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Portrait Payment

Payment is due on approval of an emailed image of your finished portrait.

Methods: Paypal, cheque, postal order, bank transfer, cash deposit.

Please understand that portraits cannot be dispatched until payment has cleared.

ANSWERED BY THE ARTIST

1. What's your turnover time?

Ans: Sorry, but due to large workload, estimated completion date for newly ordered portraits is March 2011 (Updated 23rd. July 2010)

N.B. I also offer pencil portrait sketches, which can often be fitted in. Please enquire if interested in a pencil portrait sketch.

2. How much does a children's portrait commission cost?

Ans: The price table lists 3 sizes of portrait in both pencil and coloured pencil.

3. Which photos do I send and how?

Ans: See about sending photos here.

4. How can I be sure my children's portrait won't get damaged?

Ans: All portraits are packed securely and insured.

5. What about payment?

Ans: Payment is not required until you have approved your portrait via email. Ways you can pay are listed here.

6. How do you draw your pencil portraits?

Ans: The portrait drawing tutorials explain techiques and show photos of portraits in progress.

7. What kind of paper will you draw my child's portrait on?

Ans: I use smooth paper for pencil and a textured paper for coloured pencil portraits.

8. Will my child's portrait be shown on your website?

Ans: Artwork images may be used unless I hear a contrary preference from you. I don't feature portraits of people who have passed away.

9. I need to cancel my portrait. Is this okay?

Ans: Orders for portraits may be cancelled at any time.

10. What if I don't like my portrait?

Ans: Please read my Returns Policy.

11. Will you frame my pencil portrait?

Ans: Although I don't offer framing, I have compiled advice on framing pencil and coloured portraits here.

Child Sketch

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Feedback

A selection from past portrait clients.

“This has been very therapeutic for me … thank you for the sensitive way in which you have dealt with my request” (Gloria - Commemorative Baby Portrait, Pencil, ’08)

“Thanks once again for your great work … I know all of us lucky people who've had something done appreciate the portraits of friends, family and pets, but our link to the art isn’t the only thing that makes them so special - you really have an amazing talent to capture the emotion of a moment, not just the details.” (Terry - Pencil Portrait, '10)

“Your picture has evoked so many emotions in me … You have given me the photo I never got the chance to take. You have also made Luke look so serene. I can see in your portrait how Luke would look today, if he had not been so ill. I could not ask for more …” (Jacqui - Commemorative Baby Portrait, Pencil, ’08)

“I have just received the portrait and I couldn't be more pleased with it.  I am having a coffee morning for Swiss Mums next Thursday and I shall proudly be displaying the portrait …” (Lizzie – Children’s Pencil Portrait,’08)

“... I have to say it took many hours of searching on the net to find someone who I thought could do this. In fact I think you have exceeded the high expectations I had based on the examples on your website …” (Graham – Commemorative Portrait, ’08)

" ... I also wanted to thankyou for the constant contact throughout my portrait as its nice to be kept informed of any progress." (Leona, Pencil Pet Portrait, '08)

"It looks so much better than the actual photo ... you've also been an absolute pleasure to deal with! Thank you for saving us from boring-present hell!" (Jo - Pencil Portrait, '09)

"I must thank you for the two pet portraits my husband commissioned for me ...  It was the best surprise he ever gave me. You can imagine how important it is now that we have lost Jane ..." (Su - 2 Coloured Pencil Pet Portraits, '07)

"I love it! The eyes are very expressive and the smile's lovely. I love the background too - perfectly blending with the curves of the hair ... I couldn't have hoped for better ... " (Stanley - Coloured Pencil Portrait, '09)

“My work colleagues were amazed at the likeness and the quality …” (Caroline – Baby Pencil Portrait, ’08)

“I received the portrait today and I’m over the moon, I’m going to give it to my sister and her husband today, I can’t wait to see their faces. I’ve had a little plaque engraved with the baby’s name and I’ve put it at the bottom, it looks lovely …” (Rachael – Commemorative Baby Portrait, Coloured Pencil, ’08)

"... Thank you for your suggestions about which photo to use and what should be included in the portrait ... Your portrait will certainly be the centerpiece of our collection." (Dave - Pet Portrait, '10)

“Wow... This is great!! You really are a terrific artist. She may look better here than she does in person ha ha! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with me…” (Paulina – Coloured Pencil Pet Portrait, ’08)

“That's fantastic - the portrait's still totally like Nathan but just slightly enhanced - perfect!!!  You have an extraordinary talent of which I'm eternally grateful!!” (Lizzie – Pencil Children’s Portrait, ’08)

It’s almost as if you can reach into the portrait and feel the texture of his skin ... The only problem is waiting to give them the portraits. I feel like a kid waiting to open presents at Christmas!" (Terry - 2 Children's Pencil Portraits,’10)

" This portrait is more than I could ever ask for. Rodrigo was the most beautiful dog we've ever known, and now I can see him forever in this drawing." (Amy - Commemorative Pet Portrait, Coloured Pencil,'07)

“The portrait's just arrived - it's stunning! I'm sure I will back!” (Nadine - Pencil Family Portrait,’08)

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Eve's 6 x 8" Portrait - Pencil