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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS
PET PORTRAITS
It is my great honour to introduce you to the Intrusive Thoughts series.
A slight departure from my usual body of work, this alla prima oil collection asks one very serious question: what if?
What if a kookaburra was a pirate?
What if a frog was a gentleman?
Each piece is painted in a single sitting, surrounded by family noise, snacks, and half-finished cups of coffee. They are not overworked. They are not laboured. They are pure joy—created for the sheer love of making.
At its heart, this series is a playful exploration of the bizarre, the whimsical, and the somewhat precarious ecosystem that exists inside my mind. It is proof that not every thought needs to be sensible to be meaningful—some simply want to make you smile.
If one of these paintings makes you laugh, feel lighter, or think “I didn’t know I needed that, but I do”… it might just belong with you.
Intrusive Thoughts — Commission Edition
Ever wondered what your dog would look like as a wizard?
Your cat as royalty?
Or an animal doing something it has absolutely no business doing?
I now offer custom Intrusive Thoughts commissions, where collectors can request a specific animal, concept, or even their own beloved pet—reimagined with humour, heart, and a touch of delightful absurdity.
These pieces are painted quickly and intuitively, embracing imperfection, personality, and joy. Every commission is entirely one-of-a-kind and created in the signature Intrusive Thoughts style.
Details
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Alla prima oil painting
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12 × 12 inch gallery-wrapped thick-edge (4cm) canvas
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AU$250 unframed OR AU$390 finished in Oak floating frame.
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Free shipping Australia-wide
INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS
Pet Portrait Deposit
$65.00 AUD Limited stock
The purchase of this deposit reserves your spot in the 2026 Quarter 1 Comission calender.
Once received, you will recieve an email from me to collect all necessary information, and hear your thoughts and ideas for the finished piece!
For more information on the process please read the process break down below.
Please note that depositis are non-refundable, and used to secure your spot in the comissions calender.
If you would like to cancel your commission after the deposit has been paid, this amount can be used as credit for any other product on the website.
The comission Process
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Getting Started
Secure your spot in the Intrusive Thoughts Commissions calendar by purchasing the deposit above.
After purchase, I will be in touch via the provided email address to collect your thoughts and inspirations for the piece.
I will ask you to provide clear high quality images of your pet, as well as the planned character information. Be as imaginative as you’d like! feel free to share specific colours or inspirations... the sky is the limit!
Pet image specifications:
In order to get the most out of your portrait, I do need a nice clear reference of your pet so that I can see all of its beautiful markings and characteristics. As these are head and shoulder pieces, images of the face are the most helpful.
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The Painting Process
With the reference material of your pets, and the design brief we built in our email, the creative process will begin!
Your portrait will be completed alla prima in oil paint within 1-4 weeks of your deposit being paid.
You will be kept up to date with the progress and expected completion times as we go.
Once the pieces is finished, you will receive a photo for approval.
If you would like to order fine art prints of your piece ( to give to friends or family) this can be organised at this time.
Fine art prints will incur an additional cost:
8x8in print - $45ea
12x12in print- $49ea
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Final Steps
Before your painting can depart from the studio to your home, it will need an additional few days to cure and be varnished and framed.
During this time, the final invoice will be sent out for the outstanding balance.
Once the invoice is paid, and the painting is fully completed, it will be delivered through Australia post to your doorstep alongside a certificate of Authenticity and any additional art prints.
Shipping is no additional cost and is included in the commission cost.
Please note....
The original pet portrait will be yours. I, however, retain the copyright to and reproduction rights of the all artworks created in my studio.
The purchase or commissioning of an original painting does not grant you permission to create or sell reproductions. This is inclusive of but not limited to: posters, printing, merchandise etc.
I may use digital copies of this artwork in markerting, promotion, and retain the rights to make prints from all of my artworks.
The process of this artwork may be shown on social media for advertising purposes.
