Portraits

Portraits by A little bit of Meka are a special way to honour your friendship and bond with your animal best friend/s or favourite human. Meka also creates beautiful remembrance portraits and takes special pride in creating a piece of art you will cherish forever. Each portrait takes approx 15-45 hours to create depending on the size, how many subjects there are and the level of detail. Below are the different ranges of portraits Meka creates including Watercolour/Gouache and Acrylic for both pets and humans. Have a browse through the examples and terms and conditions prior to emailing Meka and joining the wait list. 

  

Meka is always up for a new challenge and willing to try new styles. If there is a particular style you are after please note this when ordering. Pets are not limited to just dogs and cats so if you have a beloved animal you want created into art, Meka will be happy to accommodate you.

Pet Portrait Price List
All prices include shipping and insurance Australia wide.

Watercolour/Gouache Portraits on high quality acid free paper
Single subject – Realistic
A4 $350

A3 $450

A2 $700

Double subject – Realistic
A4 $430

A3 $570

A2 $900

Examples of Meka’s detailed portrait –

   

 

Mini Acrylic Pet Portraits – acrylic paint on hand cut 3mm MDF panels which you can hang in frames.

Single subject – Realistic
A4 $340

A3 $440

Double subject – Realistic
A4 $420 (head shots only subject to Meka approving the reference photo/s)

A3 $560

Examples of mini acrylic pet portraits –

    

 

For larger Acrylic Portraits on gallery wrapped stretched canvas painted with high quality artist paints please email Meka for a special price.

Example of large realistic acrylic portrait –

Example of large Abstract/Pop Art  –

Human Portraits

All prices include shipping and insurance Australia wide.

Watercolour/Gouache Portraits on high quality acid free paper
Single subject – Realistic
A4 $450

A3 $610

Double subject – Realistic

A3 $720

Example of Meka’s detailed Watercolour/Gouache portrait –

Mini Acrylic Human Portraits – acrylic paint on hand cut 3mm MDF panels which you can hang in frames.

Single subject – Realistic
A4 $420

A3 $570

Double subject – Realistic

A3 $680

Example of Meka’s mini acrylic portrait –

Please read through the terms and conditions below before emailing Meka the requested information at the bottom of this page. In placing an order for a portrait means you are agreeing to these terms. 

Terms and Conditions for Portraits.

Please note anything not listed here may be in they FAQs page and are also covered as part of the terms. This is for Australian residents only at this time.

Payments

To secure a place on the wait list you will be required to pay a 20% deposit of the portrait amount. You then have the option to pay fortnightly payments until Meka is ready to start painting OR just pay the remaining balance prior to commencement. Payments are through PayPal only. 

As with all commissions payment in full is required prior to commencement and non refundable. Any deposit paid is also non refundable. If you do not go ahead with the portrait or fail to send Meka the reference picture within 1 month of her making contact that she is ready to start painting your booking will be cancelled and deposit forfeited. This holds up the waiting list and causes Meka to spend time chasing payments when she could be creating beautiful artworks. There will be 2 attempts of contact prior to the booking being cancelled and your deposit forfeited. 

Materials

Meka’s portraits are painted on high quality acid free paper with high quality lightfast watercolour/gouache paints or painted on gallery wrapped canvases/MDF with high quality artist paints. They will be sprayed with a finishing spray to protect them however care is still needed to keep portraits in the best condition. As with all commissions Meka reserves the right to use her artist flare and creativity. There may be a chance to make amendments, however in some circumstances it may be impossible to go backwards on an artwork. In this instance, Meka will endeavour to meet reasonable requests to make adjustments. Due to the detail Meka paints she will check your reference photo prior to commencing, if you are unable to provide an image that Meka feels she can work with any money will be refunded in full, this refund does not apply if you do not provide a photo in the required time above and break contact. 

Timeframes

If there is a specific occasion you require your portrait for it is best to get in touch with Meka as soon as possible to check her current workload. It will be at this time she will advise you if she thinks it is possible however there is no guarantee that it will be completed by the required date especially if enough time is not given. In saying this Meka has never failed to meet a required deadline. If your portrait is required in under 1 month there may be a rush order fee which will be determined based on the portrait size and style. Most portraits will be completed within 4-12 weeks from commencement.

Meka may decide to close the wait list for a period of time in order to complete all ordered portraits, this will not effect any portraits with deposits already paid.

Delivery

Meka sends all her portraits via tracked and insured postage, for watercolour portraits they are sent in rigid mailers with backing boards in cello bags or tubes depending on availability and the size of the portrait. Acrylic paintings on canvas or mdf will be packaged safely with extra mdf if required and boxed to be sent via courier. Delivery Australia wide is included in the portrait pricing unless Express post is required which will incur an additional fee. In the case of a damaged or lost item Meka will determine whether a refund or replacement portrait can be arranged, this will be determined on a case by case basis.

If you have any further questions do not hesitate to send through an email or contact her on Facebook.

 

To join the wait list and pay the 20% deposit please email the following information to Meka via the email address below –

– Full Name

– Mobile Number

– Email Address for PayPal Invoice

– Delivery Address

– Portrait type and size

– Whether you will be using the payment plan option or just paying the deposit and then remaining amount prior to commencement

– Is the portrait for a gift or for yourself? If it is a gift does the receiver follow A little bit of Meka on social media? Meka sometimes shares progress shots and completed works on instagram and facebook but will endeavour to keep it secret if needed

– Is it required by a certain date (see terms above)

– If you already have the photo/s you would like painted include them with your email, the best quality clear images are best for her to work from, if she feels a new photo is needed she will let you know prior to starting, if you are able to provide an image Meka is comfortable to work with any money will be refunded, this is to ensure the best work for you and no creativity blocks for Meka. 

Meka looks forward to working with you.