Wedding Portraits

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UK Portrait Artist - Pet Portraits; Pencil Drawings of Children; Family and Wedding Portraits; Realism, Sketches, Nudes, Figurative and Abstract Art.

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A pencil wedding portrait by professional artist Anna Shipstone makes a wonderful anniversary or Valentine gift!

Please visit the Wedding Portrait Gallery to view portraits in pencil and coloured pencil, or view latest portraits here

To order, simply Email the Artist your photos to discuss your portrait. The artist will edit your pictures if necessary, and email suggested compositions back to you.

No deposit required

For advice on sending photos Click Here

Wedding Portraits - Prices

How to Pay

Depending on the complexity, backgrounds may cost extra.

P&P is £5.50 for UK. All wedding portraits are sent via Special Delivery and insured. Will also post worldwide.

Please Contact the Artist about wedding portraits of more than 3 people.

You will have a chance to approve your pencil portrait online before you pay, but please understand that portraits cannot be sent until payment is received.

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Sending Wedding Photos

Please realise that the quality of your wedding portrait depends on the photos.

Photos should be emailed by clicking on "insert" followed by "file attachment."

Digital photos can also be sent on a disc.

Multiple photos can usually be combined into one pencil portrait.

Please don't send professional copyrighted wedding images.

The artist will not display wedding photographs without permission.

Paying for your Wedding Portrait

Payment is not required until you have approved your portrait online.

Paypal, cheque, postal order, bank transfer or cash deposit are all accepted.

Please understand that portraits cannot be dispatched until payment is completed.

Pencil Drawing of Church Door - 40th Wedding Anniversary Gift

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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What's your turnover time?

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

N.B. I have recently begun offering pencil portrait sketches, which can sometimes be fitted in. Please do enquire if interested in a pencil portrait sketch.

2. How much does a wedding portrait cost to commission?

Ans: The price table can be found here. It lists sizes of wedding portrait, and the two media of pencil and coloured pencil.

3. Which photos do I send and how?

Ans: Details about sending photos can be found here.

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

Ans: All portraits are packed very securely and insured.

5. What about payment?

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

6. How do you draw your portrait drawings?

Ans: Please see the pencil portrait drawing tutorials for information about techiques, plus photos of portraits in progress.

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

Ans: Because of art materials used, I use the smooth paper for pencil and a textured paper for coloured pencils.

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

Ans: You will receive an email with an NB stating that artwork images and small photos may be used unless I hear to the contrary. I don't display portraits of people 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 framing, I have compiled advice on framing wedding portraits here.

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Feedback

A selection of feedback 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, ’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, ’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)

"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)

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

“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, ’08)

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

“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 - 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)

" This drawing 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 - Pet Portrait, '07)

“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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