Custom Saddle Stands & Pet Portrait Paintings - Nationwide
I offer pet portraits and custom-designed saddle stands-
PET PORTRAITS ---Pet Commission Information---
Your pet isn't just a cat or dog or horse. They're your passion, your companion, and your best friend and they deserve the royal treatment. What could be more royal than a hand-painted portrait? I take extra care to capture the unique personality and defining features of your prince or princess. In your choice of Pencil Sketch, Watercolor, or Acrylic. A pet portrait is a great gift idea for yourself or a special animal lover.
I work from your personal photos and require clear images in natural light to show off your pet’s true colors.
Graphite drawings---High detail sketches on high-quality paper start at $60 for an 8x10.
Watercolor---Watercolor on 140 lb watercolor paper. Start at $80 for 9x12
Acrylic--- on stretched canvas Start at $100 for 8x10.
Full body, Extra subjects, and Double Portraits containing Head/Shoulder + Full body are + 50% of the original price listed.
Detailed backgrounds [scenery] +25% original price listed.
All portraits come with complementary notecards made from the portrait along with envelopes.
Payment and Shipping
• Shipping $10/up. Free Shipping within lower 48 USA with purchase of 2 or more portraits.
• Commissions must be paid in full upfront.
• I accept Payments through Paypal
• I will pack it safely in a box or tube and mail it to you fully insured.
SUSAN'S SADDLE STANDS---“The second best place to set your saddle!”
Hello, fellow horse lovers!
My mission is simple: To make an affordable one-of-a-kind saddle stand and if desired, enable you to easily and cost-effectively afford a high-quality trophy for your horse club.
Whether you want to celebrate the love and special bond you have for your horses or memorialize a special horse or display the saddle of a loved one, or are looking for the most unique and meaningful gift you can give a horse lover… Susan’s Saddle Stands is here for you!
Prices start at around $200 (shipping not included) and go up depending on the complexity of the design.
If you have any other questions please message me, please kindly contact us through Petworks. Thank you!
Pricing Packages
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off any portrait or saddle stand over $200.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
all of lower 48.
What year did you begin serving pets?
since i was 12 years old and went door to door offering art and pet portraits.
How did you hone your craft?
years of practice
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
That each animal is with us for only a short time and a portrait is a way to memorialize them as an individual.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
All profits go to maintain my cat sanctuary with cats that others consider bad and are not able to be rehomed.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Pet Portrait Art
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Alpacas
- Birds
- Cats
- Chickens
- Chinchillas
- Dogs
- Ducks
- Ferrets
- Fish
- Frogs
- Gerbils
- Goats
- Guinea Pigs
- Hamsters
- Hedgehogs
- Horses
- Lizards
- Mice
- Parrots
- Rabbits
- Rats
- Snakes
- Turtles
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Do you offer mobile services?
- No
Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)
10% off any portrait or saddle stand over $200.
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
all of lower 48.
What year did you begin serving pets?
since i was 12 years old and went door to door offering art and pet portraits.
How did you hone your craft?
years of practice
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
That each animal is with us for only a short time and a portrait is a way to memorialize them as an individual.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
All profits go to maintain my cat sanctuary with cats that others consider bad and are not able to be rehomed.
🌟 Susan Barackman: Professional Pet Portrait Artist & Personalized One-of-a-Kind Art
❤️ The Artist’s Vision
Susan Barackman is a professional pet portrait artist dedicated to capturing the unique character of your companions. Serving clients in Paris TX, and nationwide, Susan specializes in hand-crafted fine art commissions. Unlike mass-produced prints, every piece from this studio is a one-of-a-kind work of art designed to reflect the soulful connection you share with your pet.
🌿 The Artistry Behind Your Portrait
Custom Hand-Crafted Art: Every commission is a unique collaboration between the artist and the pet parent, ensuring a result as unique as your pet.
Technical Expertise: Susan Barackman brings years of formal artistic training to highlight textures, lighting, and expressions that standard photography misses.
Premium Studio Materials: Utilizing professional-grade paints, pencils, or digital tools to ensure your investment stands the test of time.
Personalized Service: Enjoy a direct 1-on-1 creative process with the artist, from initial concept to the final reveal in Paris or anywhere in Texas.
A Lifetime Legacy: Commissioning an artist provides a one-of-a-kind heirloom that honors your pet's life and memory with dignity and grace.
🖼️ Artist Specialty Services
Signature Portraiture: The artist’s primary style, focusing on high-detail facial expressions and life-like accuracy.
Unique Concept Art: Collaborating with Susan to place your pet in stylized backgrounds or custom settings.
Memorial Artistry: A specialized, sensitive commission process for honoring pets who have passed, providing a beautiful tribute for families in Lamar County and beyond.
🦔 On Susan Barackman's listing page, use Send Message or Get Custom Quote to start a conversation about your one-of-a-kind commission. Susan can send you a personalized quote through the PetWorks inbox. You'll only pay when you book, and payment is handled securely on PetWorks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, or Klarna). A 10% Care Coverage fee at checkout gives you access to PetWorks' live Concierge team, full refunds if a booking is canceled through no fault of yours, and help resolving any booking issues — so you can focus on your new artwork with peace of mind.
📌 Tips for a Successful Commission
✅ Direct Communication: Use the PetWorks platform to share your pet's "story" with Susan so the artwork captures their true spirit.
✅ Quality Reference Material: High-resolution photos allow the artist to see the fine details of the fur and eyes for a more realistic portrait.
✅ Plan for Artistry: Remember that hand-crafted art takes time. Check with Susan Barackman for current studio lead times and shipping schedules from Paris.
Experience the mastery of a dedicated pet portrait artist. Whether you are in Paris, Texas, or anywhere across the country, Susan Barackman is ready to bring your vision to life. Contact Susan today to discuss your one-of-a-kind commission!
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