Pencil Portrait Artist Anna Shipstone
Pencil Portrait Artist Anna Shipstone
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Frequently Asked Questions
ANSWERED BY THE ARTIST
1. What's your turnover time?
Ans: Sorry, but due to large workload, estimated completion date for newly ordered pencil 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 pencil portrait commission cost?
Ans: The main pages list prices for both pencil and coloured pencil portraits.
3. Which photos do I send and how?
Ans: Details about sending photos are on all the main pages.
4. Can I be sure my portrait won't get damaged?
Ans: All pencil portraits are packed very securely and insured.
5. What about payment?
Ans: Payment is not required until you have approved your pencil portrait via email. Please see the main pages for ways to pay.
6. How do you draw your pencil portrait drawings?
Ans: The pencil portrait drawing tutorials feature information about techiques and materials.
7. What kind of paper you draw my pencil portrait on?
Ans: I use the smooth paper for pencil and a textured paper for coloured pencil portraits.
8. Will my pencil portrait be shown on your website?
Ans: Artwork images may be used unless I hear a contrary preference from you. I don't display portraits of people who have passed away.
9. I need to cancel my portrait. Is this okay?
Ans: Orders for pencil portraits may be cancelled at any time.
10. What if I don't like my pencil portrait?
Ans: Please read my Returns Policy.
11. Will you frame my pencil portrait?
Ans: Although I don't offer a framing service, I have compiled advice on framing pencil and coloured portraits here.
12. Do you do quick pencil sketches of pets?
Ans: Sorry, but I only sketch people - pet portraits are in high detail.
The Artist's Favourites
Here are my five favourite artworks from those on this website.
Realism's real tools consist of careful observation and attention to detail. Its aim is unchanging; its result fixed.
As a explorative artist, I find departing from the rigidity of realism most rewarding.
5. Pencil Portrait: Shai.
1. Abstracted Nude Portrait
Feedback
A selection from pencil 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 and Coloured 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 and I could not ask for more …” (Jacqui - Commemorative Baby Portrait, Pencil, ’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 have just received the portrait & 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, Coloured Pencil, ’08)
"I must thank you for the 2 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 ... Thanks for doing such a lovely drawing of her :) " (Stanley - Coloured Pencil Portrait, '09)
“My work colleagues were amazed at the likeness and the quality …” (Caroline – Baby Pencil Portrait, ’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)
“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 it looks lovely …” (Rachael – Commemorative Baby Portrait, Coloured Pencil, ’08)
" ... I also wanted to thankyou for the constant contact throughout my portrait as its nice too be kept informed of any progress." (Leona, Pencil Pet Portrait, '08)
“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 still totally looks like Nathan but just slightly enhanced - perfect!!! You have an extraordinary talent!!” (Lizzie – Children’s Pencil 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 - Family Pencil Portrait,’08)
Pencil Portrait - Alex Spall
My father sketched this beautiful pencil portrait of my mother when they had recently met. He studied art at Reading, and then taught art and English in schools. A very private person, he has never been interested in promoting himself as artist. I think this pencil portrait clearly demonstrates his mastery of the medium.
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Pet Portraits; Family, Children's and Wedding Portraits; Sketches, Nudes, Figurative Art by UK Pencil Artist.
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Pencil Portrait Artist Anna Shipstone has all the skills to meet your pencil portrait requirements, and uses the finest materials to create artwork full of colour, texture and life.
With a father painting portraits and a brother who is a Portrait Photographer Anna was interested in art from childhood. She began specialising in pencil portraiture in 2006, initially deciding to draw babies, and, later, pet portraits and adults. As well as Portrait Commissions you can find pencil, coloured pencil and acrylic art in the Galleries in styles from photorealism to abstract. Check out the new addition to the website too: Pencil Portrait Sketches - simple and affordable.
The artist is 44 and lives in Cromer with her family and pet dog. Interests include psychology, the unexplained and Writing for Children.
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