Your Painting Application Form
Thank you for your interest in commissioning a painting.
The next step is a short application form. This helps me learn more about your dog (or meaningful animal) and ensures we’re a great fit for a commission. Taking the time to fill it in helps me create something truly special.
I’m best known for my bold, expressive dog portraits – paintings that are truly recognisable as your dog, while also capturing their character, personality, and energy. My aim is to create a piece that feels full of love, connection, and presence – the way your dog looks at you, which is something completely unique.
These questions help me understand your dog, your story, and what makes this painting meaningful to you. There’s no right or wrong way to answer, and there’s no need to rush. Most people find it helpful to respond from the heart rather than overthinking it.
Submitting this form doesn’t commit you to a commission. It simply allows me to review your request personally and decide whether it’s the right fit for my style and upcoming availability. If it is, I’ll be in touch by email to talk through next steps.
Thank you for taking the time to share a little about your dog – it really does make all the difference to the final painting.
A Reminder Of How It Works
The process is intentionally calm, considered, and designed to make
the experience as personal and enjoyable as possible.
I have limited spaces available each year, which are offered on a first come first served basis.
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Register your interest using the
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I'll send you a personal email with
the full application form, and
everything you need to
secure your booking.
Personal
Service
I guide you through providing
reference photos, then create your
special painting in my unique style.
The Investment
This reflects the time, care, and creative focus involved in producing a one-of-a-kind artwork.
To make the process comfortable and unrushed, the investment is spread across stages - beginning with a booking deposit to secure your place, followed by two further payments: one before your painting begins, and the final balance once it’s complete.
Please note shipping is not included.
The most popular option is the 60 cm painting. It is the optimum size for my signature portraits full of splashes and pattern, designed to hold visual weight and presence within a space.
Painted on a specially prepared wooden board and framed in a real wood contemporary floating frame.
These paintings are a lot more labour-intensive and require additional studio time, so availability is extremely limited. If you want to really make a statement, it'll blow your socks off!
This beauty is painted on a chunky board with gorgeous wooden sides, without a frame.
Rated 4.8 based on 797 verified reviews"A magical experience"
The whole process from start to finish has been wonderful!
Other Animals!
Although there are a lot of dogs featured here, I do take commissions for lots of other animals too!
This colourful Sulphur-crested cockatoo was painted specially for a lovely Australian couple living in London who wanted something to remind them of home. They picked out colours they wanted to include , and I brought him to life with my unique painting technique.
Sarah was a real pleasure to work with. She was very professional and made sure that the style and colours were what we wanted, without overwhelming us with choices. She has made a painting for us that is now the best piece of art in the house. It makes me happy every time I look at it.
Each animal deserves
their own space
I only paint one subject per painting as each animal deserves their own space.
Although I realise some of you would prefer 2 doggies on one painting it just doesn't work with my technique and style. It is much better to give each one my full attention and capture their unique character without them fighting for attention. If you want 2 or more, please add more paintings at time of booking.
Get your painting
featured
All commissioned paintings will be featured on my website and will be available as prints and canvases.
This means you can also treat family members to a print to match your painting, and you will receive a special discount to use. Hurray!
“I love it so much, it makes
me smile every day”
Rated 4.8 based on 797 verified reviews
"Barney is stunning, I am absolutely thrilled to bits!
Thank you Sarah, Barney is famous!!!!"
"It has been a truly wonderful experience, I don't quite remember when I was last so excited about gifting a present. Sit back and smile, knowing you have such an incredible gift that makes so many so happy." Louise
"This was the first time I've commissioned a painting and I have to say the whole process was a great experience, from working with Sarah to choose the best images for the commission, through the frequent updates on progress, to receiving the painting itself! My husband is absolutely delighted with 'his boy' and Loki's likeness and personality just jump out from the canvas. We love it!" Lesley
“From the very beginning of the commission Sarah was so easy to deal with. I needed a bit of help getting the right light and size of picture for Sarah to capture all the detail and Sarah provided this without hesitation. After a few rounds of vetting my photography skills, we settled on a pic. As the commission developed Sarah provided progress updates with pictures so I could see the transformation from start to finish which was fantastic to see.
When it arrived and I could see it in real life I couldn’t have been happier! The commission was a gift for my wife’s birthday. She was delighted with it and Jimmy now hangs in our hall at the front door so our family and friends can see him first when arriving. We’ve recently taken another furry friend and once he’s fully grown, we won’t hesitate to have another commission done by Sarah of him.” David
“Sarah was excellent at communicating with us during the entire process of having Winstons’ picture painted, checking in on style, colours, format and providing regular updates. Linda was absolutely blown away with your painting. You captured his best quizzical pose in such a unique style. Thank you so much!" David
"My experience with Sarah has been simply wonderful. From my first contact with Sarah to the excitement of seeing our special painting in person, it has felt like working with a friend. Each step of the process was easy and fun." Thank you, Chris
Frequently
Asked Questions
Let's get you some answers!
How long will it be before I can book my painting?
You will receive an exclusive link to the full application form as soon you're on the list.
Can I put more than one animal on my painting?
No, I only paint one animal per painting. It doesn’t work with my style to add more than one.
Can I have a different size?
At the moment I am only able to offer 60cm paintings, and a few 100cm per year.
Do you offer discounts?
Not on original paintings
I want an animal that isn’t a pet, is that ok?
HELL YES! I love painting all animals!
Do I have to pay upfront?
You must pay a deposit to secure your booking. When I start the painting, 50% is payable, with the remainder due on completion
