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How to Choose the Right Size for a Portrait Commission

Choosing the right size for a custom portrait is an important part of creating artwork that feels natural within your home and meaningful to your story. The size of a portrait influences more than the physical dimensions of the painting. It affects how the subject is experienced, how much detail can be included, and how […]

Custom portrait commission double pet painting showing two pale yellow and white pets ( a dog and cat ) against a muted light blue wavy background in gouache.

Are Pet Portraits Worth It? More Than Just a Painting

Client Resources / Lex R. Thomas / July 8, 2026

For many of us, pets are woven into the rhythm of everyday life. They’re there to greet us at the door, keep us company during quiet moments, celebrate our happiest days, and comfort us through difficult ones. It’s no surprise that so many people fill their phones with photos of their companions. Those images become

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