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Finished Portraits

Elf mounted <3

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All of my pastel portraits come professionally mounted by my local framer. There is a huge selection (doesn't always make my decision easy 😜) but it means that there is always the perfect mount for any portrait. This mount used on Elf's portrait is one of my favourites. I have used it many times. It's has a subtle pattern creating a mottled type effect. I felt it complimented Elf beauti...
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Barn Owl is framed and for SALE

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I'm so happy with the frame I chose for this piece :). That lovely wooden frame really makes it feel like hes in that natural setting especially with the tree stump he is sat on. Craig Maisfield kindly provided the Barn Owl reference and I then used multiple photographs which I combined to create the background and foreground. I always knew I wanted vibrant colours to capture that setting and ...
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Drawing vs Photo

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I should make more of these but always forget! I had a superb and insanely cute photo to work from for this portrait of these two gorgeous Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Having 2 Staffies myself I am a little biased and always love it when I am asked to draw them. This was an A4 (8.3" x 11.7") graphite pencil drawing I was asked to draw a couple of years ago. It's one that has always stuck i...
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People portraits

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Occasionally, I have been asked by my previous clients if I draw people. This isn't something I advertise but when asked, providing the photographs are very good quality I will accept such commissions. This one below was a 16" x 12" and done in graphite pencil. At this time graphite is the only medium I offer for people portraits. I always like to challenge myself so this year I would like to...
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Charlie is next..

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The next furbaby after Millie on the large acrylic painting I am currently working on is Charlie. Sadly, Charlie is no longer with us and passed away a couple of days before I started his colour pencil portrait below. He has the sweetest expression and his owners had taken some lovely sharp photographs for me to work from. It was a real pleasure being able to capture it and I am really en...
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Teddy Testimonial <3

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I am always so grateful and feel very lucky when I am asked to capture peoples much loved pets. Our pets are so much more than 'dogs, cat, horses etc' and are our babies, family members. Teddy's mum left this special testimonial and knowing just how much the portrait meant really does make every hour I spend on them so worth while. Thank you for everyones comments, shares and support it means the...
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Meet Freddie

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I can now share with you Freddie's portrait :). This was a surprise gift for his dad and I hear he loved it. Sadly, Freddie is no longer with us and his family miss him dearly. This portrait was commissioned so that they had something on display of him to cherish and remember him by. What a pleasure to be asked to draw him and capture that smile. A4 (8.3" x 11.7") Pastel drawing This was do...
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Hedgehog & Hare Framed!

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Last week I picked up these two originals that I decided to have professionally framed. I love how the frames really enhance and compliment the paintings. Both of these are up for sale over at my 'artwork for sale' page. Full details can be found there but please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like more information. 'The Hole Hog' 'Hare today, gone tomorrow'Ref photo: Warren Etherin...
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Monty mounted :)

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Here is a photograph of the recent pastel drawing of Monty. All mounted before he got packaged off and sent to his home. For this one we went with a light grey, light blue lightly flecked mount with a black core. This create that impression of a slight black border which enhances the black in the fur and ties everything together. This is one of my favourite mounts :). All of my pastel portraits a...
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Keeping clients updated

Posted on by Zara Toms
Throughout the process I always keep my clients up to date. These photographs are exactly what I would want to see if I were to commission something as personal as this. Teddy is sadly no longer with us. His family miss him so much as they are just such a massive part of our family. Capturing a family member that is no longer with us is a real honour and something I take very seriously. These...
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