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.

7.Do you paint additional features such as collars or scarfs?

Additional features such as collars, scarfs, hairbands, and the name of your pet in the portrait can be requested free of charge. Remember to write your request down in the "additional features" box when you come to order.

Pastel dog portrait of a Sam with a scarf

"Sam" (pastels, 2006)

Here's a recent example of an additional feature. It's perfectly possible to use two (or more) photographs to acheive this result- using the first photo for the pose and composition, and the second photo for the additional feature.