Pricing & Testimonials

If it crawls, swims, flies, hops, or walks, I will paint it. Commission a portrait of your special pet, or favorite animal species. Originals in, soft  pastels , acrylic washes, acrylic on canvas, ceramic plates, and custom Rubber Stamp (design) available.

*Free set of 8 note cards with any finished $75.00 value or more commissioned piece!

* Note *

Due To My Husbands Poor Health,

I will NOT Be Accepting Any New Commissions Until Further Notice!

 

You may still contact me for a future portrait of your special pet/pets, and be placed next in line for next year.

  I'm limiting my workload through 2010 and can not guarantee a start date until after then.

Thank you all for your understanding and patience.

~Marlene~

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Note cards:
$1.40 each or $9.80 for eight ( you get, one free )
$14.00 for twelve ( you get, two free )
* Shipping not included

 

Portrait Certificates: (A great gift idea!)

Simply decide how much you would like the value of the certificate to be, (pricing guidelines on this page will help selecting the size and medium of your portrait gift).

Gift certificate buyers, (do not) include a recipient email address (if you are not sure who you will give the gift certificate to), or if you plan to print and personally deliver it.
If a recipient’s email address is indicated on a printed gift certificate, it may be redeemed only by the owner of that email address. If a gift certificate is sent to the wrong email address or is lost, it can be canceled or refunded within 60 days of the purchase date at no charge.
When a gift certificate is delivered to the recipient, instructions are given on how to redeem the gift certificate. Recipients are required to have a PayPal account to redeem their gift certificate. This safeguard is intended to protect all parties involved.

* Depending on size of the painting, the final shipping of the completed piece will be between $5.00- $15.00 (insurance included).

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Acrylic wash - (on 140 lb. acid free, heavy weight, cold press, watercolor paper.)

9x12- $75.00 (one subject plain background)

11x15 - $100.00 (one subject plain background) + $50.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

15x22- $125.00 (one subject plain background) + $50.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

18x24- $325.00 + $100.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)
 

Acrylic on canvas:

8x10- $100.00 (one subject plain background)

11X14-$125.00 (one subject plain background) + $50.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

16X20- $175.00 (one subject plain background) + $50.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

18X24-$275.00 (one subject plain background) + $100.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

Soft Pastels :

9x12-$125.00 (one subject plain background)

14x17- $200.00 (one subject plain background)

18x24 - $425.00 (one subject plain background) + $100.00 (each additional subject and or detailed background)

*All the pricing quoted here is based on a plain background ( color-colors of your choice ). By plain I mean no scenery. On this site all the portraits of animals I've done on a plain background are- Tater-Acrylic wash, Boston dog-acrylic wash, Tiger-acrylic on canvas, Missy-acrylic on canvas, Lion-pastel, Tiger-pastel, Boxer-pastel, Puffins-pastel. Examples of scenery are the Parrots-acrylic wash, Elk-acrylic wash, Chipmunk-acrylic wash, Panda-acrylic on canvas, Lions-acrylic on canvas, Red birds-acrylic on canvas.

When ordering custom portraits, the photos you send determine the accuracy and quality of that piece. Clear and close up pictures help me to paint the best detail. Keep in mind, this is all I have to go by, so I will do my best with what I have.

After you've decided on the size and media etc, contact me and send me your photos. After a 50% non-refundable deposit is made, I'll start your painting!

You can e-mail the photos if you have a scanner, or you can send them by mail and I will return all photos with your finished painting/paintings. When I'm finished I will send you an e-mail with photos of the finished painting to meet with your approval. After I receive the final payment I'll send the painting. Payment may be done through my website via Pay Pal, or you can send a check, or money order by mail.

Each commissioned portrait is a one of a kind artwork.
* Please note I (the artist) retain the copyright on all my work (including commissions).
Your purchase is restricted to the original piece of work only, you may not reproduce this artwork for sale or profit.
As of September 2005, I reserve the right to reproduce newly commissioned works on greeting cards, calendars,  prints, ex..
If this is not acceptable, a written agreement must be made prior to the start of the work, and be signed by the commissioner and the artist. Contact me with any questions or clarification.
By commissioning a work, you agree that I may display the commissioned artwork for advertising on my web site and/or brochures and advertising media.
~Marlene Barrett

 

 

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Testimonials

I recently commissioned Marlene to paint my black lab Dallas. He is my best friend and means the world to me. Marlene basically took a picture I had of him and created a masterpiece. She truly captured his soulful, yet mischievous eyes. Marlene kept me up-to-date on all the details with emails, sometimes a few a day which was great, I could see the ongoing progress. A bonus for me was that she lives not too far from me and I was able to meet her. She delivered my painting to where I work and everyone was totally blown away by the painting. I am sure she will get additional business from my co-workers. I would recommend Marlene to anyone that ever thought about having a painting done. They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words, but in my case-it's priceless!

JoAnne Berg

 

I highly recommend Marlene to any one who wants to get a portrait painted of their pet.  She is extremely talented and will work with you on the painting to get it exactly how you want it. The picture is so gorgeous.  I liked it in the E-mails but it looks even better in person.  I honesty couldn't have envisioned any better my self.  Thanks again Marlene for all the hard work you put into it.  I am so happy I finally have my beautiful picture of Big Bird.

-Sara-

 

Thank you so very much for the exquisite portrait you did of our best friend, and companion, Howie. Since we brought our cuddly little pup home, he has touched our lives so much, and thanks to you, we have a keepsake of him that will be his little piece of immortality. Your ability and talent to review a few pictures and then create such a beautiful portrait is incredible! You have such an amazing natural talent, so much so that you even captured his facial expressions and every detail of his coat! We wish you all the luck in pursuing your passion and couldn't possibly be happier with the piece you did for us!
Sincerely,
Mike & Alissa

Hi Marlene-

Just wanted to write and thank you again for the lovely keepsake of my
dearest extended family.  Every time I look at Chessie's eyes I feel she's
still with me.

Your the best!

Val
 

Contact Information

 P.O.BOX 98

 Tontogany, Ohio, 43565

E-mail: marlene@mostlyanimalart.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last revised: Date- January 03, 2010

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