Commission a Pet Portrait
After selling my artwork for charity for a month, I discovered, quite to my surprise, that I love drawing animals and somehow have a knack for it. So I thought, rather audaciously, why not offer a pet portrait service to raise funds? 80% of proceeds go to charity, so here's a great way to have a pic of your pet and support a good cause!
Here are some pet drawings I've done, based on photos:
If you prefer a wildlife painting, I can do that too.
Here are some pet portrait commissions I've done:
“I was amazed by the fine details of the actual portrait. The real thing is better than the photograph! Monica has created a very meaningful project combining beautiful pet portraits with charitable causes.” - Tracy
"I am very happy with the work Monica has completed; she has absolutely captured the laid back character of my dog! She also made sure the artwork was wrapped up nicely to prevent damage and it was sent by courier. I received it in good condition. It was a very pleasant experience for me. Thank you once again for giving me such a beautiful piece of work!" - Beng Hwei
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| Photo: Maria Cabanting |
"The “Commission a Pet Portrait” project was the first thing that came to mind when we were looking for a gift for our colleague and friend, who is a pet lover and has a benevolent heart. This gift not only brought a smile to her face, but hopefully brings light to others benefiting from the contributions we have made." - Anna
How it works:
If you're interested in commissioning a pet portrait, email me using the Contact
Form in the left column. I will usually reply within a few hours and you can send me photos of your pet. You can read my post to find out what sort of photos work best for pet portraits. I will discuss the drawing with you (whether I think it's doable, paper type, etc). If I feel that the final product doesn't adequately meet my standards, I'll let you know and you're not obligated to buy it.
Fee: All pet portraits start from S$200 for a headshot or half body (except birds and smaller animals like hamsters). No background.
Paper: A4 or 9 x 12 inch paper. I will recommend based on your photo.
Medium: Pastels and/or coloured pencils. Again, I will recommend based on the colour range and subject.
If you have a special request (eg. larger paper, full body, background, more than one animal, etc), it will cost more. I will let you know the options. 20% is payable upfront and the rest upon completion of the portrait.
80% of the payment will be donated towards helping migrant workers, the poor and the
marginalised. I'm keeping 20% to cover the cost of materials and
postage. Payment is via Paylah or PayNow. You may choose for your donation to go to any one of these six charities:
1) Yong-en Care Centre
2) TWC2
3) HealthServe
4) Willing Hearts
5) YWAM
6) Assisi Hospice
I'll share the
screenshot of donation confirmation with you. Note: I will be donating
in my name, not yours, as I don’t want create more admin by collecting
personal particulars. All artwork will be mailed via a trackable delivery service at no additional charge. Only open to local
(Singapore) purchases.
You can read more about how I came to rediscover art during Covid-19 and eventually decided to use this as an avenue to raise funds for charity.
