COMMISSION YOUR PAINTING

Creating a custom portrait is a collaborative journey. To begin, we’ll select the perfect reference together. I look for photographs with natural lighting and clear detail—the elements that allow me to translate your pet’s true character onto the canvas. While I can work with your favorite photos, the best results come from images that capture a full range of depth and texture.

My style is intentionally expressive. While deeply realistic, I embrace visible brushstrokes and subtle color shifts to ensure the final piece feels like a living painting, not a flat reproduction.

Throughout the process, I will share regular updates from my easel so you can see your portrait take shape. Once the work is complete, I’ll provide a final preview for your thoughts. My goal is to ensure every brushstroke resonates with you before the painting is varnished and prepared for its new home.

My style is intentionally expressive. While deeply realistic, I embrace visible brushstrokes and subtle color shifts to ensure the final piece feels like a living painting, not a flat reproduction.

Quality requires patience. Each portrait typically takes one to two weeks of focused work at the easel, depending on its size and complexity.

Once the painting is complete, the oils require a natural drying period before I can apply the final archival varnish. This stage is essential for the painting’s longevity and usually takes an additional 1–2 weeks (slightly longer during the humid Mediterranean winters).

Please allow approximately 3–4 weeks from the start of the painting to the shipping date. If there is a commission queue, I will provide you with a confirmed start date before we begin.

I believe that a masterpiece is only as good as the materials used to create it. To ensure your portrait remains vibrant for generations, I use only professional, museum-grade pigments and surfaces.

My palette is centered around Michael Harding oils—renowned for their exceptional pigment load and buttery consistency—complemented by select colors from heritage brands like Vasari, Zecchi, and Old Holland.

For the surface, I work on archival linen or museum-quality Gessobord. These materials offer superior stability and a refined texture that standard cotton canvas simply cannot match. Every piece is meticulously finished with Gamvar varnish, protecting the oil layers while enhancing the depth and brilliance of the colors.

Every choice is made with one goal: creating an enduring legacy that will be cherished for a lifetime.

I paint each portrait alla prima—a traditional technique where I work wet-into-wet. This approach allows me to maintain a cohesive energy throughout the piece, capturing a sense of life and spontaneity that only fresh oil paint can convey.

My process is as much about observation as it is about technique. Before the first brushstroke, I carefully study your reference photos to find the light and the angles that best reflect your pet’s unique spirit. I don’t just aim for a copy; I aim for a presence.

You will be an integral part of this journey. I share frequent updates from my easel—almost daily—so you can witness the portrait’s evolution in real-time. I enjoy sharing the technical nuances of the work, from why I begin with a tonal base rather than white, to the delicate transition from dark to light as the form takes shape.

This collaborative dialogue ensures the final piece resonates perfectly with you. Before the painting is sealed with its final protective varnish, you will have the opportunity to review the work, ensuring the result is exactly as you envisioned—a timeless piece to be cherished for a lifetime.

Every portrait is a unique piece of art, and I take its journey to your home very seriously. Each painting is meticulously prepared for safe worldwide shipping, using rigid, moisture-resistant materials to ensure it remains stable and protected throughout its transit.

Your shipment includes full tracking, which I will share the moment the portrait leaves my studio in Mallorca. While delivery times vary, most pieces arrive within 7 days in Spain, 7–10 days across Europe, and 1–2 weeks for the rest of the world.

For collectors in the United States: Please note that original oil paintings are subject to a 0% import tariff. While packages may occasionally experience brief customs stays, no duty is applied to fine artwork.

Each commission arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its provenance and value. In the rare event of a transit issue, I am personally available to ensure we find a swift and perfect solution.