How to commission a portrait

What follows is a summary.  If you are interested in commissioning a portrait and/or want to discuss your specific requirements, please e-mail me and I can supply you with information about how the commissioning process works and what I can do for you.  Please note that all orders are placed in a queue.

What you need to do	You need to decide: whether you would prefer a head study or a full body portrait whether the portrait is of one or more animals.  Note multiple animals cost more and can only be portrayed in the larger format sizes. whether or not to pay extra for a background how best to provide me with information about what the animal looks like and the colour of its fur and eyes
What I need - before I start to work	Before I start a commission I will need: an order for the commission - including size and price - confirmed in writing as much information about the animal as possible where this aids the process of developing the portrait.  As a minimum this should include a photograph as a full resolution digital file. agreement as to the pose for the head or body study (or you can leave it up to me to suggest what I think will work best on the basis of the information supplied) to confirm when I can start work on the commission a deposit which we will discuss when you confirm an order.
Photography and other information about the animal	Animals are not known for sitting still - so I work from photographs.  Prior to commencing a portrait, I need: at least one good high resolution photograph (the bigger the better - ideally TIFF format) supplied on a CD or by email. a large colour print which you consider to be a good match to the animal's colouration if possible. as many photographs as you can supply - all will be returned information about the coat and eye colour if I don't meet the animal so I achieve a good match.  This can be done using fur samples or paint cards. PLEASE NOTE: I can be commissioned to take photographs for a set fee plus expenses - please enquire for further details.
Timescales	The timescale needed to complete a portrait will always depend on the size and complexity of the image required for the commission - and the number of orders already accepted.  No guarantees can be given until I am in a position to start work on the portrait and are subject to receipt of the first payment.
Prices	See the prices page for guideline prices.  Please note that these; INCLUDE: chosen support (and a mat if the portrait is done on paper), postage and packing EXCLUDE: framing and insurance.