Commissions

Custom Pet Portrait: Original Oil Painting

Whether it is a gift for a loved one or a centerpiece for your own home, a custom painting offers a timeless way to celebrate the bond you share with your pet.

Pricing (2026)

Below you will find an overview of my pet oil painting pricing (with a simple, painterly background). Detailed background comes at an extra cost. 

I will start painting after receiving a minimum 50 % deposit. You do not need to pay the full amount at once when commissioning an oil painting.

Canvas Size

  •  8 x 8 inch

  • 8 x 10 inch

  • 9 x 12 inch

  • 11 x 14 inch

  • 12 x 16 inch

  • 16 x 20 inch

1 Pet

  •  $ 150

  • $ 180

  • $ 230

  • $ 260

  • $ 300

  • $ 360

Process

Please review Commission Terms and Conditions before moving forward with commissioning an oil painting.

1. Send me an email directly to: polganistudio(at)gmail.com and provide:

  • Photos and Vision: Please provide the reference photo(s) you’d like me to use for your pet’s oil painting. If you have a specific vision or certain details you’d like highlighted in the painting, I’d love to hear your ideas.

  • Background: For simple backgrounds, feel free to suggest color preferences; otherwise, I’ll choose tones that best complement your pet. For more detailed backgrounds (e.g., an outdoor setting, sofa, etc.), I can either reference your photo’s setting or create a custom scene.

  • Size: Let me know the size you envision for the painting
  • Timeline: If you have a specific deadline in mind, please share it with me upfront. I will check my current studio schedule and confirm if I can accommodate your timeline.

2. Consultation & Deposit

Once the details are discussed and confirmed, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot on my commission calendar. I will email you an invoice for the payment. This can be securely paid through PayPal (with Paypal or creadit card)

3. The Painting Phase

I will provide a photo update once the initial “underpainting” is complete. Most of my clients prefer to see their painting only when it’s finished, but if you’d like progress photos, just let me know. Oil paint requires significant drying time between layers, so please allow about 4-6 weeks for completion. 

4. Approval & Delivery

Once the painting is finished and dry to the touch, I will send a final photo for review. Minor adjustments are complimentary to ensure you’re fully satisfied; details on major adjustments are in my Policies. After the remaining balance is paid, your painting will be carefully varnished, packed, and shipped via tracked mail. 

Please note that no paintings will be shipped until the full balance has been paid.