How it works
From photo to wood, one careful step at a time.
The full timeline is 2–3 weeks from sketch confirmation. You'll hear from me at every checkpoint — no silence between order and arrival.
- 01
Send photos
Two to three clear photos, ideally in natural light, showing the face from a few angles. The sharper the photo, the more detail makes it into the wood.
- 02
Sketch confirmation
I draw a composition sketch and send it for approval. One round of revisions is included before carving begins.
- 03
Carving or painting
Made by hand, layer by layer — a few sittings over a couple of days for a woodcut, longer for an oil painting. I send progress photos so you can watch your animal appear.
- 04
Finish & ship
Woodcuts sealed with food-safe oil and wax; oil paintings varnished and dried. Both packed in a gift box and shipped insured.
Common questions
- Can I make changes after the sketch?
- Yes — one round of revisions on the sketch is included. Once carving or painting begins, changes aren't possible since each layer builds on the last.
- What if my pet has passed?
- Many commissions are memorials. Send the best photos you have and tell me anything about them you want me to know — favorite expression, a particular pose, anything that would help me find them in the wood.
- How do you handle payment?
- 50% deposit before I start the sketch, 50% balance before shipping. Stripe for cards, or Venmo / PayPal if you prefer.
- Do you ship internationally?
- US shipping is included on orders over $200 ($8 flat below that). International orders are case by case — message me with your country before ordering.
- Do all orders include a gift box?
- Yes — every piece ships in protective gift packaging suitable for giving directly.