Pricing
These prices are a guide, and may be subject to change once your specific requirements, and the complexity of your commission are understood.
A4 or 8 x 12″
one pet £250
two pets £350
A3 or 12 x 16″
one pet £400
two pets £550
three pets £700
These prices are for a traditional head/bust study without a background. An appropriate amount of space will be left around the edges to allow for mounting and/or framing. If you have a special request, or for different sizes, please contact me for a quote.
Deposit
A 25% deposit is payable in advance, and will secure your position on my waiting list. This deposit is non-refundable once I have started the drawing.
Postage & Packaging
I ship all my pieces fully insured using tracked and signed for delivery options wherever available. There is no charge for delivery to the UK and EU. Delivery to the USA costs £50. For all other other destinations shipping costs will be provided upon request.
Materials
All my pieces are created using professional, archive quality artist materials for the finest results, ensuring the longevity of your commissioned piece. Finished pieces are provided unmounted and unframed.
Waiting List
I often have a waiting list, so please contact me well in advance of the date by which you’d like to receive your finished piece. If you are working towards a specific date let me know at the time of your initial enquiry. I will always do my best to accommodate your deadlines, but may regrettably decline when I feel the time available will be insufficient.
Photography
The better the quality of the reference photo you can provide the better the finished portrait will be. To help me achieve the best possible detail and likeness of your pet, please provide multiple photos.
Things to consider when choosing a photo
Detail: The more detail contained in the photo the better. This is often related to the resolution of the photo, and is particularly true of key features such as your pet's eyes and nose.
Focus: The sharper the focus of the provided picture the better I can recreate your pet's likeness.
Lighting: Photographs taken in natural light work best, but a well lit interior shot may also work in some instances. Try to take your photos outside on an overcast day for best results.
Distance: Be aware that pictures taken close up can lead to your pet's features appearing distorted.
Eye Level: Generally the best photos are taken at eye level with your pet.
If you need further advice on choosing the best photo for your portrait then don’t hesitate to contact me.