Commissions
Why Commission me?
Specialising in classical style portraits, I aim to create oil-paintings that are full of feeling and immortalise the heart and soul of your faithful friend. Blending the elegance of traditional art with a contemporary understanding of colour and brushstroke, I pay special attention to those features which make that personality shine through and work as quickly and loosely as I can to encourage a softness and soulfulness over a stereotypical realism.
The process
If I'm unable to meet my subject 'in person', I am happy to work from a selection of high quality photographs but it is always my preference to meet each and every dog I paint. To understand their characters and to take my own reference photos really helps to enhance the outcome. Portraits, once begun, take up to two weeks to complete but that can vary depending on other commitments like exhibitions which come and go seasonally. As the portrait develops, I will keep you in the loop with photographs to ensure you are 100 % happy with the final piece. Once dry, the portrait will be signed and carefully packaged for delivery.
I usually ask for a 30% deposit upon booking with full payment due upon completion, prior to despatch. If you would like me to organise or advise on framing, I am very happy to do so at an extra cost
Prices
Below are some typical sizes, (portrait, square or landscape) together with their prices:
Small: 16 x 12" | 16 x 16" = £425
Standard: 18 x 22" | 18 x 18" | 20 x 20" | 22 x 22" = £450
Large: 20 x 24" | 24 x 24" = £500
These prices are quoted for a single subject with a surcharge of 15% applicable for any/each additional dog.
Delivery
If delivery or collection by hand is not an option, I am happy to provide a quote for a courier or send your portrait, guaranteed, insured and tracked by Royal Mail special delivery at a price (size depending) in the region of £20.
Wrigley, having secured his favourite spot on the conservatory sofa
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from £100 to £500
Dominica, your portrait of our little Megan is positively mesmeric. We can't thank you enough Margaret, Norfolk
Such a lovely lady and an incredibly talented artist. Our second painting has arrived today and looking forward to our portrait of Smokey! Joann, Norfolk
It's great thank you so much - a wonderful catching of the moment. My mother will be thrilled. In fact it's so good I'm going to find a few pictures of my divine Wolfie-Dane so you can do one for me! Belinda, Hampshire
Can thoroughly recommend Dominica. It brought a tear to my eye on Christmas Day when I opened up my beautiful painting of Herbie who we lost a few months ago. Emma, Suffolk
Just to say how thrilled we are with the portrait of Pepe, the fourth commission you have done of our beloved cats and dogs. Thank you for giving us all such pleasure and happy memories every time we look at one of your portraits. They are such great likenesses and I am sure there will be more to come! Pippa, Suffolk