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from £130.00

From my studio in the Suffolk countryside, I paint gouache portraits that capture the quirks that make your pet yours: the soulful stare, the wonky ear, the look that says "dinner's late."

Every portrait starts with a photograph you love and becomes an original piece, painted by hand in gouache: a velvety, matte paint with soft, rich colour. On heavyweight 250gsm acid-free paper in a warm grey, it gives each portrait a storybook glow that's made to last. Each one is one of a kind, just like your pet.

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From my studio in the Suffolk countryside, I paint gouache portraits that capture the quirks that make your pet yours: the soulful stare, the wonky ear, the look that says "dinner's late."

Every portrait starts with a photograph you love and becomes an original piece, painted by hand in gouache: a velvety, matte paint with soft, rich colour. On heavyweight 250gsm acid-free paper in a warm grey, it gives each portrait a storybook glow that's made to last. Each one is one of a kind, just like your pet.

How a commission works

what happens next

1

book your portrait

Choose your style and size, and pay to secure your place in my painting diary.

2

send your photos

Your confirmation email explains how to send them. Tips are just below.

3

your portrait arrives

Painted by hand in my studio, then wrapped with care so it arrives gift ready.

How to send your reference photos

send me their best side

The best portraits start with a photo that catches them being them: the head tilt, the side-eye, the ears doing their own thing.

● Go for natural light. Outdoors or by a window is perfect, but out of harsh direct sun.

● Get the eyes. Everything lives in the eyes. My trick is holding a treat just above the camera. It works on Flora every single time.

● Send the original. Photos squashed through messaging apps lose the detail I need, so the file straight from your phone is best.

Not sure if your photo will work? Email me a few and I'll happily help you choose.

good questions

  • At the moment, your portrait will be ready 2 weeks after I receive your photos. As my painting diary fills up this can change, so I'll always confirm your date when you book.

  • Don't worry. I'll look at what you send and let you know if anything would help, before I start painting.

  • Of course. Please don't worry about finding the perfect picture. Send me what you have, and I'll do everything I can to bring them back to the page.

  • Your portrait arrives unframed but mounted to fit a standard-size frame, beautifully wrapped and gift ready. If you're local to me in Suffolk or Cambridgeshire, just ask and I can arrange framing for you to collect.

  • Yes, two ways. If you have photos of their pet, book the portrait yourself and it will arrive wrapped and gift ready. Or choose a gift voucher, so they can pick the style and size and send me photos of their own. Vouchers arrive as a hand-finished card, ready to give, and are available for £130, £190 or £270, one for each portrait size. If they'd like a bigger portrait or a second pet, they simply pay the difference when they book. Each voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.