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Commission your pet portrait
I work on a first come first serve basis, and when you get booked in you will be added to my waiting list. My waiting list can be a few months wait, depending on the amount of commissions I have on at any one time. But please do get in touch if you need the portrait by a certain date and I can let you know if I can meet your deadline.
Mini portraits are quicker and do not have a waiting list, (approx 4 week turnaround, limited spaces).
Process
To get booked in and be added to my waiting list it is a non-refundable 50% deposit of the total portrait price. I can offer payment installments if preferred, just get in touch and we can discuss options. Payments can be made via bank transfer, gift voucher or I can email you an invoice using Square where you can pay by card.
When I am nearing starting your portrait I will be in touch to let you know. I will usually send you a photo of the pencil outline sketch on the canvas before starting the painting (I don’t tend to do this with charcoal or small portraits). You will receive a photo of the completed portrait for your approval, the remaining 50% balance can then be paid before dispatching the portrait to you. Portraits are sent fully insured to any UK address, excluding NI.
So, what to do first?
Before getting booked in it is best to email me with your reference photo for the portrait, and any other photos that you think will be helpful. Also, which portrait type and size you are interested in. Some of you know exactly what you want, and some would like my advice on which photo reference to go with, which size etc. Whatever your preferences, we can discuss all of this through email.
The most important thing is the reference photo of the pet. I work from one photo for the portrait, with my style of painting I cannot combine photos to create the perfect pose. So to have a good artwork, it needs to be a good photo. One where the pet is in a pose you would like to be painted, and also clear enough for me to see good detail to be able to capture the pet well. It is also better for the photo to be taken from the pet’s height (not from above), as this tends to distort the face and features such as the legs once painted.
If you have any questions at all, or if you would like my advice on anything please get in touch, I am more than happy to discuss any details to ensure you get the portrait you are looking for.
Commissioning as a gift?
Gift vouchers available on the shop, the recipient can use the voucher as their payment when getting booked in.
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