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STEPS
PLACE AN ORDER

You can find prices here

Good and bad example of a picture

STEP 1

CHOOSE OR TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR PET

It is important that the photo is of good quality:
 

  • Lighting: a photo with daylight (without flash) shows the colors of the animal best. Avoid large differences in light (e.g. dog is half in the sun and half in the shade)

  • Sharpness: the most important thing is that the eyes are sharp, but the rest of the head should not be too blurry (check this by zooming in on the photo)

  • Composition: take the photo at the height of the animal and ensure a nice composition (front view or profile). It is best to take a close-up photo so that the details are clearly visible

 

If you are not sure whether the photo is suitable, you can always contact me (huisdierenpoort@telenet.be) for advice or you can always send multiple photos

Pastelmat color chart

STEP 2

CHOOSE THE BACKGROUND COLOR

The drawing is always drawn without a background. However, it is possible to choose the color of the paper so that you may have a colored background. See links for the possible colors.

Attention! The actual colors may differ from the colors shown on the screen!

It is best to choose a color that is not too close to the color of the dog. Then you get more contrast in the drawing

Pastelpencil drawing of a Yorkshire Terrier

STEP 3

PLACE YOUR ORDER

Send an email with the following information to "pet portrait@telenet.be":

  • Your name and first name

  • Address

  • Desired drawing (e.g. 2 animals in format 30x40)

  • Desired background color

  • At least one photo of the animal or animals

Pastelpencil drawing of two rabbits

STEP 4

DISCUSSION OF THE ORDER

When I have received the email, I will contact you to discuss the order and photos and to agree on a start date. This date is not final until I have received the advance payment.I will also let you know the total price and the amount of the advance (= 30% of the price excluding shipping costs)

Pastelpencil drawing of a guinea pig

STEP 5

PAY IN ADVANCE

Before paying the advance, please read the "Terms and Conditions" because by making the payment you also agree to the "Terms and Conditions". When the advance is on my account, I confirm the start date (if the advance was paid after the agreed start date, a new start date will be agreed). The drawing will not be started as long as the advance has not been paid.

You can pay via Paypal or bank transfer:

Pastelpencil drawing of a dog

STEP 6

START-UP DRAWING

I start the drawing on the agreed start date. The full drawing is ready in 4 to 6 weeks. I also regularly send photos of the progress so that you can provide feedback. You can expect the first photos in the first week after the start date.

Pastelpencil drawing of a Cavalier King Charles dog

STEP 7

PAY RESIDUAL AMOUNT

When the drawing is ready and you are satisfied, the rest of the amount can be paid via paypal or bank transfer:

Pastelpencil drawing of a English Cocker Spaniël dog

STEP 8

DISPATCH

Once payment has been received, the drawing will be securely packaged and shipped.

The shipping costs for Belgium are €10. Shipping costs for other countries are available on request. For this it is best to contact us in advance via  "pet portrait@telenet.be".

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