Commission a portrait

Most portraits are full-colour pastel, often A4. I also work in watercolour, or in charcoal with highlights for a softer, simpler look. Many portraits are gifts, and some are of pets no longer with us; I’m always glad to help with those.

How it works

1. Get in touch

   Send a message for a no-obligation, informal chat about what you’d like.

2. Send your photos

   A few clear photos are best. See the tips below.

3. Choose size and medium

   We agree the size, medium and price before I start.

4. I keep you updated

   I send progress photos along the way, so you can see it coming together.

5. Your finished piece

   Signed, then posted or collected.

From photo to portrait

Choose a portrait to see how it developed. Use the arrows or tap the small pictures.

Before and after

Prices

Prices depend on the size, the medium and how many pets are in the picture, so every quote is individual. Cards and miniatures are the most affordable way to have an original; a full pastel portrait costs more and takes longer. Tell me what you have in mind and I’ll give you a price before anything starts, with no obligation.

Photos that work best

• Taken in daylight, ideally outdoors or near a window, without flash.
• At your pet’s eye level, with the eyes sharp and in focus.
• Close enough to see the fur, plus one of the whole pet if you’d like the full body.
• Several photos help, so I can get markings and colouring right.