Pencil Portrait Sketches from your Photos by UK Artist

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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1. What's your turnover time?

Ans: Estimated completion date for newly ordered detailed pencil portraits is October 2010 (Updated 05 March '10)

N.B. For these quick pencil portraits it's worth enquiring in case I can fit you in!

2. How much does a pencil sketch cost to commission?

Ans: The price table can be found here.

3. Which photos do I send and how?

Ans: Details about sending photos can be found here.

4. How 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 portrait via email. Ways you can pay are listed here.

6. How do you draw your pencil portraits?

Ans: The pencil portrait drawing tutorials have information about techiques and materials, plus photos of portraits in progress.

7. Can I choose the kind of paper you draw my portrait on?

Ans: Due to techniques and art materials, I use the smooth paper for pencil and a textured paper for coloured pencils.

8. Will my pencil portrait be shown on your website?

Ans: You will receive an email with an NB stating that artwork images may be used unless I hear to the contrary. I don't display portraits of family members who have passed away.

9. I ordered a portrait, but I need to cancel. Is this okay?

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

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

Ans: Any dissatisfied client will be refunded on receipt of artwork returned within 14 days, including the postage for returning it. Returns Policy.

11. Will you frame my pencil portrait for me?

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

 

 

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Feedback

A selection from past portraiture 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, ’08)

“… it was the best anniversary present ever!” (Taru – Coloured Pencil Wedding Portrait,’07)

“Dear Anna, 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 in 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)

“Anna - Many thanks for this. 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 last xmas.  It was the best surprise he ever gave me. You can imagine how important it is now that we have lost Jane ..." (Su - Two Coloured Pencil Pet Portraits, '07)

"Hello Anna, 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)

" ... I also wanted to thank you 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 Drawing, Church Door, '09)

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

“hi, Anna - just to let you know I received the drawing today and I’m over the moon with it, 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)

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

"Anna it’s lovely! ... 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 drawing is more than I could ever ask for. Rodrigo was the most beautiful dog we've ever known ... I love him so much, and now I can see him forever in this drawing." (Amy - Commemorative Pet Portrait, Coloured Pencil, '07)

“Wow...Anna, This is really 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)

“Dear Anna, It has just arrived - many thanks, it's stunning! I'm sure I will back!” (Nadine - Pencil Family Portrait,’08)

 

 

 

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