An original painting of your pet is a fantastic gift for yourself, your family or a friend.  Pets play an important part in our lives, but they are not with us forever,  However a painting is forever.

You will find some examples of ‘traditional pet portraits in the Pet Portrait Gallery 

For me it is important that I capture the character of your pet and I will do my best to ‘keep the image alive’.  To be able to do that I will need a good photograph of your pet, preferably one that you love.

Whereas portrait paintings of dogs and cats are the most popular, I am happy if you commission me to paint a human portrait, a landscape or even a building you particularly like.  You will find a few examples of human portraits I have painted in the Portrait Gallery.

Of course the image needs to be good and I am happy to discuss with you the merits of the image you have provided, before I embark on the painting.  If I believe that the image is unsuitable as the starting point for a good painting, I will tell you.

Below are a few tips you could consider if you are thinking of taking portrait photographs of an animal or person. 

As far as costs are considered, I would expect you to pay me £30 upfront to cover materials and set-up costs.  This sum of money is non-refundable. However, I only expect you to pay the remaining balance if you are entirely happy with the end-result.  

Most commissioned paintings come in three sizes (34-54cm, 34 by 34cm or 26 by 34cm) and prices are £300, £250 or £220 respectively).  If you want a painting of more than one animal or person I will charge an extra £50 for each additional pet or person.  If you want me to frame the painting appropriately, I will do so at cost.