How to commission your pet portrait
Free consultation
I'll be working from your photographs, so having good quality photos is essential for me to capture your pet's likeness and character. You may already have one in mind, or I can help you decide. I'll need a few different ones so that I have a clear reference to markings and colouring.
Agree on format and layout
We'll first discuss some details over email such as the pose, the background, collar on or off and a delivery date. I'll next email you a pencil outline sketch to confirm what we've discussed and then, if you are happy for me to proceed I will request a non refundable 50% deposit before I start your painting.
Approve your painting
Please allow a minimum of 5 working days for me to email you a photo of your painting. Small changes can be made at this stage, for example slight colour adjustments or a few more whiskers. Once you are happy with your painting I will request the balancing payment before carefully packaging your painting and posting with tracking.
Supplying reference photos
I want you to be 100% happy with your painting and so for the best results I will need some good quality digital photographs from you.
Below are few tips for selecting or taking photographs for me to work from.
Height & position
A photo taken at eye level to your pet often looks better than one taken from above. This will avoid some proportional distortions that you might not notice in a photo but can sometimes look 'off' in a painting.
Sunlight
For the best representation of fur colour and texture please supply a photo taken outdoors with the sun behind you or indoors near a big bright window
Size & quality
Your phone is fine for taking photos, but please make sure the camera is set to HD or a large resolution as I will need to see detail when I zoom in.
If you want to get the ball rolling, feel free to email some photos now for a no obligation chat - I look forward to hearing from you.