Traditional
Paintings
As an artist, I am thrilled to not only create a likeness of your beloved pet, but also to capture and convey their unique personality traits with my expressive brush strokes. My ultimate goal is to create a timeless masterpiece that will bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face every time you look at it!
Below you can find information on my prices and canvas options, along with a photo guide so you can send me the best reference photos of your subjects.
I have a wonderful collection of personal paintings available for purchase on my Etsy. Just click the button below to check it out. Thank you for considering my work!
Canvas Options & Prices
I am pleased to provide a range of canvas options to accommodate the unique preferences of my clients. As a result, I offer three distinct pricing tiers for my traditional paintings. Non-standard sizes are available upon request. I have provided my prices for each canvas material so you can consider which is best for you.
Smooth Plywood Panels
£5.00 Per Square Inch
Benefits
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Durability: Plywood panels are sturdy and less prone to warping compared to traditional stretched canvases.
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Smooth Surface: Ideal for detailed work and smooth finishes.
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Versatility: Can be framed or hung directly on the wall without additional framing.
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Modern Look: Offers a contemporary appearance, especially suitable for modern art styles.
Stretched Canvas
£4.50 Per Square Inch
Benefits
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Traditional Appeal: Classic choice for artists and collectors alike.
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Texture: Provides a natural canvas texture.
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Lightweight: Easy to hang and transport.
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Variety: Available in different depths and sizes to suit various commissioner's needs.
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Convenience: Lightweight at larger sizes than plywood boards.
Canvas Boards
£4 Per Square Inch
Benefits
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Affordability: Generally more cost-effective than stretched canvases.
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Convenience: Lightweight and easy to store and transport.
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Flat Surface: Ideal for detailed work and smooth finishes.
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Versatility: Can be framed like a photo or attached to a backing board of a frame with double-sided velcro and displayed this way.
Why choose an oil painting?
Unique Art Piece
Each painting is a one-of-a-kind creation that captures your pet’s unique essence.
Texture and Depth
Experience the rich texture and depth that only an oil painting can offer.
Artistic Value
Enjoy the traditional and prestigious qualities of an oil painting, crafted with a personal touch.
Durability
Oil paintings are long-lasting and resistant to fading, ensuring your portrait endures.
Timeless Appeal
An oil painting becomes a family heirloom, cherished for generations.
Emotional Connection
Create a meaningful and heartfelt tribute to your beloved pet.
Photo Guide
For an accurate portrait of your pet's personality, high-quality reference photos are crucial. Choose photos that reflect your pet's personality and consider technical aspects.
Your pet's personality
Capture your pet's unique traits in their portrait to accurately depict their likeness.
Good Lighting
Good lighting is important for pet photography. Use natural daylight to capture true colours of fur. Indoors, take photos near a large window or good source of natural light.
Angles & poses
Please send me photos of your pet from different angles to help me get a complete image. For best results, take photos at eye level with your pet to avoid the "large head, small body" perspective. The pose you choose should reflect your pet's personality and highlight their unique features.
Examples of bad lighting and poses
I would have difficulty working with photos that have low resolution, poor lighting, or are out of focus. Here are some examples.
More than one pet in your portrait
If you're fortunate enough, you might have a photo that showcases all your pets perfectly. However, it's usually challenging to capture each pet flawlessly in a single photo. Fortunately, I can create a combined portrait using separate individual photos of each pet, provided they meet the criteria listed below. I will only be able to offer multiple pets on canvases sized 12" x 16" or larger.
Perspective
Please ensure that the photos of each pet you provide are taken from a similar perspective. If one pet's photo is taken from a low and another pet's photo is taken from a high angle, they won't work together in the same portrait. It would be ideal if both photos were taken from the same angle either low or high.
Lighting Direction
For a more cohesive portrait, ensure that the light source is consistent for each pet. Combining photos of pets with different light sources, such as one with light from the right and with light from the left, may result in an unusual appearance.