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Celebrate a beloved companion through a handcrafted portrait, created with careful attention to detail.

Custom pet portraits are made in Norway using pastel pencils and colored pencils, capturing the unique character, expression, and presence of your pet.

Choose a medium and review the commission guidelines before submitting a request.

A Soulful Portrait

Each piece is created with meticulous attention to detail, capturing presence, expression, and personality in a timeless artwork through carefully developed techniques and materials.

A meaningful keepsake for personal collections or as a deeply personal gift.

Secure a commission through the contact form, or send a direct inquiry to hello@selmaisfeld.com

Availability is limited and requests are reviewed individually.

Commission a Portrait

Choose Your Medium

Different approaches to capturing your pet

  • Soft, painterly portraits

    Realism in Pastels

    Created using professional pastel pencils and soft pastels on Clairefontaine Pastelmat.

    Completed within 1–3 weeks, depending on size, composition, and number of pets.


    Sizes & Pricing (single pet)

    30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 15.7 in)

    • 7,900 NOK
    • Suitable for:
            ● 1-2 full-body pets
            ● 1-3 head portraits with collar/accessories

    50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 in)

    • 13,500 NOK
    • Suitable for:
            ● Full-body compositions
            ● Multiple pets
            ● Multiple head studies
            ● Complex arrangements and multiple full-body subjects


    Additional pets

    • +20% per additional pet (head portraits)
    • +40% per additional pet (full-body portraits)


    Larger format recommended for more complex compositions.

  • Extremely detailed artworks

    Hyperrealism in Colored Pencils

    Created using Faber-Castell Polychromos on Strathmore Bristol 500 (100% cotton paper).

    These artworks are developed over several months, with extreme attention to detail.

    Due to the level of detail, pricing is based primarily on size and number of subjects.

    Full-body and head compositions are offered at the same price.


    Sizes & Pricing (single pet)

    18 × 21.5 cm (7 × 8.5 in)

    • 5,000 NOK
    • Best suited for close-up portraits with a focused level of detail

    25 × 30 cm (10 × 12 in)

    • 15,000 NOK
    • Increased detail and more developed compositions

    35.6 × 43.2 cm (14 × 17 in)

    • 45,000 NOK
    • Large-scale hyperrealism with extensive detail
    • Developed over a significantly longer period
    • Reserved for a very limited number of commissions (2 per year)

    58.4 × 73.7 cm (23 × 29 in)

    • 85,000 NOK
    • Ultra-large hyperrealism format
    • Designed for highly complex compositions and maximum detail
    • Reserved for a very limited number of commissions (1 per year)


    Additional pets

    Due to the level of detail, each additional subject significantly increases the time required.

    • +50% per additional pet (starting from the second pet)


    Availability

    Large and ultra-large hyperrealism artworks are very limited due to the time required to complete each piece.

Alternative Formats

Different ways to experience your portrait

  • Details of your Pet

    Miniature Hyperrealism Collection

    A curated series of miniature hyperrealism studies focusing on the small, defining details of your pet.


    Each piece captures a specific feature. such as a paw, snout, ear, eye, or fur texture, creating a collection that feels both intimate and complete.


    Rather than a full portrait, this format highlights the subtle elements that make your pet uniquely recognizable.

    Each artwork is created with Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils on Archival 100 % Cotton Paper.

    Sizes & Pricing

    6 × 6 cm (2.4 × 2.4 in)

    • 5,000 NOK
    • Set of 4 original miniature artworks
    • Each set is composed to work visually as a whole


    Additional pieces

    • +1,000 NOK per extra miniature


    Notes

    • Close-up detail studies only
    • Each piece focuses on a single feature
    • Not available as full portraits in this format

  • Original + Fine Art Prints

    Portrait Set

    A complete presentation of your portrait, combining the original artwork with archival-quality prints.

    This format is designed for both display and preservation, allowing the original to be kept safe while identical prints can be framed, shared, or gifted.


    Sizes & Pricing

    A5 (14.8 × 21 cm / 5.8 × 8.3 in)

    • 7,000 NOK (set)
    • 1 original artwork
    • 2 fine art prints


    Additional pieces

    • +300 NOK per fine art print


    Notes

    • Single pet only
    • Hyperrealistic colored pencil style
    • Prints are archival-quality and designed to closely resemble the original and last forever

Pet Portrait Submission Guidelines

Reference images

  • Photos must be sharp, clear, and taken in natural daylight.
  • Photographs should preferably be taken outside, but avoiding direct sunlight to prevent harsh shadows.
  • Ensure the pet’s face and body are fully visible, with good lighting and natural coloring.
  • Multiple reference images are encouraged to capture personality and details.
  • If you are unsure whether your photos are suitable, you are welcome to submit several options for review.

Pricing

Pricing is based on the chosen medium, size, and number of pets.

Each portrait includes one pet by default, and options for two-pet portraits are listed directly in the pricing tables.

Pastel portraits and hyperrealism in colored pencils follow separate pricing structures, reflecting differences in time, detail, and process.

For more complex compositions or additional pets beyond two, pricing is adjusted individually.

Please refer to the table below for full details.

Timeline

  • Commissions are currently open.
  • You will be contacted with an estimated start window after your booking is confirmed.
  • Turnaround time depends on the chosen medium:
          ● Pastel portraits: typically 2–3 weeks
          ● Hyperrealism (colored pencils): several months
  • Each artwork is completed individually. Start times may vary depending on demand.
  • A limited number of commissions are accepted to ensure quality.

Shipping & Handling

  • Each artwork is carefully protected using archival materials and rigid packaging to ensure safe international delivery. All shipments are fully insured and tracked.
  • Original pastel works on paper are delicate by nature and should be handled gently upon arrival. Detailed care instructions are provided with each piece.
  • In the unlikely event of transport damage, please contact within 24 hours with photographic documentation so the matter can be promptly resolved.

Price Overview

Custom Pet Realism Artworks

Pastel

Size Dimensions Price
Medium 30 × 40 cm 7,900 NOK
Large 50 × 70 cm 13,500 NOK

Additional pets:
+20% (head portraits)
+40% (full-body portraits)

 

Hyperrealism (Colored Pencil)

Size Dimensions Price
Small 18 × 21.5 cm 5,000 NOK
Medium 25 × 30 cm 15,000 NOK
Large 35.6 × 43.2 cm 45,000 NOK
Extra Large 58.4 × 73.7 cm 85,000 NOK

Additional pets:
+50% per additional pet

 

Miniature Collection

Format Price
Set of 4 miniatures (6 × 6 cm each) 5,000 NOK

Additional pieces:
+1,000 NOK per extra miniature

 

Portrait Set (Original + Prints) 

Format Price
A5 original + 2 A5 prints 7,000 NOK

Additional prints:
+400 NOK per extra print

Pinus Pinaster fine art print by Selma Isfeld

Inside the Studio

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