Your Portrait
The first step is to select a reference photo from which you would like your portrait to be drawn.
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I encourage my clients to send as many photos to me as they like and then we work together to select the one which will work best.
I ask for the best quality photos possible to work from, however understand that in the case of memorial portraits, for example, I will have to work with the photos we have which is no problem at all.
Portrait
Reference
The final step in the process is to select a style and medium that best aligns with your vision for your portrait.
This is entirely personal, with some clients preferring a tighter realism and others a looser, more expressive style.
Coloured Pencils on Grafix Drafting Film
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The most detailed and tight style
Great for fur with more texture
Soft Pastels on Clairefontaine Pastelmat Board
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An expressive medium allowing both detail and fluidity
Works beautifully for short or smooth fur, especially with a dramatic black background
Coloured Pencils on Clairefontaine Pastelmat Board
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Allows plenty of detail with a soft overall look
Great for smoother fur and real depth of colour
Oil Paints on Canvas Board
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Wonderfully expressive and fluid
Great for all animals and fur types