be clear, not too far away with good face detail, and preferably not little images off a mobile phone! Please note that clearer the photographs, the better your portrait will be. It’s good for me to see your pet, but this is not essential or always possible.

I can help you with photography if required, for a small additional fee.

Your price will be confirmed by email. If you choose to proceed, you send Painted Pets a 40% deposit to secure your painting and the work begins. When your contemporary animal portrait is finished, I email you a digital picture of the finished work for you to approve. The balance is then payable to Painted Pets and your contemporary pet portrait is carefully packed for delivery with your final receipt.

No matter if it’s a painting or a drawing, please feel free to contact me at any time to check the status of your pet portrait, or with any questions you may have during the process.

For a special occasion

A birthday, anniversary, retirement etc, I will work to a deadline if at all possible — but please note that rushing a painting may lead to a disappointing result. If the timing is too tight, I may decline the commission. We can discuss your special timing requirements but an option is to consider giving a Painted Pets Gift Certificate. It makes a fine gift on the day and the recipient can look forward to receiving a great pet portrait, a second gift!

Delivery

Sydney metropolitan delivery is free as part of our service. If you prefer to collect your portrait in person, please contact me to arrange a time. Outer Sydney, interstate and international delivery (by courier) can be arranged by Painted Pets — standard freight charges apply. Any additional delivery charges will be provided to you upon approval of the final painting.