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The Christmas Collection

The Christmas Collection

A hand-painted watercolour portrait of your pet, painted and posted in time for Christmas. Limited places.

Christmas Pet Portrait Booking

Reserve Your Christmas Place

Christmas Pet Portrait Booking

A hand-painted watercolour portrait of your pet, painted by me and posted in time for Christmas.
1 pet

Your place is reserved per pet painted, not portrait size β€” 2 pets uses 2 of this collection's places.

$50.00 deposit today

Fully credited toward your final portrait price. Non-refundable, but transferable to a future collection if your plans change.

You'll receive a confirmation email straight away, and I'll be in touch when it's your turn to send your pet's photos.

Painted and posted in time for Christmas
Hand-painted entirely by Annalise β€” never outsourced
Digital reveal before your portrait ships
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What's Included

Every Christmas Commission Includes

1

Original Hand-Painted Artwork

Painted entirely by Annalise on premium watercolour paper β€” no prints, no outsourcing.

2

Certificate of Authenticity

A signed certificate confirming your portrait is an original, one-of-one artwork.

3

Digital Reveal

A photo of your finished portrait, shared before it ships, so you're the first to see it.

4

Posted Before Christmas

Sent with tracking ahead of the Christmas post cut-off, ready to give.

The Details

Everything About This Commission

Last year, my Christmas Pet Portrait spots sold out so quickly β€” so this is your early chance to secure one for 2026! πŸŽ„

Each piece is painted with love, care, and a whole lot of attention to detail to make sure your furry (or feathered!) friend is captured perfectly in time for Christmas.

🎨 Here’s what’s included:

  • A one-of-a-kind custom portrait of your pet
  • Hand-painted using the highest-quality watercolour paints on 300gsm paper
  • Comes with a care card + certificate of authenticity

πŸ’Œ How it works:
Once you reserve your spot, you’ll be added to my Christmas portrait list. I’ll keep you updated on where I’m up to, and when it’s your turn, I’ll email you for all the juicy details (photos, names, quirks β€” the fun stuff!).

To secure your booking, a $50 deposit is required. The remaining balance is due once your portrait is complete.

Please note β€” portraits are painted and shipped in the order they’re booked.

The Journey

From Reservation to Christmas Morning

1

Reserve Your Christmas Place

Christmas places are strictly limited. Once you've reserved, your portrait is locked into my Christmas painting queue, and I work through portraits in the order they were booked.

2

Booking Confirmation

You'll receive a confirmation email straight away with everything you need to know about what happens next.

3

I'll Be in Touch for Your Photos

When it's your turn, I'll reach out to collect your pet's photos and details. I'll also share exactly what makes the best reference images so your portrait turns out beautifully.

4

I Paint Your Portrait

Every portrait is painted by hand using professional watercolours. I work on one commission at a time, giving each pet the care and attention they deserve.

5

Your Digital Reveal

Before your portrait is packaged, I'll send you a digital preview so you can see your finished artwork before it leaves my studio.

6

Posted in Time for Christmas

Your original portrait is carefully wrapped and sent with tracking before the Christmas post cut-off, ready to unwrap on the day.

Reference Photos

Choosing the Perfect Photo

Great Reference Photos
  • Natural daylight, no flash
  • Taken at your pet's eye level
  • Clear, in-focus close-up of the face
  • A relaxed, natural expression
Photos to Avoid
  • Dark or blurry photos
  • Taken from above, looking down
  • Sunglasses, hats or filters over the face
  • Very low resolution or heavily cropped

Not sure your photo will work? Send it my way after you reserve.

The Portfolio

A Selection of Recent Portraits

My Promise

Painted By Me. Always.

Every portrait that leaves my studio is painted entirely by me, by hand. Nothing is outsourced. Nothing is rushed. Your pet receives the same care and attention I'd give my own.

I only take on as many Christmas places as I can paint properly before the post cut-off, which is why this collection is so limited.

Collector Stories

Kind Words From Fellow Pet Lovers

Questions

Everything You're Wondering

If you need it for Christmas, book here. General bookings are painted in the order they're reserved, and I can't promise those will arrive before Christmas.

Every Christmas booking is painted and posted in time for Christmas. Once it's posted, delivery is in Australia Post's hands, so I post ahead of their Christmas cut-offs.

When it's your turn in the Christmas queue, I'll email you to collect your pet's photos and any details you'd like included. Keep an eye on your inbox (and junk folder) so we stay on track for Christmas.

Of course. Just let me know where you'd like it posted when I reach out for your photos. If you're trying to get photos without spoiling the surprise, send me a message and I'm happy to help.

Absolutely β€” your booking is based on the number of pets, not the portrait size, so simply select the right number when reserving.

Yes β€” memorial portraits are some of the most meaningful work I do, and I treat them with extra care.

Once you reserve, I hold one of my limited Christmas places for you and turn away other bookings for that spot. It's fully credited toward your final portrait price, so it's never an extra cost, just paid upfront.

Your deposit isn't refundable, but it is transferable β€” just let me know and I'll move it to a future collection whenever the timing suits you better.

Ready When You Are

Secure Your Christmas Place

Christmas places are limited, and once they're gone, Christmas bookings close.

Reserve My Christmas Place