Your Portrait
The first step is to select a reference photo from which you would like your portrait to be drawn.
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
The most detailed and tight style
Great for fur with more texture
Soft Pastels on Clairefontaine Pastelmat Board
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
Allows plenty of detail with a soft overall look
Great for smoother fur and real depth of colour
Oil Paints on Canvas Board
Wonderfully expressive and fluid
Great for all animals and fur types