Frequently Asked Questions

COMMISSIONS

Framed hand drawn pet portrait of vizsla dog hanging in hallway.

  • Please get in touch to discuss your commission ideas—there’s no obligation until you’re ready to proceed. Once you’re ready, a £75 deposit is required to secure your spot. When the artwork is complete, I will send you a watermarked, lower-resolution copy for your review. Any desired changes can be made at this stage. After your approval, the remaining fee is due, and I will then send you the final digital file along with the physical Giclée print.

  • Each portrait takes a few days to create, but the overall timeline can extend to a few weeks due to my current workload, printing, framing, and delivery times. If you have a specific date in mind, please let me know as soon as possible so I can accommodate your needs.

  • Outline Portrait: £60 + postage (includes the digital file and an A4 Giclée print.)

    Signature Portrait: £375 inc. postage (includes an A3 Giclée print)

    Optional Upgrades:

    • Detailed Background: +£75

    • Additional Pets: +£150 (in the same portrait) or +£250 (separate portraits)

    • Add an Outline Portrait: £50 (when purchased with a Signature Portrait)

    • Framing: Available, with pricing based on size and frame type.

  • Creating artwork on a digital tablet offers maximum creative freedom and versatility for printing, while also allowing me to provide an animated video of your work in progress. This method reduces material costs and production time, passing the savings on to you. It’s also more sustainable, reducing the carbon footprint and material waste. If you prefer a traditional medium like pencil or paint, I can accommodate those requests as well. Please contact me for further details.

  • I have a great love and passion for all animals, so I would be delighted to create portraits of any pets that you may have.

  • I offer two distinctive styles of pet portraits – Signature and Outline.

    Signature Style (Classic Lifelike Portrait): My signature style is a Fine Art portrait crafted with thousands of tiny strokes over the span of 20 hours. Each stroke is carefully drawn with precision and care, resulting in a lifelike reflection of your beloved pet. This timeless style aims to capture your pet in all their glory, celebrating their true beauty and personality in fine detail. 

    Outline Style (Contemporary Line Drawing): In contrast, my Outline style offers a more contemporary approach in the form of an elegant line drawing. It's a minimalist yet impactful representation that brings out the charm and character of your furry friend in a modern and stylish manner. 

SHOP

Framed graphic print of dashchund portrait in kids bedroom.

  • The fine art prints are fabricated and framed via a supplier that utilises the Gold Standard to offset their carbon emissions, as recommended by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and WWF UK. They invest in renewable energy projects, provide funding to the World Land Trust, utilise 100% sustainable and recycled materials to mitigate plastic pollution, and ensure fully carbon neutral fine art printing process. Their printing process utilises the use of resources from sustainable forest management areas. This programme ensures the preservation and protection of biodiversity, the renewal of forest habitats and decreasing the impacts of exploitation of forest areas for future generations. We are currently researching accessories suppliers that can equal the environmental standards of the fine art prints and will update this supply chain shortly. We have have also commited 1% of revenue to carbon removal via Stripe Climate.

  • Using a digital medium allows me to readily forward you all final works, or have it printed locally if you reside outside UK & Europe. Please contact us to discuss international shipping options and associated costs.

  • Orders are dispatched in 2 - 5 working days. Once dispatched, delivery within the United Kingdom typically within 1 - 2 working days, and 2 - 5 working days within Europe. For international deliveries outside of Europe please contact us for estimated delivery timescales.

  • All fine art prints are Giclée (pronounced zhee-klay) prints on paper manufactured only using resources from sustainable forest management areas. This Giclée print process ensures over 80 years of archival life, by utilising archival quality paper and printing processes. The artwork is printed on Hahnemüle Photorag, 308gsm weight, off-white matt finish paper, the finished result guarantees exceptional colour accuracy, detail, and longevity.

  • Yes, I offer a variety of framing options and sizes upon request. Please reach out for more details, or browse my online shop.

  • Yes, we offer gift certificates for pet portraits, which make perfect gifts for pet lovers. Simply contact us to purchase a gift certificate in the desired amount, and we'll provide you with a printable certificate that you can give to the recipient. They can then use the certificate to commission their own bespoke pet portrait.

  • I simply pass on the delivery costs set by Royal Mail for their First Class Recorded service. These costs vary depending on the size and weight of the portraits but are clearly visible during the checkout process in my online shop.

Got a different question? Please get in touch.

Whether you have questions, or simply want to find out more, I’d love to hear from you!

info@ciaramcnamee.com
+44 (0)77 3329 4536