How It Works

  1. Choose your reference photo. Read “How to Choose Your Reference Photo” below for tips.

  2. Visit the Price List and Descriptions page for details on prices and descriptions of available items.

  3. Go to the Start Your Order Here page to fill out an order form. There is no cost to fill out this form. Submit your reference photos with the form or email them to katiespencil@gmail.com (please include your name in the email).

  4. After I review the form and your photo(s) you will receive an email regarding any clarification I may need, along with a final price quote and a timeline for completion. If applicable, you will also receive an outline sketch of the artwork for approval (this applies only if you have requested combined or altered photos). When all is agreed upon, I will email the invoice for the 40% deposit. When paid, I will start the artwork in the agreed upon timeframe. YOUR DEPOSIT MUST BE PAID WITHIN ONE WEEK IN ORDER TO SECURE YOUR PLACE IN LINE. See the Terms and Conditions page for more details on deposits.

  5. When the artwork is complete, you will receive a photo of the portrait for approval via email. If you are not satisfied with the artwork, I allow two minor modifications. See the Terms and Conditions page for more details on customer satisfaction. When you are completely satisfied with the artwork, I will send an invoice for the final balance. Your artwork and items will be shipped or can be picked up when the balance is paid in full.

  6. Enjoy your artwork!

How to Choose Your Reference Photo

Photos need to be approved for quality before booking. Quality artwork cannot be created with unclear or dark photos, and I would not want to waste your money trying! Follow the tips below for the best portrait results!

Photo-taking tips: Use the best-quality camera or phone that you have available. Get eye-level with the animal. Use natural lighting - outdoor in in-direct sunlight is best; indoors near a window will work as well. Do not use flash. Check that there are no dark shadows hiding the animal’s features or fur pattern. Take many photos so that you have several to choose from. Make it fun so that you can catch the animal’s personality in the photo! See studio cat Moe’s examples below!

If possible, send multiple photos so that I can get a good idea of the animal’s personality. Don’t forget to specify which is for the actual portrait. If you are not sure which photo to use, contact me and I will help you decide which would work best for the portrait.

Note: I cannot use professionally taken photos without written permission from the photographer. I will provide the form needed if requested.

If your animal has passed away, contact me with the photos that you have, and we will discuss if they will work as a reference.