COMMISSIONS - PRICING + PROCESS

I am accepting commissions for Spring and Summer 2025. Please send your requests for commissions, artwork or event installations to PatriceDonnellArt@gmail.com (Click envelope below for link.)

PET SCULPTURES

PROCESS: Please attach a few photos of your dog or cat to your email, indicating the size and pose you’d like, and I’ll create an estimate. After we agree on the terms, you send a 50% deposit, and I create a preliminary sketch for your approval. Then I build the armature and sculpt with polymer clay, including all the cherished details that make your pet unique. I always keep you up to date with photos or videos for your feedback. On your joyous approval, your sculpture is baked to a hard finish, painted with an acrylic bronze patina or in full color, then sealed with a protective acrylic varnish. My process takes three to four months - but rush projects are possible! Your remaining sum is paid on completion of my work.

PRICING: Full body sculptures measure ~ 10” from nose to rump, up to life-size, and include full color acrylic painting and protective varnish. These meticulous artworks require at least 200 hours to create. 10” reclining poses range from $2000 - $3000. 10” seated poses (requiring base and extensive armature) range from $2500 to $3500. Other sizes and prices are possible. Optional acrylic bronze patina finishes are $500 less.

Sculpted busts (head & neck) measure ~ 4” x 4” x 3”. Prices range from $700 - $900. Life-size busts are also possible.

Specialty Bronze Cast and Outdoor Sculptures: Bronze, Aluminum or Cement-cast portraits can be commissioned for any size and can live outside or inside. (See “Duncan” and “Charlie Bear”) These prices will also include estimated necessary fees for special moulds and metal casting from the foundry.

Packing/Shipping is not included.

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PET PENCIL DRAWINGS, PASTEL DRAWINGS and ACRYLIC PAINTINGS

PROCESS: Send me photos of your pet’s face, a full body portrait, or a mix of both, and we’ll discuss your vision and estimate. After your deposit I’ll email a preliminary sketch for your approval.

I work with artist grade pencils and pigment light-fast oil pastels on 100% acid-free archival paper. Everything is by hand, I never photoshop photos to look like drawings. Subtle pastel textures lend my drawings a sculptural quality. I send pictures in progress to ensure your happiness. Pencil drawings take about two weeks, pastels and paintings take about three weeks from the approved preliminary sketch. Rushes are possible.

Single portraits measure about 7” x 9” on 9” x 12” paper.

Two or more pets in one portrait measure about 9” x 14” on 12” x 18” paper.

PRICING: Black and White Pastels or Pencil drawings start at $300. Color Pastels and Paintings start at $450.

Your piece is finished with a protective fixative. The portraits should be framed with an acid-free mat and covered with acrylic or glass. I can provide professional matting and framing at additional cost. Packing/shipping is not included. For an estimate or any questions please click the envelope below.

I look forward to hearing from you and creating your treasure together!

Patrice