Commissions
Having a portrait of your pet is an everlasting reminder for many people of happy times.
I offer a wide variety of sizes and budgets to suit you.
Please browse the options and message me with any questions you have.
For memorial portraits, I know it is not possible to improve on the photographs you have. So, once accepted, these may take a while longer to complete and have slightly less detail.
All portraits are hand-drawn with lightfast pencils.
It's Pawfect!
Your pet's paw, hand-drawn and in a mount. The paw area is 4" x 3" and the mount 6" x 4" so it's ready to slot into any suitable frame £45
Hoofing Around
A larger pet like a horse? A side or underneath drawing of the hoof. The image area is 6 1/2" x 9" mounted and will fit within a standard A4 frame.
£75
Friends
A full pet or head portrait within A4. A second pet may be added for an additional £60
£120
Mini Memories
Want a small portrait of your pet?
This is drawn in the same size frame as the paw print £65
Heads Up
A very popular size head portrait of your pet in a mount. Size as per Hoofing Around £95
Wagging Tails
A larger portrait 11" x 17" that suits full body or two animals. The second subject is an additional £70
£210
PHOTO ASSISTANCE
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PET
We always snap away at our pets when they are doing crazy things that display their personality.
For completing a commission, the photograph quality is important for the finished piece.
You can take your pictures with a camera or a mobile device. Send them to me in the largest file size you can. If you have printed images, scan them at the highest resolution.
When taking the photo, it's best to do so at your pet's eye level and in good, natural light. Avoid bright sunlight, as it can create harsh shadows and affect the overall quality of the image.
Don't use a flash, as this will give red-eye.
Try to fill the whole screen with your pet's head so that details are clear and sharp: I can only draw what I see.
For a memorial portrait, I will work with you to develop the best portrait possible and give you realistic expectations.
You do not have to be a great photographer; you just have to take plenty of photographs and filter out the bad ones afterwards.
Take your time and have fun. Please don't edit the photos, as this will hamper my colour selection. If the colour is slightly wrong, attach a photo with a more suitable colour; even if it's out of focus, I can work that in.
If you aren't sure, just ask. I'm happy to help.
