A Forever Portrait of Your Best Friend...
Dogs are the loves of our lives, our best friends and constant companions. They never judge us, criticise us, blame us or lie to us. All they want is to be with us. A painting done now helps remind us why we love them, Unfortunately they can't be with us for ever, but a sensitive, beautiful painting of them can keep them alive and in the room with us for ever.
A painting like the portrait of George (above) will last a lifetime. I paint using the best quality acrylics on the best quality acid-free paper or canvas.
George's owner sent me her favourite photos of George, and we decided which would make the best painting. Once I start work, if you decide to have me paint your friend for you, I'll send you pictures throughout the process to make sure the painting looks like YOUR dog, not just A dog.
We'll make sure you never forget them, especially if they're still with you today.
Every brushstroke is filled with love. I don't paint hyper-realist portraits, and I don't colour over a photograph digitally on a computer and claim the work is an original painting. I paint with messy paint on a palette, paintbrushes and paper or canvas, and I love it that my paintings LOOK like paintings, not like photographs. Though I am insistent that the painting really does LOOK like the dog it should be.
How do we get started? It's easy - fill out the short form below, and tell me about your dog(s) and an idea of what you have in mind. I'll get right back to you. Wherever you are in the world you can send me photos and together we'll choose the best ones to work from. We'll agree on a size and price, whether to use canvas or paper, and a timescale. As soon as I get started I will let you know and send you visuals so you can see how your painting is coming along. When it's finished I have it mounted (matted) and it is posted to you ready to frame.
Prices are available on request, for paintings large and small. Just kick things off by dropping me a line below. Ask me anything you like - I'd be delighted to hear from you.
