The first step in the process is to get good photographs of your pet to work from. We can discuss the painting in detail after I see the photos. It's important for me to know about your dog's personality and habits, since I would like to reflect all of that on some kind of a stylized background. Also, I would like to understand your artistic preferences as well. What colors do you like? What sort of design motifs do you use in your house? Are there any particular flowers or plants that you love? Or was there a particular painting you've seen on my website that attracted you?

I use watercolor paints for all of my pet art work. I paint on two kinds of high quality watercolor paper. Please choose from my art samples the one you like most. That would be a good indicator of what paper to work on.

After we agree upon an approach for your painting, I would ask for a non-refundable 50% deposit to secure a place in my schedule. First I'll send you a digital photo of the painting layout for your approval. I would also email you the photo of a final painting for your final approval of the artwork before shipping it to you. Your full satisfaction is very important to me.