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-----------------------------------A GUIDE TO THE PET PORTRAIT PROCESS

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If you would like a commissioned portrait of your pet mouse, goldfish, dog, tree, cat, horse, goat, favourite wild animal or bird please contact me as I will be happy to help.

When painting a Pet Portrait, I require clear accurate photographs to work from. The more photo's the merrier, the larger and more detailed the photo's, the better!  Should your photographs be unsuitable, where possible, I am willing to photograph your pet on your behalf. It is important that you are happy with the accuracy of your photographs. Please contact me if you are unsure as to their quality or suitability.

If your pet has passed away I am willing to look at the photographs available. A few years ago I was asked if I could paint a portrait of a dog from one passport-sized photograph. The dog had sadly died and this was the only image available. I am pleased to say that the owner was delighted with the finished artwork.

Please be assured that any images provided will be protected and well cared for. Your photographs will be returned with the completed portrait, in the same condition as they were received. 

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-----------------------------------------------PET PORTRAITS AND COMMISSIONS

Once your requirements have been discussed and the commission has been accepted, I can begin your portrait. I first sketch the subject in pencil. With the design and composition established, the portrait is then painted in either pastels, pencils or oils. The timescale for completion is dependent on the medium, the size of portrait, number of subjects and the background detail. Realism and attention to detail are of paramount importance. In order to capture the pattern of feathers on a birds wing or the detail and expression in a dogs face involves much time observing and sketching - an artwork may take many weeks to complete.

When your portrait is completed, I then photograph the artwork and email you with an attached digital image of the finished portrait. Should you wish me to make any alterations to the artwork, this is the best time to make your requests known. It is very important to me that you are totally happy with the finished painting.

As there is a waiting list, it may be a quite a while before I can start your commission. Please contact me and I will be able to advice you as to how long it will be before I am able to start. If your portrait is for a special occassion I may be able to help.

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Thank you for showing an interest in my 'Nature In Art' studio. With the sale of each artwork, card and print a donation is made to Wildlife Conservation .All artwork © Susan Shimeld. All rights reserved.