COMMISSIONS
A popular choice for pet owners! Whether it is of your current pet(s) or as a memorial piece, I will take great pride in creating the portrait for you. This is also a great gift idea for your friend, family member or loved one!
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I use high quality pastels on Pastelmat which allow me to create great detail and produce an overall high-quality drawing.
My commission books are not just for pets, so if you have a wildlife piece in mind, please fill out the same request form below and specify your requirements.
THE PROCESS
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deciding the portrait size
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choosing the main reference photo
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booking in your portrait
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the drawing process
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completion
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packing and delivery
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To secure your place on my commission booking list, I take a non-refundable 50% deposit via bank transfer. The remaining 50% balance will be due once the portrait is complete.​
PRICE LIST 2024
Artwork Size | (Mounted To) | 1 Subject | 2 Subjects | 3 Subjects | + Simple Background | + Detailed Background |
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9" x 12" | (12" x 15") | £240 | £290 | - | +£40 | +£80 |
7" x 9" | (10" x 12") | £140 | - | - | +£25 | +£50 |
12" x 16" | (16" x 20") | £340 | £400 | £460 | +£55 | +£110 |
REFERENCE PHOTOS & BOOKING
Below is a guide for taking photographs for your portrait. I use one main photograph for the portrait but do ask for additional reference photographs if you would like particular details that are not obvious in the main photograph - for example, eye or fur colour.
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Please note that this is only a guide as I understand that it will not be possible to retake photographs of pets who have sadly passed. However, I would appreciate the highest quality photograph you have.
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Once we have discussed, and confirmed, the reference photo and the deposit has been paid, I will book in your portrait.
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It is completely up to you whether you would like to receive progress photographs or wait until the portrait is finished, just let me know what you would prefer.
COMPLETION, PACKING & DELIVERY
​It is recommended that pastel artwork is mounted, therefore I mount your artwork free of charge with acid-free mountboard (see table above for mount dimensions) so please take this into consideration when buying a frame. Care instructions will be provided with your portrait.
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The portrait will be presented with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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All commissions are sent via Royal Mail Next Day Delivery, which is trackable and should be with you the next working day.