For delivery by Christmas, order by Monday, November 28.
Celebrate a beloved dog with a custom hand-painted portrait in watercolor by New York–based artist Christina Ruggieri.
Each portrait is created on archival cold-press paper to produce a treasured piece of elegant art that can be passed down for generations.
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HOW IT WORKS
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1. Place your order and choose your preferred portrait size.
2. Christina will contact you within 48 hours to request reference photos of the dog.
3. You will receive a sketch for approval before painting begins, giving you the opportunity to request any minor adjustments.
4. Once approved, Christina brings your pup “to life” in watercolor.
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HOLIDAY DEADLINE
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• Order by **November 28th** for delivery by **December 20th**.
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SIZE OPTIONS
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• 8" x 10" — head and bust of a single dog; an intimate composition
• 8" x 10" — full body of a single dog; best for a small dog
• 9" x 12" — full body of a single dog; best for a medium–large dog
• 9" x 12" — full bodies of two dogs
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WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
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• An original hand-painted portrait on archival watercolor paper
• Professionally mounted with a white archival mat (frame not included)l
• A high-resolution scan from which you can make prints
• **Price includes loosely rendered collars, tags, and leashes (if visible in your reference photo).**
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WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
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• Clear, well-lit photos that show the dog’s eyes and true coloring
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TIMING
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• Each portrait takes up to **12 hours** of focused painting time to allow the piece to “breathe” and the dog’s personality to emerge.
• Standard turnaround is approximately **3–4 weeks** outside of holiday periods.
• For Christmas delivery, please follow the November 24th order deadline above.
