Ordering Info

Prices

 

• The price of one portrait is US $200. This covers all work, printing and shipping. Portraits are printed on archival-quality art paper at a poster size of 16"x20". Unstretched canvas is also available for the same price.

 

• There is a cost of US $50 for each additional pet after the first in the same portrait.

 

process

first

• Email me at sam AT petsbysaturday DOT COM or letter with your request (physical address is at the bottom of this page). For a basic inquiry use the form on the Email page of this site.

 

• Please include multiple photos of your pet, preferably photos you would like me to use as a basis for your pet's portrait.

 

• We will then discuss the details of the portrait. If you'd like to talk by phone please include a phone number and list good times to call. Please see "Taking Photos" below for suggestions on the best types of photos to send me.

second

• Once the basics of your portrait are finished you can preview your portrait online. If you are happy with the work I will require payment, either by check or online via Paypal.

third

• I will add the finishing touches, order the printing and then ship your pet's finished portrait!

additional info

copyright

I retain all rights to reproduce and display commissioned works in all media. I will not reproduce your commissioned work for individual sale (i.e. posters), unless you expressly give me permission to do so. I do retain the right to reproduce your commissioned work for sale when it is for use as part of a collection (i.e. a book of collected art). Commissioned works are for private display only and may not be used for commercial purposes or reproduced in any media without my prior approval.

contact info

If you would like to order a portrait of your pet by mail you can write to the following address:

Sam Saturday
pets by saturday
PO BOX 973
Hollywood, CA 90078

taking photos

Here are a few recommendations for the types of photos you might submit to me:

1) Natural light looks much better than a flash. If you have to use a flash, try not to get it directly in your pet's eyes (unlike my "How It's Made" example!).
2) Try to get full-body shot of your pet. The stripes, spots or wrinkles of a pet's body give me much more to work with than a simple head-shot.
3) No extraneous objects blocking any part of your pet's body, unless you want that object in the final image (i.e. a favorite toy or the pet curled in a blanket).
4) High-resolution digital photos are preferred, but I will accept traditional photographs by mail. I will not accept blurry low-res images taken by a web cam or cell phone.

 

Thanks for your interest. I hope to be painting your pet soon!