Investment.

Your beloved companion deserves the utmost care and attention, and I am committed to making your pet's portrait a reality. With dedicated time and effort, each piece is meticulously hand-drawn, ensuring a labor of love that is uniquely crafted for you.

Creating a masterpiece can be a time-intensive process, often taking up to 12 hours from start to finish. This meticulous approach is a testament to my commitment to excellence, and I firmly believe it's the only way to create truly exceptional art. To maintain transparency and simplicity, I offer my pieces at a straightforward investment

Investment:

Each piece is £450

Respecting the value of my work, I kindly request that we refrain from negotiations. By upholding this policy, I can continue to provide you with the highest level of dedication and quality.

Size:

My commissions are hand-drawn in one standard size, A4 (approx.) and occasionally this may be on an A3 page.

While I am open to considering other sizes upon request, I generally do not work on smaller scales. Should we decide on a smaller size, the investment remains the same. If you’d like to commission a larger size, cost will be on application.

Subject:

To ensure the utmost quality, I focus on drawing one subject per picture, specifically head and shoulders.

While I am open to considering multiple subjects, please note that the investment would double, as it requires twice the amount of time and effort. Additionally, full-body compositions can also be considered; however, they would entail double the investment, reflecting the increased time and complexity involved.

Material:

For all my artwork, I employ premium materials, utilising high-quality drafting film and lightfast pencils. This combination ensures the longevity and vibrancy of your pet's portrait, granting you a lifetime of enjoyment.

The drafting film possesses a stunning satin finish, allowing for intricate details and vibrant colours. Moreover, its opaque nature permits the incorporation of different coloured backgrounds, enabling personalisation that harmonises with your unique style.

Payment/Deposit:

A £200 deposit is required to secure your booking, and is non-refundable.

The balance is to be settled upon completion of the piece, and shipment will occur once the payment has cleared.

Shipping:
For your peace of mind, the finished artwork will be shipped via Royal Mail unframed framed/mounted, tracked and insured, at no additional cost.

If you are an international client, worldwide shipping can be arranged for an extra fee. Please be aware that you may need to pay any applicable customs or import charges.

What I ask from you:

1) Detailed photo.

To commence the process, I kindly request a detailed digital reference image of your pet, which can be sent to me via email.

A high-quality photo that allows zooming in to see individual hairs and captures the essence of your companion is ideal. Adequate lighting is also crucial; even in darker areas, there should be some detail when zoomed in. Regrettably, I am unable to work from any other type of reference.

2) Small video.

Additionally, if you have a small video of your beloved animal, please do share it with me. It allows me to truly grasp their personality and bring their character to life in the artwork.

Next steps:

Do reach out to get started or for any questions, please feel free to reach out to me via email, which can be found at the bottom of this page. I am here to help you make this creative journey a memorable one.

Thank you for considering me as your pet portrait artist. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Do reach out.

Mark Mannering Barton Pet Portrait and animal artist

For a personalised coloured pencil pet or animal portrait, prints of current artwork or any questions you have please contact me here:

markmanneringbarton@gmail.com