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I would like to commission a portrait, what's my first step?
We would recommend reading our 'Live Commission' guide and once you have done this, why not email us your photos so that we can start the ball rolling.
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Do you work from photos or real life?
We always work from photos and return any hard copies with the finished artwork. Sending your photographs via email is the safest option and quickest. If you are sending digital images, please send them in a jpeg format at the highest resolution you have them
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What size images shall I email and how many should I send?
We like to see the image at the size it came from your digital camera. Often when photos are emailed, they are resized by the software. If this is the case, send only a few at a time, and try to override the 'reduce photo size setting'. This should insure we receive the original size photo from the camera. The more photographs you can send the better. We work from one main photograph for all subjects, however we do like to have others to refer to. It would be great if you could indicate which photograph best represents your pet, and which you would like us to work from. Also let us know which depicts his/her true colouring.
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What quality of photograph do you need?
The better the quality of photograph, then the better the finished painting or drawing will be. Photographs should be clear, in focus with the subject occupying the majority of the frame. Photographs showing subjects in the distance aren't usually good enough to work from.
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What are the differences between Oils and Pencils
We create portraits in pencil and oils. Our oil paintings are full colour paintings, painted using a brush on canvas and don't need to be framed under glass. Pencil drawings are hand drawn, black and white (greyscale) drawings on specialist paper using professional artists graphite pencils and do need to be framed under glass. We have a page which shows our bespoke hand made Italian and French linen canvases - Pet Portrait Canvases far superior to your every day average canvas.
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Are your portraits digital? Are your portraits painted in Asia?
No. All of our portraits are hand painted using time honoured traditional methods. All of our portraits are hand painted and drawn by Nick and myself - hence the long waiting list! Have a look at our portraits in progress blog to see our portraits develop on our portraits in progress blog >>
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Can I have a background?
Yes, backgrounds can be completed in all mediums. Why not have a look at our gallery pages to give you an idea of what you could have.
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I would like more than one subject portrayed, can you work from separate photos?
Yes, even if you would like five or six pets in the same portrait its always best to photograph them individually.Have a read of our pet portrait photography section which should give you an idea of how to take good clear photos of your pet.
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How long will it take to complete a painting or drawing?
Our work is in demand, Nick is usually working to around about a 6 month schedule for the oils and im working to around about 1 to 2 months for the pencil drawings. If you have a special date you require the portrait for, please let us know as soon as possible to see if this will fit within our schedule. We do offer gift vouchers for our clients so they have something to open on their special day. Visit our gift voucher page for more info >>
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Can I see my portrait before you send it to me?
Yes, on completion of your portrait we will email a photograph or scan to you for your approval. All portraits can also be viewed at various stages as they progresses on our portraits in progress blog.
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How much will my portrait cost?
There are many options and you can view a detailed price guide of all of the mediums and sizes on the prices page. If you would like to discuss your needs please email us for a quote.
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How Much is Postage and Packing?
Postage depends on the size and destination of your portrait. Full prices can be viewed on our prices page.
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How is my painting or drawing sent?
Artwork is be securely packaged with bubblewrap and gallery standard packaging. Portraits are delivered using Parcel Force UK 24 hour delivery or Parcelforce Worldwide Priority delivery, both are fully tracked to your door and require a signature upon delivery. .
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Can you frame my painting or drawing?
Yes! We have a wonderful array of frames available. We use the best craftsman framer and materials and you can read more about this service in our framing section.
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Can I order a Gift Voucher?
Yes, we have professionally printed cards with our artwork on to give as gift vouchers, or we create gift voucher webpages which include photos of your pets/animals/subject, messages from friends and family, message from either myself or Nick. For more information please take a look at our gift voucher section and don't hesitate to email us at any time for further information.
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Can I use my painting or drawing commercially, or print it for my family?
We retain the reproduction rights on all of our original art work. You hold the copyright on your photo that we work from, however we retain the copyright on the artwork created from that image. If you are looking to commission a piece of artwork for business use, please contact us to discuss your options. We also have access to a printing company who can produce high quality prints of your portrait at any time. Please visit our prints of your portrait page for further information.
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Will you be displaying our painting or drawing on your web site?
Yes, the majority of our work will be displayed on our website. If clients are unhappy about their painting or drawing being displayed on the website, they must let us know upon ordering.
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