Portraits by JannaKaspara are created with soft pastels of the highest standard and high quality acid-free paper. This allows me to guarantee a high standard of quality of your portrait and ensures your lifelong enjoyment of the portrait.

Prices are based on one animal on a plain background.
Detailed backgrounds and additional animals will cost an extra 20% per item. If you have any questions regarding backgrounds or prices please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Custom order sizes are possible.

Portraits will always be shipped with registered mail shipping, which means you will need to sign for acceptance. This allows for the portrait to arrive at your doorstep safely.

Prices exclude framing and shipping costs.

Size               Pricing

15 x 20 cm     €200
18 x 24 cm     €275
24 x 30 cm     €350
30 x 40 cm     €475
50 x 70 cm     €700

Always take the postal situation in your country into account. This may affect delivery times.

Naturally I will always try to have your portrait finished in a short period of time, generally this will be in about two weeks.

How long it will take to create a portrait depends on the chosen size and complexity of the subject. In addition to this the time of delivery depends on any artworks already in the making and awaiting completion. 

At the time of contacting me and discussing details a time of delivery will also be set. 

If you would like to gift a portrait before a certain date be sure to contact me in time.

For the most optimal result it's quite important to choose a well lit photograph, as clear and sharp as possible and close up. 

Of course we're not all professional photographers, I know how daunting it can be to get that perfect shot of. Though, for the finished result it is important for me to be able to see your beloved pet as they really are. The color of his or her coat and eyes, the expression you would want to remember forever, the composition of the animal, any distinct features.

If the portrait concerns a pet who has passed I will try my utmost to work with any pictures you have of your dear friend.

When in doubt please don't hesitate to contact me. I would be happy to advice you.

Tips!

To get that right shot you might consider:

- Using a favorite toy to get attention

- Sweet words

- Or a delicious treat

- Natural lighting is always better than indoor lighting

- Try to take a picture on your pet's eye level to get a nice 
   composition

- Shoot from up close for more personal portraits

- Cropping far away pictures will always result in loss of details

- Don't use flash

- Make sure to capture distinctive features such as fur patterns and
   eye color

- Consider the visibility of a colar, harness, etc. Do you want this in
   your portrait?

It's very important for me to have satisfied clients who are happy with their portrait. Like no other, I understand how important an animal can be for someone. To have the opportunity to immortalize your best friend is truly my honor!

I will always do my best to fulfill your wishes regarding the portrait. Together we can discuss what's most important to you. If I find a photograph is low quality or if I'm in doubt about an idea I will always be honest to ensure you get the best portrait possible.

During the drawing process I can send you updates on the progress of the piece, this can give you an idea of the end result. As an artist I will always follow my own style, though I try my best to portray your pet's personality and likeness. I trust this is why you've chosen me as your portrait artist.

In making a portrait a great many hours are spent, during this process only the finest materials are used. This ensures the quality of colors and the portrait overall to be maintained. By using acid-free packaging materials and working precise so the portrait arrives at your doorstep in the best condition. 

I would appreciate it if you could send me pictures of the artwork once you've received it. I like to post my work - with your permission - on my social media networks and website. Of course, I will hold back on posting anything until you've received your portrait and ask for your permission in the case of a gift.  

Your portrait is a unique piece of art. There will not be made any prints of it.
You can rest assured that your portrait is one in a thousand!

Shipping will be in collaboration with the national postal services and will always go through registered mail shipping. Your portrait will be shipped after completion of the full sum. By shipping your portrait through registered mail, you as well as I, can be assured of safe and careful shipping of your artwork without any damages. 

After you've correctly framed your portrait, you're all done!

Well, except for choosing the perfect spot for your piece of art.

For the framing of a soft pastel artwork I always recommend going to a professional framer. A specific way of framing is necessary to preserve your soft pastel portrait. A professional framer will use acid-free materials, a passe-partout, etc.
A good framer can be of excellent service to you.

Portraits by JannaKaspara are created with soft pastels. This material is created by combining pigments and gum Arabic. Pigments used for my artworks are of high standard and colorfast. By using acid free paper the soft pastels contain their quality. The structure and composition of soft pastels make them sensitive to light and moisture. I would advice not to put your portrait in direct sunlight. When exposed to sunlight for too long colors might fade.

By choosing the right framer you are assured that your portrait is framed airtight and you won't have to worry about moisture. Personally, I am in favor of using glass as the front of a frame. This means that I do not recommend plexiglass (acrylate), this can work statically on soft pastels.

Regarding fixative, I've yet to find a fixative that doesn't alter the colors of the soft pastels. This is why I don't use a fixative as a final treatment for my portraits.