Animal Portraiture in Finest Watercolours
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reviews
“The results brought me to tears, the work is of outstanding quality and worth every penny.”
P Nelson
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“Alistair managed to capture Bailey exactly how he is - full of character. I would highly recommend him.”
Island Scuba
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“It simply is a masterpiece; the way he has captured our precious pup is just phenomenal!”
J Bridges
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“When he delivered the portrait I was moved to tears!! It is so beautiful, Alistair has expertly captured Clyde's tiny eyelashes and whiskers, as well as his relaxed personality.”
R Ward
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“The attention to detail was outstanding and we were delighted with the result.”
P Coates
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“I was overwhelmed with the portrait of our family dog. It is going to be a wonderful birthday present!”
Gem E
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commission
Price, Deposit and Booking
Once you decide to order that special portrait of a furry companion I can schedule in the painting with a £100 non-refundable deposit. Guide price and sizes are as follows:
From £350 per portrait depending on breed.
Single portraits 10 by 15 inches.
Double portraits 16 by 12 inches or 21 by 12 inches.
Triple portraits 21 by 12 inches.
Alternative size requests welcome.
Discounts given for two or more.
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Photo Reference
I have a realistic style and as a result I absolutely LOVE clear photos as reference. If you're not confident of capturing sharp, close-up photos then I offer a free photography service to north east England customers - just ask. Alternatively, ask me to send you my easy-to-follow pet photography guide.
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Production and Delivery
I use exquisite Saunders Waterford, cold pressed, 140lb watercolour paper, and finest Winsor & Newton Professional watercolour pigments. Portraits take up to 7 days to complete and the high end materials ensure permanence. I can email you progress photos if required. Local customers can collect or I can post in a rigid poster tube by recorded mail as I do to more distant locations, including Europe and the US. Delivery is a small extra cost.
Occasionally I produce prints of commissions but you will always have the special original.
about
From a young age I was passionate about drawing and later, at art college, I specialised in Fine Art. After doing a BA Hons in Design and Architectural History I ultimately took the graphic design route, working for 22 years as a graphic designer.
The work of American watercolour artist Stan Miller rekindled my interest in painting, especially portrait painting. Despite being a pet portrait specialist I occasionally paint wildlife, landscapes and even buildings such as a churches.
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I see each portrait as a journey with an exciting conclusion and wonderful feedback.
contact
07881 938516