Dedicated portraiture, even more special than your favourite photograph, a pet portrait unique to you is a delightful way to celebrate your companion; a gift or simply a dedicated lifetime memento, a special addition to those moments captured on a photograph.
Whether you’re commissioning a pet portrait, or purchasing a wildlife art print, each portrait is 100% hand drawn using the finest quality materials.
Through application and patience, the precision and time I dedicate to each hand drawn piece results in photo realism from a classic drawing style. The process of building up layers to recreate texture and depth through delicately placed pencil strokes goes to ensure each portrait captures that unique heart and essence of your pet.
COMMISSION INFO
I work using the highest grade coloured pencil, Caran d’Ache Luminance and Faber-Castell Polychromos, on hot pressed Fabriano Artisco cotton paper. Their combined lightfast and archive qualities ensure an enduring longevity over decades of your portrait.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long will the Portrait take to complete?
My a portrait drawings generally take 2 - 3 weeks to complete on starting on receipt of your deposit. If you have any specific deadline date in mind, please let me know when booking.
What photographs do you need?
I usually work from one favourite photograph, although any accompanying photo would be helpful for additional detail. Photos you supply should ideally be clear and of high resolution. Taken at eye level - a good quality headshot is ideal - photos taken in natural light preferably outdoors are best to work from. I need to be able to see your pet’s eyes clearly in order to best capture their essence and character. The better the photograph, the better the drawing.
Email your photograph to me. If you do not have photographs readily available, I can photograph your pet for you; free of charge on a round trip of less than 25 miles in South Norfolk.
For full details click here for Terms & Conditions
A £25 deposit secures and books your portrait, to be made 7 days prior to starting your portrait. This deposit becomes non-refundable once your portrait has been started. The remaining balance is to be paid within 14 days of completion, before your portrait is sent.
Your portrait will be presented mounted with back board and with its individually signed & stamped Certificate of Authenticity and unframed, leaving you free to choose your preferred style of frame with a professional framer of your choice.
How much will it cost to deliver my Portrait?
Memorial Pet Portraits. I’m sensitive to the loss of furry friends no longer with us; I can work with you from heritage photographs for that legacy portrait of your loyal companion, so special to those who have been so much of a presence and importance. If the time is right, please let me know what I can do for you.
Packing and delivery usually costs £10. This may vary depending on size and carriage charges, however I will agree with you ahead of any charges at time of completion. If you’re local to South Norfolk, I can offer to deliver your portrait in person. If I’m unable to deliver, your portrait will be shipped by Tracked delivery.
When your portrait is completed, I will send you a photograph of the finished piece. Once you are happy, the remaining payment can be made.
Do you take on work other than Pet Portraits Commissions?
Additionally
Yes. British wildlife in particular, and worldwide/exotic animals and birds too. Bespoke pieces you would like can be composed to order, using the same process as for Pet Portraits, with sizing, pricing, timescales etc. as agreed. Click here for more details.
How do I pay for my Portrait?