Commissioning Artwork & Business Logos

If you are interested in having a custom artwork created just for you, I do offer a limited number of comissioned orders each year.

How to commission an original artwork:

Pet Portrait:
You can commission a Portrait of your pet on paper or canvas. My portraits are not an exact 'photocopy' of your pet, but are unique PetCatures, in that they are my own wacky version of how >> I << see your pet and it's unique personality.

For best results, I will need at least 2 clear photos of your pet, including a good face shot, (send more if you have them!) If the good face photo is not the same photo as that of your favorite pose, haircut, toy, costume, etc. please send those as well and include a note if you want those things included in your portrait. Photos are returned with the completed artwork. Please also include a note with your pet's name, gender, and tell me a little something about them ~ traits, behaviors, etc. that make them stand out from your other pets, (It helps me to capture their personality!).

My Commissions Schedule:
 
My FINAL 2007 PetCature opening has been listed, HERE.

The number of commissioned portrait openings is limited to no more than than 7 each year. Openings will be auctioned on ebay as the previously scheduled portraits are completed.

If you would like to be notified when portrait openings are listed on ebay, simply sign into ebay and save this search to your favorites - Be sure to check the daily "email" option and when I've listed a portrait auction, ebay will email you with the link. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me directly.

I am often working on many projects and orders at any given time so if you need the portrait by a certain date, please email me prior to bidding to be sure I can meet your timeframe.

PAYMENT: When commissioning ANY custom artwork, payment in full is due within 7 days of auction end (10 days for international customers). If payment is not received by the due date, your order may be cancelled and the opening relisted on ebay. In the event of extenuating circumstances, I may allow you to bid again in the future as long as you've emailed me to explain the problem - and have taken care of it - before bidding on a new listing.

Upon completion, I will email you with images of the artwork, at which time you will have the option to either approve and schedule it's shipment, or suggest minor changes.

Copyrights:

I retain 100% copyright to all NON-logo custom art... My customers (portrait or otherwise) are purchasing the original artwork not the right to reproduce it in any form without my prior written permission.

I may decide choose to reproduce Non-Portrait custom art, however with portrait art, even though I reserve all copyrights, I do not make reproductions of your portrait available to the general public without your explicit permission, out of respect for the special bond you share with your pet. Portrait art is often uploaded to a hidden area in my Cafepress store (created just for you) for private viewing only; (A private store where you can purchase your pet art on gifts and share the link with whomever you wish. It can only be accessed through the private link).

LOGO Art (i.e., Business Logos, Web Graphics, Event/ Concert Art, etc.

I offer custom logo creation for your animal-related business. Unlike my custom portrait schedule, Logos will only be limited by the number of Logo orders on my schedule in any given season. When you order a custom logo, you receive both a digital copy of the logo. This enables you to not only put your new logo on a website, but printed on anything from business cards and brochures to shirts and mugs! You will not own copyright to individual animal or breed caricatures, but you WILL own copyright to the final logo itself.

View some samples of my logo work.

LOGO Design, Web Graphics, etc.:
$100/hour - OR - $1000/12 design-hours - OR - $3000/34 design-hours

$100/hour... Pre-Payment for the first hour is required to be placed on my schedule (non-refundable deposit). After the 1st hour of work is completed, you're invoiced by Paypal after every 2 hours of work until we near completion, at which point, I simply invoice you at the end of the day (though I include an updated tally as we communicate back & forth via email, so again, NO surprises).

$1000...(Payable by Paypal, or Visa/MC, or mailed check/USPS Money Order for the exact amount). This is a purchase price covering a block of up to 12 hours of design time and is non-refundable unless you cancel your project at least one week prior to any work being performed on your logo.

$3000... (Payable ONLY by check or USPS Money Order for the exact amount). This is a purchase price covering a block of up to 34 hours of design time and is non-refundable unless you cancel your project at least one week prior to any work being performed on your logo.

HOW IT WORKS...
No surprise invoices - Through the initial design phase, you are contacted at the end of each hour worked so you can either approve the design or request further changes. Once the design is set, you're contacted at the end of each stage of work (inking/coloring, digital merging, etc.) rather than hourly.

I also offer Cafepress shop creation where you can buy and sell your new logo on various promotional items - Everything from t-shirts and aprons to mugs and postcards. Rates are the same as for Logo Design. Cafepress shop creation includes uploading/placing the logo on products, shop layout, implementation of a sleek shop template and minor custom html coding, (adding your logo, links, etc.).

View some samples of my Cafepress/logo work...
PuppyDogPlaids
TeddyBear Goldendoodles