Watercolours and Moor
Pet portraits painted with Love!
How to Commission a Portrait
A lot of time, love and care is taken to create highly detailed, realistic watercolour portraits and to capture the overall character of your pet.
The turnaround time can vary from 2 to 6 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the piece.
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Each portrait is made up of many layers of paint and I work with very small brushes to include as much fine detail as possible.
I work with artist quality windsor and newton/Daniel smith watercolour paints and conservation quality, acid free paper to create lasting memories of your pet.
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All portraits come mounted, backed and carefully packed in an acid free bag.
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HOW TO COMISSION A PORTRAIT
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SELECT YOUR REFERENCE PHOTOS
Good reference photographs are essential for realistic, detailed portraits, so please ensure that they are taken in a good light, that they are clear and have as much detail as possible. For best results they should be taken at eye level. Feel free to send a selection if you would like help to decide which might work the best.
It is also the clients responsibility to ensure that they have the relevant rights to the reference photos.
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SELECT A SIZE & PRICE
Please visit the price guide section for more information regarding the sizes on offer and current price guide.
CONTACT ME
I can be Contacted via the contact page, email or Facebook (links at the top of the page) Please attach your reference photos and any relevant information so that we can discuss your requirements and I can provide you with a no obligation quote. Please note that your quote will be valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
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PAYMENT
A £50 deposit is required to secure your quote and book a slot on my client waiting list which can vary from 6 to 9 months, so please book ahead to avoid disappointment. The remaining balance is then required on completion. Payments can be made via bank transfer or PayPal. Please see terms and conditions.
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YOUR PORTRAIT
Once I have received your photos and deposit, I will give you an estimated start date which may vary slightly depending on my workload. I will contact you when I am ready to start and keep you updated with progress from the initial layout which will need to be approved before any painting begins. This gives you the opportunity to become involved in the process and any minor amendments can be made. Please see the portrait amendments section on the terms and conditions page for more information.
I will send watermarked digital progress photos via email or Facebook which will also be shared on my social media pages so please let me know if you would like it to be kept secret for a special occasion.
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PRINTS
Digital images are retained of all portraits so additional prints of your commission can be included at an extra cost. A quote will be provided on request.
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APPROVAL
On completion you will receive a watermarked digital image of your finished portrait to approve, again, any minor adjustments can be made. Once the final approval has been made, you will receive an invoice for the remaining balance and payment can be made via bank transfer or PayPal.
SHIPPING
Once full payment has been received shipping arrangements can be made.
Portraits are mounted, backed and carefully wrapped and are sent via Royal Mail next day delivery.
Once shipped you will receive a tracking number to follow its journey. P&P costs may vary depending on the size of your portrait.
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REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS
Your Reviews and testimonials are very much appreciated and can be submitted via Facebook, email or the reviews form on the bottom of the testimonials page.
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Please feel free to contact me for more information or advice, I'm happy to help!
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