COMMISSION A PORTRAIT

Create a stunning keepsake with my pet and person portrait commissions. Using high-quality Pastels or Charcoal, I deliver highly detailed and artwork tailored to your beloved subjects. Each portrait is meticulously hand-drawn with premium Faber Castell, Derwent, and Caran d'Ache Pastel pencils on Clairfontaine paper. I focus on capturing the unique personality of each subject, paying special attention to their eyes, as I believe they truly reflect their character.

PRICES

Pastel Portraits

  • Mini Size

    15x20cm

    Single Subject Only

  • £40

  • Small Size

    24x30cm

    Single Subject Only

  • £60

    Scenic background +£15

  • Medium Size

    30x40cm

    Add £30 per additional subject

  • £90

    Scenic background +£20

  • Large Size

    40x50cm

    Add £40 per additional subject

  • £120

    Scenic background +£30

  • X-Large Size

    50x70cm

    Add £55 per additional subject

  • £190

    Scenic background +£45

  • XX-Large Size

    70x100cm

    Add £75 per additional subject

  • £260

    Scenic background +£60

Firstly you will need to decide what size portrait you would like, consider landscape or portrait orientation, if you are unsure I can advise on what would best suit the reference photos you provide. Think about where in your home your portrait will be displayed, whether this will be on a table, on a wall as part of a set or as a stand alone piece as scale is important!

For custom sizing or more than 4 subjects please contact me for a quote.

REFERENCE PHOTOS

You will need at least one good quality photograph of your pet, you can decide whether you would like a full body or a head and neck portrait. It is important that the eyes are clear as this is what conveys so much of their character. Natural lighting, by a window or preferably outdoors with light source in front of your subject. 

​I can work from older photos if it isn't possible to take new ones, however I would usually suggest choosing a smaller sized portraits as larger portraits require much more detail.

I generally use one main photo to draw from but I recommend sending 2-3 so I can get a sense of your pets character and ensures I can see details like markings clearly. But the more the better!

Photos taken at eye level work best, this helps to avoid their features looking distorted. Photos taken at about arms length are ideal.

If you are looking for a portrait of multiple subjects, the reference photo doesn't need to include them all as I can put different photographs together. I usually ask for individual photographs as well anyway as group photographs often lack the detail I need. 

If you are unsure of whether your images are suitable please feel free to email me a selection of the ones you have, I can offer advice on what are best to draw from. 

Reference Photo Guide

BOOKING YOUR PORTRAIT

Once you have decided on a size and gathered a selection of reference photos, the next step is to get in contact with me. I do have a waiting list so please let me know at time of booking if you require your portrait for a certain date and I will try my best to meet this for you.

To secure a place on my waiting list I require a non-refundable £20 deposit via bank transfer. The remaining payment can be made when the drawing is complete. The deposit will go towards the cost of your portrait.

If you would like to pay in instalments this can be arranged, your portrait will be shipped once your payment is complete.

I will contact you when I start your portrait and confirm size and composition if you have multiple subjects.

Rhodesian Ridgeback pastel drawing, realistic pet portrait

PROCESS

You will receive updates throughout the process, this also gives you the chance to change anything that you might not be happy with. 

COMPLETION

I will send you a scan of the portrait when it is complete for you to approve it. Once you are 100% happy with your portrait the remaining payment can be made. Once payment is complete your portrait will be shipped!

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