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 chosen photographs 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.
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.
How much will it cost to deliver my Portrait?
The beauty of a Memorial Pet Portrait. I am 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 is included. If you are 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.
How do I pay for my Portrait?
What materials do you use?
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.
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.
Can you help me with anything else?
PRICING YOUR PORTRAIT INVESTMENT
6 x 8”
9 x 12”
12 x 16”
16 x 20”
£165
£210
£265
£370
Your portrait includes consultation, composition layout, and is curated using the finest premium quality archive 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.
From Favourite Photograph to Personalised Portrait
Pricing and sizing are for single subject head and neck portrait. For other sizes, multiple subjects and statement pieces of artwork please get in touch for an individual quote.
Tell me what you’re looking for, portrait size your pet’s name/breed etc. You’re welcome to contact me with any questions; use my Contact page or just drop me a line at mark@markstockingsart.co.uk
Completing your details does not require payment at this stage. After I receive your details and we confirm your portrait details, I will invoice you for the £25 deposit, the remaining balance is due on completion of your portrait.
COMMISSION AND BOOK IN YOUR PET PORTRAIT
Celebrate your pet with a hand drawn portrait. Dedicated portraiture, even more special than your favourite photograph, a pet portrait unique to you is a delightful way to celebrate your beloved companion; a gift or simply a dedicated lifetime memento, a special addition to those moments captured on a photograph.
I’d love to work with you to celebrate that special companion in your life. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about my work and how I can provide you with your bespoke portrait.
Each portrait meticulously hand-drawn in professional coloured pencil to celebrate the character of your cherished companion, delicately composed and rendered in a portrait you can cherish for years to come. A timeless, realistic portrait from your photo.
TRANSFORM YOUR BELOVED PET TO TIMELESS ART
Book a commission by simply filling in your details below.
I will then discuss with you approximate timescale of when your portrait will be completed.
On agreeing dates, I will take a £25 deposit, with balance due on completion.
CHOOSE YOUR REFERENCE PHOTO | CHOOSE YOUR PORTRAIT SIZE | BOOK YOUR PORTRAIT
Thank you for taking the time to consider choosing me to provide you with locally made artwork. I hope your portrait brings you years of pleasure as much as the joy I will have had in its creation.
I look forward to speaking with you soon; please do contact me if you have any questions. If you’d like to further support me, why not follow me on Instagram and tell your family and friends about my work.
If you feel would love a pet portrait of your very own, I’d be delighted to hear from you if you would complete your details below. I take on commissions all year round.
Wildlife, animals and birds; 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 to see more of my work.
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