Full Body Work with Background

3. Would you like a scenic background?
This option is a available for head and shoulders or full body works. Portraits are drawn on a plain background, such as in the portrait of Denver above. However, for an additional cost, it's also possible to request a special background, such as your dogs favourite walking area, or in your garden. If you look to the left you'll see an example of a full body portrait with a background.

Here's the original photos that I was sent:-

The owner specifically asked for Sasha to be depicted on the beach. Sometimes when I'm working on full body paintings, there isn't one really good photo available that captures the dog well. Here I used two different photos to create this portrait (one for the face and one for the body), and used a beach reference that I had to create the backdrop.

when ordering, I'll also ask you:-

1. How will you be sending your photographs?
Photos can be sent via email, or through the post as prints or on CD. Please read these notes about the kind of photos that produce the best pet portraits. If you are able to take some photos of the dog, please avoid using flash (this distorts the colouring of the pet in the photo) and try to take photos outside in natural daylight.

2. Did you want a group portrait?
If you'd like a number of pets together in the same portrait, I charge £95 for each extra pet. More info here about group portraits.

3. Is there any additional information?
e.g. the inclusion of a collar/the dogs name on the portrait/a prefered photograph etc. More info here about custom pet portraits.

4. When would you like the portrait by?
As a guide, please allow three weeks for the completion of a portrait. Sometimes it's possible to complete a work quicker than this if you have a specific deadline in mind. If you're ordering in the Autumn, please allow plenty of time if you would like your portrait in time for Christmas. It's also possible to order a gift voucher if the deadline is too short.

Payment and refunds:

Payment can be made online with credit or debit card via paypal, or by cheque through the post. Full payment is required on ordering. (Cheques are not cashed until a week after I post the art work). If you are not fully satisfied with the work a full refund will be issued.