Yanira Lemus

Yuki’s portrait

Made in paint tool sai with a Wacom intuos small, took a month to completely finish this commission.

This was my grandparents' cat, Manchi.

While she was sniffing some plants in their yard, I took some pictures and drew her.

My grandfather passed away in 2024, and she died a few months later at 14 years old. She was very grumpy, but not with my grandparents. She was her favorite.

My grandmother also developed Alzheimer's around the same time, and my grandparents' house feels very strange now. Empty.

I always told my grandparents I would draw a portrait of their cats, but I only did a sketch of manchi, I never did a full portrait to show it to them and it saddens me somewhat.

I ask only because pet portraits are a lucrative market, but generally make the most money in oil. personally, I'd recommend charging a LOT more and doing oil portraiture. look up online what other are charging, generally I think in the hundreds of $$ if not thousand+ for perfect pieces. for advertising, I'd keep up Facebook, post locally like physically put up posters, here, and make sure you have a website and a form people can fill out.

I know the upfront cost of materials and a website may not be particularly feasible rn but making everything official looking and accessible I think could really help you make money off your incredible skill

First of all, thank you so much for your support 💗💗🙏

And answering your first question, it's a little difficult to do that in my country, because it’s veeeery expensive but I'd love to do it! Maybe I could sell prints in the future 🤔

And as for your other question, I've painted with oil paints before but the only problem is the price hehe 🫣For now, it's easier for me to paint with acrylics.

Also the goods news are that this month I have work to do!! 🤭 since I got three pet portrait commissions! I'd also love to improve my technique and my painting style. I feel like I still have a long way to go. But lately, I haven't had much time because I have a full time job :,(

(Btw All of my clients are from Facebook so I’ll keep advertising in there too)

PAY WHAT YOU WANT COMMISSIONS!!

Pay whatever you can afford at the time between $10-$70! The higher the amount the better quality the piece will be! 💗

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Please read my Terms and Conditions🫶

•One pet per piece.

•Simple flat colored background.

•Drawings may take 1-5 weeks to complete.

•Digital file only, I do not provide physical prints of the artwork.

•You will receive high quality files in your email (PNG and JPG)

•My default working size is 5000x5000px 300dpi aprox

•The artwork can be used by the client for any non-commercial purpose.

•Payments upfront only Via PayPal in USD. I will start with your drawing after I have received the payment. (Once the payment format has been sent in paypal, be sure to read my Terms and Conditions)

•No refunds after the payment is proceed, unless the artist fails to complete a commission for any reason, in which case, the client will be refunded in full.

•The artist has the right to reject a commission if the photos provided lack quality.