Pet portraits are perhaps the most fitting way to celebrate that special animal in your life, your best friend. If you are looking to commission a hand drawn, original piece of art for your home, or are looking for a gift for a loved one you have come to the right place. You can guarantee that many hours will have been spent in creating a true likeness and capturing the character of your pet. I work from photographs using the highest quality lightfast coloured pencils, building layers of colour to give depth and vibrancy to my drawings. Any animal is welcome! I ask for a 25%  booking fee (deposit*) to secure your portrait place, with the full balance due on completion.  *Deposits are non refundable except in the unlikely case where I have to cancel your booking, in which case I will refund your deposit in full.

 

It is helpful to send me as many good quality digital photographs that you can to help me achieve a realistic likeness of your beloved pet. You may already have some suitable photographs but if not here are a few tips abut taking good photographs of animals.

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1. Take the photo from the same level as them which may involve crouching down or even lying down - it makes a much better portrait.

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2. Take the photograph in natural light - not too many strong shadows if possible. A clear, bright morning is sometimes the best.

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3. Get as close to them as you can and try to get them to look straight at you. This may involve enlisting someone to help you by holding a treat above your head or make a noise to attract their attention.    

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4. I find that the best photographs are where you can clearly see the colours and the details in their eyes.

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Depending on suitable reference photographs being available portraits can be classic head and shoulders, a close-up, tight cropped face only or a full body drawing.  The size of the paper should be taken into consideration when making a decision on the style of portrait you would like.   Commissioning a portrait of a pet is often a entirely new experience for many people so it is understandable that you may have a lot of questions. Please contact me by filling in the contact form or sending me an email. I will always try to reply with 24 hours. During the drawing process, I can email photos of the 'work in progress'. Once your portrait is completed a scan will be emailed to you for approval. Once approved the balance is due either by bank transfer or Paypal.

 

I realise that many portraits are memorials and I will work from poor quality photographs where higher quality photographs are not available, but please understand that your portrait will be less detailed.  

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Prices are based on one subject, and the sizes are based on paper sizes. Additional animals in the same drawing are plus 50% per animal. Your portrait will be a good size within the page area. Postage is not included. There is a 25% booking fee to secure your commission space.

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