THE PROCESS
Commissioning your pet portrait is a very simple process. One of the most important is to ensure you have high quality photos for me to draw your pet portrait from. These will form the basis of your portrait and are essential for me to capture the essence of your pet in my work. It is easiest to email photographs, ensuring the highest resolution is used.​
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Once a photograph has been approved and we have discussed the style of portrait you would like, I will ask for a non-refundable deposit equating to 30 percent of the agreed price. I am happy to provide 'work-in-progress' updates, although some customers would rather wait for the finished products. I also like to post updates on my social networks, however this can be delayed until delivery if the portrait is to be a gift.
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When your pet portrait is complete I will ask for the remaining balance, which can be paid via bank transfer or Paypal. On receipt of payment, delivery of your portrait will be arranged using a reputable courier. Please note that delivery is charged according to size of the final portrait.
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TIPS FOR TAKING YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHS FOR YOUR PET PORTRAIT
High quality images are essential
To ensure I can achieve the best results for your pet portrait it is important that I work from clear images which show the unique details of your pet, such as the texture of the fur, the eyes, any special markings and so on. If possible it is always best to send three or four images pointing out which is the truest in terms of colour.
If you wish to send me some new photographs but have little experience in capturing pets, here are a few tips I hope you will find helpful:
Photographs taken outside without flash or by a large window are the best to avoid red eye.
Try to avoid a really sunny day as the sun will cast dark shadows on your pet and the photograph won’t reflect their true coat colour. Likewise, avoid a really dull overcast day.
Ideally, take your photographs with your back to the sun.
Take your pet’s photograph at their level rather than looking down to avoid and distortion or an unnatural pose and make sure they are facing the camera if you want a head/head and shoulders pet portrait.
Try to get as close to your pet as possible while staying in focus, as this will give the maximum amount of detail and make painting the portrait easier.