Commission info
YOUR PORTRAIT
I enjoy drawing every subject possible from People to Dogs, Cats, Horses and Wildlife. If you would like to book your very own custom portrait with me, please follow the information below.
My process is really simple!
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Contact me with your reference photos and size options from below.
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A 50% deposit secures your booking and place on my schedule.
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When your portrait is complete and you are 100% satisfied with the final artwork the remaining 50% balance will be paid and your portrait will be shipped to you!
Step 1- Reference Photos
When placing your order for your custom portrait, please provide as many clear and high resolution images of your subject as possible in order for me to draw with detail, If the image is blurry or pixelated, it will be difficult to draw in a realistic style.
If your pet or loved one has sadly passed away, and new images are not possible, I would be happy to assist with enhancing the images to create the best portrait for you!
Good Reference Photos
Good Reference Images:
- Well lit environment
- Pose and posture of the dog
- Full body if possible.
- Lots of detail around the eyes and definition of fur.
- Taken from the subjects level.
Bad Reference Images:
- Poorly lit environment blurs the detail around the eyes and makes definition of fur hard to see
- Pose does not make for the best portrait,. Large sections of the body not visible.
- Subject looking up creates poor perspective.
Bad Reference Photos
Step 2 - Size & Price Guide
I am happy to offer custom sizes. Please contact me for a quote.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. This is non-refundable as you are booking a space on my calendar that could have been used by someone else.
Payments are made through my website & can be securely paid using a wide variety of credit & debit cards options including Visa, Mastercard, Amex + many more. Payments can also be made securely via PayPal
1 Subject
5..5" x 8.1"
14 x 21 cm (A5)
£95
11.8" x 15.7"
30 x 40 cm (A3)
£295
15.7" x 23.6"
40 x 60 cm (A2)
£495
23.6" x 33.4"
60 x 85 cm (A1)
£695
9.4" x 11.8"
24 x 30 cm (A4)
£195
12" x 12"
31 x 31 cm (Sq)
£295
16" x 16"
41 x 41 cm (Sq)
£495
27.5" x 39"
70 x 100 cm (A0)
£895
2 Subjects
9.4" x 11.8"
24 x 30 cm (A4)
£245
12" x 12"
31 x 31 cm (Sq)
£345
16" X 16"
41 X 41 cm Sq)
£545
23.6" x 33.4"
60 x 85 cm (A1)
£845
11.8" x 15.7"
30 x 30 cm (A3)
£345
15.7" x 23.6"
40 x 60 cm (A2)
£545
19.6" x 29.5"
50 x 75cm (A2.5
£745
27.5" x 39"
70 x 100 cm (A0)
£945
3 Subjects
13.7" x 19.6"
35 x 50 cm (A3.5)
£545
19.6" x 29.5"
50 x 75cm (A2.5)
£845
27.5" x 39"
70 x 100 cm (A0)
£1145
11.8" x 15.7"
30 x 40 cm (A3)
£495
15.7" x 23.6"
40 x 60 cm (A2)
£695
23.6" x 33.4"
60 x 85 cm (A1)
£945
4+ Subjects
11.8" x 15.7"
30 x 40 cm (A3)
£595
15.7" x 23.6"
40 x 60 cm (A2)
£795
23.6" x 33.4"
60 x 85 cm (A1)
£1095
13.7" x 19.6"
35 x 50 cm (A3.5)
£645
19.6" x 29.5"
50 x 75cm (A2.5)
£945
27.5" x 39"
70 x 100 cm (A0)
£1295
Step 3 - My Process
My portraits are created entirely by hand using one of two mediums.
Coloured Pencil
For small to medium sized portraits I tend to use coloured pencil. These are no ordinary coloured pencils, however!!
I only use the highest quality brands such as Faber Castell and Caran D'ache. They are renowned for their vibrant and consistent pigmentation and archival quality lightfast rating, ensuring that your portrait will stay vibrant and fade resistant for well over 100 years.
Adding a background to a coloured pencil portrait is a lengthy process, but i am happy to do so for an additional charge.
My equipment
Pencils
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Faber Castell Polychromos
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Prismacolor Premier
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Caran D'ache Luminance
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Caran D'ache Pablos
Paper
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Fabriano Artistico Hot Pressed 300g/sm
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Strathmore Bristol 500 Plate
My equipment
Pencils
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Caran D'ache, Derwent, Stabilo Carbothello & Faber Castell Pitt Pastel
Soft Pastels
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Sennelier & Faber Castell Soft Pastel sticks
Paper
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Clairefontaine Pastelmat Board
Pastel Pencil
For medium to large portraits, I would recommend Pastel Pencils.
Soft pastels make it easier to cover large areas with smooth and consistent layers, especially for background gradients.
Pastel Pencils are then used to build layers to create depth and tone before adding fine detail on top.
For all my Pastel Portraits I use Clairefontaine Pastelmat Surface, an acid free and lightfast paper/board with a velvet surface that holds pastel so well that you do not need to use fixative spray which can dull the colours.
Step 4 - Completion & Shipping
I would be happy to provide regular progress pictures throughout the drawing to ensure you're happy with the progress of your portrait, and make any changes you neccessary. Only when you're 100% happy with your portrait will the remaining balance be paid.
No artwork will be shipped without full payment.
I am happy to provide mounting and framing options as an add on.
Artwork will be well packaged and shipped via Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For Tracking Service. Shipping is free on all Small and Medium portraits, with a £10 charge for Large portraits.
