Pet Portraits
Welcome to HH Pet Portraits!
Professional Pet Portrait Artist / Designer
We all love our pets. Pets are our best friends, companions, helpers, protectors, and family. A great way to honour, celebrate or remember a pet is through a pet portrait. It can also make a wonderful gift for someone special.
We want to help you cherish and treasure your special pet with a beautiful portrait you can enjoy for many years.
Hu & Harvey
Gallery
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'Monochrome'
Toned drawings on toned paper. From $130, please contact for more information.
Graphic Illustrations
Graphic cartoon illustrations of your pet can be put on T-shirts, bags, apparel and more! Please contact me for more information.
Pet Paper Sculptures
I can create 3D paper sculptures of your pet too! Please contact me for more information.
About Us
Hu
Harvey
Originally from Canada, and now based in Japan, I’m an artist and graphic designer with a BA Fine Arts degree and Graphic Design diploma. I have experience working internationally including Canada, Hong Kong, and Japan for many years.
My biggest inspiration is probably my best friend (see Harvey). I love animals, and art, and I work to capture not only the likeness, but also the soul and spirit of the subject.
I use quality materials, color pencils, and choose colors and surfaces that I feel will best represent your pet.
Please have a look at the commission page for more information, and contact me anytime if you have any questions.
Born and raised in Japan, Harv is a true Shiba Inu descended from a long line of Shiba Inus.
His biggest inspirations are pork rib bones and sweet potatoes.
His many talents include playing ball, sleeping under the sofa, sleeping in the sun, smelling like freshly baked sponge cake, and tug of war.
Commissions
To book a Commission for a Portrait, please follow these steps:
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Contact me via email: hh.artsdesign@gmail.com
to reserve a portrait and inquire about timelines
(Depending on my schedule and number of current projects at the time, waiting times may vary.
Typically portraits take a minimum of approx 1 month from receipt of deposit and reference photos. Please book ahead of time)*
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Decide the portrait size you'd like (See sizes and prices below)
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Send me some good digital reference photos via email (See example below). For best results, I'll require well lit (daytime lighting), close up (head and shoulders preferably), detailed photos. As many photos as possible would be helpful. If you have a particular photo you'd like me to work from please let me know. If you only have limited photos, I'll do my best to work from what photos you have. Please remember, generally the better the photo, the better the final result will be
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Pay a 25% deposit (non-refundable) to my Paypal. (The full balance will be due on completion and once the balance is received I will send your portrait).
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I can begin drawing only when your deposit and photos are received.
Pet Portrait Drawing Size / Prices
8" x 10" (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)
One Subject $150 USD
Two Subjects $180 USD
11" x 14" (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
One Subject $200 USD
Two Subjects $230 USD
Graphic/ Digital illustration
Please inquire.
For other sizes, please inquire.
Exchange rates will be calculated at the time of deposit/payment.
Please inquire about price in JPY (Japanese Yen)
Reference photo examples (Good & Bad)
Good Photo
Good lighting (daytime), good contrast, accurate colors, head and shoulders close-up, fine details visible, and clear when zoomed in. Eyes are clear.
Bad Photo
Though cute... Bad lighting, dark, and cannot see details, head and shoulders are small, fine details not visible even when zoomed in. Eyes show no highlights.
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​Drawing time!- This is the fun part!
Once I receive both your deposit and photos, I can begin drawing your portrait. I use the best surfaces and materials I can to ensure a quality product.
I will send you updates and photos of the progress as we go.
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Shipping & Packaging
When finished I will inform you, and once I receive the remaining balance payment I will ship your portrait via a safe and secure method. (Shipping fees and times depend on your location ex: USA approx $50 USD).
I will prepare and package your portrait for safe secure shipping (packaging included in price).
I can provide your portrait matted on mountboard for a small fee (depending on sizes)
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