I know... I know... You can't believe I do this stuff. In fact... I can't believe you found the link. Most people don't make it past the home page. Anyway... I've painted a ton of dogs and cat (and one sheep). Above is the rare case that I was able to work two pets into one frame. Don't count of that happening... it is way too hard to get reference lined up for that kind of painting. Since I like critters... I like to paint them... and I can paint them!

CHECK OUT this page for a few more examples >

Minnie Memorial Box - a box for a deceased pet cat

Now... below... lots and lots to read to help you make a decision and judge whether or not you have the appropriate reference in hand.

Flat photos vs. digital reference

Remember, better images deliver better paintings! Photographic prints or digital images work well when your pet is well posed and the photograph provides excellent detail and, in the case of digital, are taken with your camera set at high resolution. Inkjet prints simply do not work. I take care to protect and return your original images in good condition.

Tips when choosing the right reference photo. Fill the your camera frame with the head of your pet (do not crop the ears). Shoot your pet at a slightly downward and slightly three quarters view or angle. If shooing digital, please set your camera at the highest resolution and provide me with your raw and unprocessed images.

I'll let you know right away if the images will work for a painting. Due to the nature of my box construction, painting two pets into one frame requires much more thought and effort. Your pet reference needs to be captured under the same lighting conditions and at the same basic scale and position.

How much?

The cost of a pet painting is now $185 per piece (Single dogs and cats) plus shipping which can range from $20 to $30 (depending on package weight and where you live). Please email me if you have other requests. YOU CAN NOW PAY USING PAYPAL!

Please email me with price requests for any painting that require additional components, such as doors, etc. Anything over the single pet in a box construction. Thanks!

How do I approve the finished painting?

Once the painting(s) is finished I will email you a link to a web page with images posted for you to approve. Note that web images lack much of the vitality found in the original. Much of color, texture and detail are lost in web page images.

When do I pay?

You pay nothing before you are satisfied with the results. After you approve the painting for shipping (approving digital images I post online), I will pack and estimate the shipping costs (Insured USPS Priority Mail with Delivery confirmation) and email you with your total.

How long do you take to create the painting?

Turn around for a painting is generally one month or less, but, like with any freelance work, I never know what I'm doing from day to day... so email first to check on my workload. Thanks!

ArtWork by Mark Betcher
mark@betcher.com
10327 Decoursey Pike
Ryland Heights, KY 41015