{"title":"Soul Bonds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"original-painting-commission-soul-bond-animal-familiar-pet-portrait","title":"Original Painting Commission - Soul Bond Familiar — Custom Animal Spirit or Animal Familiar Portrait Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Original Painting - Soul Bond Portrait - by artist Katrina Marie Lahaie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Soul Bond Familiar is a custom portrait of a physical beloved animal companion or symbolic animal familiar\/spirit guide,  painted by hand in my signature mythic expressive realism style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is for one portrait-style (upper body and head) original painting of a single animal presence. Your familiar may be inspired by a pet, a remembered animal companion, or an animal chosen for its personal or symbolic meaning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will create your custom painting using reference photos, stories, and color preferences. You may provide your own reference photos, or I will work from my own references when needed. One or two small symbolic details of your choosing,  may be included with the animal, such as a flower, charm, marking, or other meaningful element that represents the bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI translate these details into an original artwork that focuses on the spirit and presence of the animal, with a soft expressive painterly border\/background around the animal of either greenery, flowers, or color you may choose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne custom original animal portrait\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted by hand in gouache and oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated on cotton rag prepared paper and mounted to a wood panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSealed for a soft, luminous finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang or display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGift wrap available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 x 10 inches or 11 x 14 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the process works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter purchase, I will contact you by email to gather your reference photos if you have any, and details. You may share photos of the animal, color preferences, personality notes, and one to two chosen meaningful symbols if you wish,  (flower, charm, stone, etc) to include in the portrait. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final painting will be created in my signature painterly expressive realism style, with your familiar interpreted as a soulful, mythic presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow approximately 4–8 weeks for completion, depending on my current commission schedule. If you need the piece by a specific date, please contact me before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for one animal familiar only. For two animals or a relationship-based symbolic portrait, please choose the Soul Bond Pair commission listing or the Soul Bond- New Soul commission for a baby or new parents based symbolic portrait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a custom original painting, all commission sales are final once the work has begun. Feel free to contact me in advance of purchase with any questions and I will be more than happy to discuss details with you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Lahaie","offers":[{"title":"8 x 10 inchs","offer_id":52980086538549,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 x 14 inches","offer_id":52980086571317,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/2352\/0563\/files\/soulbondmockup.jpg?v=1781580968"},{"product_id":"original-painting-commission-soul-bonded-animal-pair-symbolic-couple-portrait","title":"Original Painting Commission - Symbolic Couple Portrait - Soul Bonded Animal Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoul Bond Pair — Custom Bonded Animal Spirit Pair or Symbolic Couple Portrait Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Soul Bond Pair is a custom symbolic portrait of two animal presences, created to honor a meaningful bond between two people, companions, or kindred spirits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis offering is for one portrait-style original painting of two animals in a paired heart like composition. The animals may commemorate a couple, partnership, handfasting or wedding bond, close friendship, family connection, or other soul-level relationship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach painting is created using animal choices (i.e. wolves, birds, horses, hares etc.), reference photos when available, stories, color preferences, and one or two small symbolic details. The paired animals are painted in my inward-facing, mirrored, or gently intertwined Soul Bond style, with soft faded atmosphere inspired by either a green grove or enchanted flower garden feeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original painting is in oil and gouache, with cold wax finish, mounted to a wooden panel. The sides of the panel are painted or gilded, your choice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: This is not a full landscape scene or open-ended illustration. The focus remains on the symbolic connection between the two animal presences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne custom symbolic portrait of two animal presences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted by hand in gouache and oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated on prepared paper and mounted to a wood cradle panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSealed\/waxed for a soft, luminous finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang or display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged for shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 x 14 inches or 16 x 20 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow the process works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter purchase, I will contact you by email to gather your details. You may share animal choices, reference photos if relevant, personality notes, favorite colors, meaningful botanicals, symbols, relationship details, or anything you would like me to consider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a symbolic portrait, and although my work is realism - it is expressive and not a photorealistic rendering. The final painting will be created in my signature style, with the two animals interpreted as mythic, soulful presences within a shared bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimeline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow approximately 6–10 weeks for completion, depending on my current commission schedule. If the piece is intended for a wedding, handfasting, anniversary, or other specific date, please contact me before ordering to confirm availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for a paired symbolic animal portrait only. It does not include a full landscape scene or more than two animal presences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a custom original painting, all commission sales are final once the work has begun. Feel free to contact me in advance of purchase with any questions and I will be more than happy to discuss details with you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Lahaie","offers":[{"title":"11 x 14 inches","offer_id":52980141850933,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16 x 20 inches","offer_id":52980181139765,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/2352\/0563\/files\/soul_bond_mockup2.jpg?v=1781582186"}],"url":"https:\/\/studiolahaie.com\/collections\/commissions.oembed","provider":"Studio Lahaie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}