ALL ABOUT BRITT'S PET PORTRAITS

Britt Zaist's fluid and expressive line can capture the essence of your own pet. Your dog's expression - his (her) tilt of the head - your cat's stretch - sleeping position; these can all be caught in her black ink portraits.

For many years, Britt has drawn the street dogs of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - all breeds and mixes. She has done portraits of Great Danes, Dachshunds, and Chihuahuas, to name a few. From her travels in Southern Africa she returned with magnificent images of hippos, warthogs, and parrots. She has been around dogs and cats all her life; she was a kennel girl for more than 20 Boxers ("that's a lot of poop," she says).

To commission your pet's portrait, you should send at least 5 photos, preferably by regular mail, though they can also be scanned and sent by email. Please note any unique characteristics of your pet that make it more your individual pet, such as different physical markings, a special collar or toy or activity. Britt will make 3 to 5 original drawings for your approval by email. If you're not happy with the results for any reason, you have no further obligation and all photos will be safely returned. Or, you may select one or more of the drawings and purchase them by payment via PayPal.com, American Express, deposit to her U.S. bank, or International Money Order. On receipt of payment, the drawings will be shipped flat, unmatted and unframed, via UPS or a similar carrier.

Prices and sizes:
1 Drawing: 8" x 11.5" = $70 US plus shipping
2 or more Drawings of the same pet = $50 US each plus shipping
Combination portraits of pets are a higher price depending on the numbers involved.

It's worth noting that since these original drawings are in lightfast permanent ink and are done in black and white using an economy of line, they can easily be scanned, silkscreened or embroidered for use on personalized stationery, notecards or even your own tee shirts.