Fine Art Pet & Family Portrait Commissions
A Portrait Meant to Be Kept
These are not quick turnaround prints or AI-generated images. Each commission is an original oil painting -- hand-painted, story-driven, and built on archival surfaces meant to last beyond your lifetime. Whether it is a single pet, a family with their animals, or a memorial tribute, the goal is the same: a painting worth inheriting.
What Makes These Heirloom-Worthy
Hand-Painted, Not Printed
Every brushstroke is Mia's. No digital shortcuts, no print reproductions. The texture, depth, and luminosity of real oil paint cannot be replicated by a screen or a printer.
Archival Materials
Professional-grade oil paints on archival canvas or panel, finished with protective varnish. These paintings are built to last generations without fading or deteriorating.
Narrative Depth
Most pet portraits capture a likeness. These capture a story -- the personality, the relationship, the feeling of a moment. The kind of painting someone asks about when they walk into your home.
Who Commissions a Portrait
Collectors
You already know the difference between art that decorates and art that means something. A commissioned portrait joins your collection as a deeply personal piece -- one that no one else will ever own.
Families
The kids, the dogs, the chaos of a household that you want to freeze in time. A family portrait commission captures the people and pets who define your home, composed into a single painting meant to be passed down.
Those Honoring a Loss
When a pet passes, a photograph holds the memory but a painting holds the feeling. Memorial portraits are created with extra care, working from whatever photos you have, however imperfect.
A Story-First Process
Every commission follows four stages, each designed to ensure the finished painting reflects your vision -- not just your pet's appearance, but the feeling you want to preserve.
Discovery
A conversation about who you want in the painting, what they mean to you, and where the painting will live. This is where the story begins.
Concept & Collage
Using your reference photos, Mia creates a digital collage -- a compositional blueprint that shows how subjects, setting, and mood will come together before any paint touches the surface.
Painting
The collage becomes a painting. Built in layers of translucent glazes, each painting develops the luminous depth that defines Mia's work. You will receive progress updates along the way.
Finishing
The completed painting is sealed with archival varnish for UV protection and longevity, signed, and shipped with a certificate of authenticity. Ready to hang, ready to keep.
Sizes & Investment
8" x 10"
$1,000
An intimate focal piece -- ideal for a single subject or a small, powerful moment.
16" x 20"
$2,000
The most popular size. Room for narrative depth and detail without dominating a wall.
24" x 36"
$3,500
A statement piece. Ideal for multi-subject compositions or a centerpiece painting.
Additional subjects, added complexity, and custom sizes are quoted during consultation. A 50% deposit reserves your place; the balance is due upon completion.
Commission Types
The pricing structure is the same across all types. What differs is the narrative approach:
- Signature Pet Portraits
- Single subject focal piece. The personality, presence, and spirit of one beloved animal.
- Pet & Family Story Portraits
- Multiple figures -- pets, people, or both -- composed into a single narrative scene.
- Memorial Portraits
- Extra care with older references and grief support. Learn more about memorial commissions.
Memorial Portraits
Losing a companion is one of the hardest things a family goes through. A memorial portrait is a quiet, lasting way to keep them close -- painted with care from whatever photos and memories you have.
Learn About Memorial CommissionsCollection Planning
Many collectors commission more than one painting over time -- building a gallery wall of family members, pets past and present, or moments from different chapters of life. If you are thinking in terms of a series, mention it during consultation. Mia can help plan compositions that work individually and as a collection.
Timeline & Availability
To give each painting the attention it deserves, Mia accepts a limited number of commissions per season. Most commissions take 2-6 weeks from initial consultation to delivery, depending on size and complexity.
If the current season is fully booked, you are welcome to join the waitlist. Submit an inquiry below and Mia will let you know current availability.
Collector Stories
Stories from collectors who have commissioned portraits will appear here soon. Each painting has a story behind it -- and the people who commission them do too.
Common Questions
How much does a custom pet portrait cost?
Hand-painted pet portrait commissions start at $1,000 for an 8x10 oil painting and range to $3,500 for a 24x36 piece.
- 8x10 -- $1,000 (single subject focal piece)
- 16x20 -- $2,000 (most popular, room for narrative)
- 24x36 -- $3,500 (multi-subject or statement piece)
- Multi-subject compositions and custom sizes quoted during consultation
- Each painting is an original oil on archival surfaces -- no prints, no digital reproductions
Request a consultation to discuss your project.
How long does a commissioned portrait take?
Most commissions take 2-6 weeks from initial consultation to delivery, depending on complexity and current availability.
- Discovery conversation to understand your vision
- Digital collage concept for composition approval
- Painting phase with progress updates
- Finishing with archival varnish and certificate of authenticity
- 2-week rush available for an additional $500
Can you paint a portrait of a pet who has passed away?
Yes. Memorial pet portraits are a meaningful part of this practice.
- Older photos, phone snapshots, and imperfect references are all welcome
- Mia uses a digital collage process to compose from whatever you have
- The process is gentle, guided, and designed to honor your companion
- Multiple pets can be combined into a single memorial painting
- Extra time and care is built into every memorial commission
What if I only have phone photos or old pictures?
Phone photos and older images work well as reference material.
- Mia's digital collage process bridges gaps in reference quality
- Multiple photos can be combined to capture the best of each
- Composition, lighting, and mood are designed independently of source photos
- Your stories and descriptions fill in what photos cannot
Can you include multiple pets or family members in one painting?
Absolutely. Pet & Family Story Portraits are designed for exactly this.
- Pets, people, or both -- composed into a single narrative scene
- The digital collage process blends separate reference photos seamlessly
- Subjects do not need to have been photographed together
- Complex compositions may affect pricing -- discussed during consultation
Begin a Commission Conversation
Every commission starts with a conversation. Share a little about what you have in mind, and I will be in touch within a few days.