The Story Behind Purdy’s Portrait
The portrait of Purdy was commissioned by Alan and Amanda Siddall from the UK in 2014. Sadly, Purdy had already passed away, so we were unable to take new reference photos. Fortunately, Alan and Amanda had a stunning image of her that was perfect for a portrait, and they chose a 12 x 10 inch size as an ideal fit.
Nicholas created a soft-focus background to evoke a sense of being outside in the garden, while keeping the colour tones subtle so that Purdy remains the star of the painting.
Alan later visited our studio in person to collect both this portrait of Purdy and another painting he commissioned of their two other cats, Milly and Molly. Scroll down to see the framed artwork and lovely photos of Alan, Amanda, and Nicholas with the finished paintings.
