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 In terms of reference photos, the better the quality, the easier it is for me to recreate your beloved family members and catch their spirit in pencil and paper. I require good lighting which shows the colour accurately and doesn’t hide the subject in shadow. For smaller portraits, head and shoulder portraits are ideal. However, if you want your pet fully in shot, a sitting pose is best. For A4 size and bigger, most poses are generally okay. However, sit poses, head and shoulders, or lying down still work best. Furthermore, photos which are too pixelated or blurry will make it far more difficult for me to draw your animals or friends/family members and I may ask you for different, better quality photos.

In the case that your pet is no longer with you, if they have passed away or moved on, I will do my best to work with what we have. In this case, it is a good idea to send me as many reference photos as possible if certain features are covered up by filters or just cut out of the photo for example, or to give me an idea of the colour of their fur. In the case that I have to imagine what some body parts look like, or in the case that I need to combine and draw from several different reference photos to get a starting sketch, I may have to give you a higher price to reflect the extra time needed to sketch and revise until you’re happy with it. Also, in this case, I will be in touch with you more often to ensure that you are happy with everything from the initial sketch, the colour of the fur to making sure that the important characteristics are all included in the portrait.