Pet Gallery

How It Works

  1. Send your request: Fill out the form below and include a few good pet photos. Steve will get back to you within 1-2 days with pricing and any follow-up questions.

  2. Review the sketch: After you’ve placed your order, Steve will send a sketch image so you can approve or request changes before the final piece begins.

  3. Final artwork: The portrait is finished in gouache and ink. You’ll get a preview image. While small changes are possible at this stage, major edits aren’t.

  4. Delivery: The completed portrait ships by mail, or you can arrange local pickup in Philadelphia. Digital files can be included if you'd like—just reach out to request them.

Pricing

Full-color portraits (gouache and ink) cost $225 for an 8×10" illustration with one pet.

Partially colored portraits (ink with color accents) cost $100 for an 8×10" illustration with one pet.

Prices go up based on size, complexity, and number of pets. Have a specific budget in mind? Include it when you request a quote, and Steve will let you know what’s possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Most portraits are finished and shipped within a month or less. Timing can vary depending on how detailed the request is and how full Steve’s schedule is, but we’ll keep you updated along the way, and please mention it if you need your portrait completed by a specific date.

  • Yes, Steve can illustrate multiple pets in a single custom portrait (he’s done up to six!). Just include all the details when you make your request. Pricing will vary based on the number of pets and the portrait size.

  • Absolutely! If you're not sure how to style your custom pet portrait, Steve can guide you. He'll suggest ideas based on your pet’s personality and help find fun, creative reference images, from vintage fashion to pop culture to classic art. You can also browse past commissions for inspiration. Every illustration is unique, and Steve makes the process collaborative and low-pressure.

  • Definitely. Most of Steve’s pet portraits are gifted for birthdays, holidays, or to memorialize a beloved pet. Steve can send the finished piece straight to the person you’re gifting it to, with a note if you’d like. Just include the details when you reach out.

  • Yes! Steve offers smaller, on-the-spot custom sketches at pop-ups and special events. Sign up for the pet newsletter to hear when and where. You can also browse prints and other merch for illustrated pet designs that aren’t one-of-a-kind but are still full of charm—and much more budget-friendly.

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