Equine and Canine Commissioning

Heather Irvine Equine and Canine commissions

I undertake commissions for all animal portraits with the emphasis on producing as life-like an image as possible. These are drawn from photographs taken by myself (countrywide) which is included in the costing. This helps me to gauge those character traits that are all so important for gaining the individual personalities! Usually four or five photographs are chosen by the client from my selection and are then used to produce the portrait as to their wishes. If your animal is unfortunately no longer with us, then as many photographs and as much information on character is all that is required.

Portraits can be drawn in oil and soft pastels, oils on canvas and for the more movement based pieces, charcoal, which is ideal for portraying energy and flow. Sizing is as to the client’s wishes, but I do prefer to not go any smaller than 12” x 10” as detail is then compromised. Ideally for charcoal studies, work should be no smaller than 16” x 20”. Your portrait will take approximately eight to twelve weeks until completion dependent on time of year – it is best to ring me to discuss your requirements, especially for the Christmas period as I do get extremely busy!

Once the client is completely satisfied with the portrait it will be sent sprayed and ready for framing, or I will deliver it personally dependent on time and location. I unfortunately cannot offer a framing service at this time.

Please note that for your peace of mind, I do operate a no obligation to buy policy should you not be totally happy with it.

Pricing

Oil pastel, soft pastel, charcoal – single heads
12 x 10/16 x 20 £395
18 x 24 £450
20 x 30 £550

Oil pastel, soft pastel, charcoal – double heads
16 x 20 £500
18 x 24 £600
20 x 30 £700

Oils on canvas
From £495 for single heads, please ring to discuss.

Oil pastel, soft pastel, charcoal – full bodies
16 x 20 £450
18 x 24 £550
20 x 30 £650

Please ring to discuss triple and compilation pieces as these are all priced dependent on sizing and number of images.