# Official Artist Brief Template

**Commission Reference:** PP-YYYY-XXX  
**Date Brief Approved:** [Date]  
**Client Name:**  
**Pet Name, Species, Breed/Age:**  
**Portrait Purpose:** (Celebration / Memorial / Gift / Legacy)

## 1. The Commission Parameters
- **Selected Style & Medium:**  
- **Size & Substrate:**  
- **Investment Level:**  
- **Target Delivery Window:**  
- **Artist Assigned:**  

## 2. Physical Description (Objective & Precise)
[Write a detailed, almost forensic description of the animal's appearance based solely on the reference photos. Include proportions, coat texture and color variations, ear shape and position, eye shape and expression, muzzle, whiskers, tail, distinctive markings, scars, or asymmetries.]

## 3. The Living Spirit (Emotional Core)
[2–4 rich paragraphs. Include direct client quotes wherever they reveal character. Describe the personality the client wants the viewer to feel: dignity, playfulness, quiet watchfulness, fierce loyalty, gentle mischief, etc. This is the most important section.]

## 4. Visual Reference Package
- Primary hero photograph: [description + why it was chosen]
- Secondary angles & details: [list with specific callouts]
- Lighting & mood references (if any):
- Background or environmental desires:

## 5. Artistic Direction
- **Core Mood to Capture:**
- **Elements to Emphasize:**
- **Elements to Subtly Include or Hint At:**
- **Elements to Avoid or Minimize:**
- **Special Requests (text, signature, framing notes):**

## 6. Technical Considerations & Risks
[Any known challenges from photo analysis: very dark coat, unusual angle, complex background removal, etc. How the artist might address them.]

## 7. Client Context & Relationship
[Why this portrait matters to the client. Any sensitive history the artist should know with compassion.]

## 8. Studio Guardrails
- Standard revision allowance: 2 rounds
- Any pre-approved deviations:
- Internal notes for production team:

**Client Signature of Approval:** ___________________________ **Date:** ___________
**Artist Acknowledgment of Receipt:** ___________________________ **Date:** ___________