Wildlife Artist
Commissions
I take great care with every portrait to ensure I capture a lifelike painting that shows the character of your pet, it takes a long time to produce a painting of this type at least 35 hours or more. I am very particular about ensuring I have the right photo to paint from so that you can enjoy your painting forever as I know that your pet is very special to you, part of the family and so it is a privilege for me to paint that special “person” for you.
I only use the finest materials which are light fast and will last a lifetime with care. The paper is a specialist pastel paper called “pastelmat” made by a French company called Clairefontaine. My soft pastels are mostly Unison and I use a selection of different pastel pencils made by Faber Castell, Derwent, Carbothello, Caran D’Ache & Cretacolour.
Pricing
12” x 10” £350 Small dog
16” x 12” £390 Recommended
18” x 14” £460 Larger animal
Sizes are approximate and do not include a background. A background can be added but please enquire. Prices are for the portrait only, no mount or frame.
If you are unsure which size to choose please call me to discuss as I can advise about the size & layout.
To secure your booking, a 25% deposit is required. The final balance, including postage & packing, is payable once you have approved the completed painting and prior to shipping.
Courier & Packing costs for non-framed items are just £10 for the UK using DPD, full tracking and usually delivered within 48 hours. The painting will be covered in glassine paper to protect the pastel before framing, this will be in acid free cellophane sleeve.
Please check Terms and Conditions.
“Martin painted a piece recently as a present for my mum, a brown Labradoodle, absolutely perfect. He has made the picture come to life, the reaction by my Mum on seeing it for the first time was truly special and so worthwhile. I will be returning for further paintings and recommend him, 5 stars”
Mrs H, Devon.
Photography Tips
As the finished painting is likely to be hung at eye level on a wall it is best to take the photograph of your pet at the pet’s level. You can do this by crouching down or putting your pet on a higher level.
Take as many photos as you can ensuring that you are around 3’-6’ away zooming in to fill the picture. Try to get good detail of the eyes and nose as these are key to creating a great portrait.
Lighting is important, ideally take the photos outside in natural daylight, out of sunshine or inside near a window. Make sure the flash is off.