CHOOSING/TAKING A REFERENCE PHOTO
You may have a mass of photos of your pet in all kinds of situations, poses and light. However, the quality of the painting will depend largely on the quality of the reference photo.  Good resolution and lighting are important. Basically, if I can’t see it, I can’t paint it.

Ideally, the photo will be in good focus, taken in natural daylight with the light source above and slightly to the side/front of your pet so that their eyes are not in shadow. If you’re taking photos outside, it’s better to avoid direct sunlight and look for a balance of light and shadow.

If you already have photos of your pet but you are not sure if they're good enough, please feel free to send them to me at lucyandrewart@gmail.com and I'll be happy to take a look. When sending, please keep the image file as large as possible as images that have been reduced in size for messaging are often reduced in size, which will impact on the quality of the image. The larger the size of the image file the better.

CHOOSING/TAKING A REFERENCE PHOTO
You may have a mass of photos of your pet in all kinds of situations, poses and light. However, the quality of the painting will depend largely on the quality of the reference photo.  Good resolution and lighting are important. Basically, if I can’t see it, I can’t paint it.

Ideally, the photo will be in good focus, taken in natural daylight with the light source above and slightly to the side/front of your pet so that their eyes are not in shadow. If you’re taking photos outside, it’s better to avoid direct sunlight and look for a balance of light and shadow.

If you already have photos of your pet but you are not sure if they're good enough, please feel free to send them to me at lucyandrewart@gmail.com and I'll be happy to take a look. When sending, please keep the image file as large as possible as images that have been reduced in size for messaging are often reduced in size, which will impact on the quality of the image. The larger the size of the image file the better.

FINAL APPROVAL AND PAYMENT

Once the painting or drawing is ready I will send you a photograph for your final approval. I will then ask you to pay the outstanding balance and any shipping costs. Oil paintings take a couple of weeks or more (depending on weather conditions and time of the year) to dry properly. Once dry, the painting will be varnished. The painting will be supplied unframed, so you can choose your preferred frame with a view to the location of the painting.

GETTING YOUR PAINTING TO YOU
You are welcome to collect the painting from the studio. If you are not collecting the portrait and need the portrait shipped, an additional shipping cost will be calculated and discussed with you.

If the painting is not collected, it will be shipped via Royal Mail or ParcelForce, with a one day guaranteed delivery.  The parcels are tracked and insured and I will provide you with a tracking number. Paintings will be protected with acid free paper and bubble wrap within a  cardboard box.