frequently asked questions

1.What is a pastel portrait and how is it different from oil or watercolour?2. My dog has died and I only have poor photo's. Can you create a memorial portrait from this? And do you return the photo's? 3. How long will it take before I receive the work?4. I'd like to have a number of my pets together in the same portrait. Is a group portrait possible and if so how much would it cost? 5. Are the portraits framed?6. What happens if I'm not happy with the portrait?7.Can I ask for a custom portrait with features such as collars or scarfs?8. Do you paint anything else to commission? I.e. our house/garden etc.

9. Do you paint anything else to commission? I.e. our house/garden etc.

I don't accept commissions for other subject matter. However, if you are ordering a full body portrait I'm quite happy to paint other subject matter in the background, such as your garden or favourite dog walking area!

Group portrait in pastels with two dogs and their owner

"Pandora and Joss" (pastels, 2008)

To give you an idea, here's a commission where I was asked to draw the landscape supplied with the photograph.