Starting Your Portrait

Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Springer Spaniel and Dachshund paintings by Aimée Hoover

Bulldog, Kinder, Checkers, and Lazza

Hello!
Please note that in 2012, I will be working on some personal projects. Consequently, I won’t be taking on many custom pet portraits this year. But if you have an absolutely stunning photo of your pet, by all means contact me! Thanks so much…
- Aimée


My Goal
My intention as your artist goes beyond capturing your pet’s “likeness” on canvas. My goal is to create a striking piece of artwork that truly expresses who your pet is: a painting that stands alone as an original piece of artwork, even if you never met the subject. And after over a decade of being entrusted to paint my clients’ pets, I’m honored to say that I have a 100% happy client track record.

Photos
Since I work directly from photos, there are a couple ways we can work together: 1. ) I can come to you, spend some time with you and your pets and take photos for you personally (preferred) or 2.) you can send me the photo(s) you have in mind for your portrait. I’ll take a look and make sure I can do my best work from them.


Pricing & Turnaround time
The price of your portrait is determined by a few different factors:
- Canvas size
- How much of your pet is depicted (head and shoulders portrait vs. full body)
- How many pets are included
- The level of background detail

To request a detailed price list to be sent via email, including information on the current waiting list, please contact me. Once we decide on a primary photo and a canvas size, you’ll receive a commission agreement via email (or snail mail). It will simply state what is being painted for you, the turnaround time and payment terms. A signed copy of this agreement and a deposit holds your spot on the list.


Have specific questions about the portrait or commission process? Feel free to email me.