Why Choose Bobby’s Portraits? Why Choose Bobbys portraits?Rest assured that your portrait will be delivered safely, no matter where you are in the world. In the unlikely event your portrait is lost or damaged during transit, I will recreate the work at no additional cost to you. Guaranteed! Deposits & Pricing For portraits featuring fewer than four subjects, no upfront …
Why Choose An Acrylic Portrait Painting?
Why Would you choose An Acrylic Portrait? Acrylic Paintings Acrylic paintings offer a bold and striking way to showcase your subject. Canvas: Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas For painted portraits, Winsor & Newton Professional Canvas is my go-to choice. These canvases feature an innovative pro-stretcher™ device and professionally constructed frames made from kiln-dried solid wood stretcher bars, ensuring durability and …
Why Choose A Colour Portrait Drawing?
Why Would you choose Colour? Paper options Prismacolor pencils are highly regarded in the art community, particularly for drawing pet portraits and other detailed subjects. Paper: Stonehenge Papers (100% Cotton) Stonehenge papers are a superb choice, offering excellent quality and durability. These papers are included in the price of a portrait commission and come in various shades to suit Stone …
Why choose A Graphite Portrait Drawing?
Why Would you choose Graphite? Graphite is perfect for detailed and monochromatic portraits. Its ability to capture fine details and create a range of tones makes it ideal for realistic drawings Stonehenge Papers (100% Cotton) Stonehenge papers are a superb choice, offering excellent quality and durability. These papers are included in the price of a portrait commission and come in …
What size is right for my portrait commission?
Best Size For A Portrait Painting & Drawing Table of Contents Choosing the right size for your portrait is a really important part of the commissioning process, and it’s something I’m always happy to guide you through. Every portrait is different, and the perfect size depends on what you want from the piece, how much detail you’d like, and of …
How to Choose the Best Photos for Your Portrait Commission
How to Choose the Best Photos for Your Portrait Commission Table of Contents A complete guide to pose, lighting, image quality, and how to order your custom portrait. Creating a hand‑drawn portrait from your photos is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. A great portrait should feel like a real moment captured in time — something that …
Completing payments
How to Complete Your Payment If you’re having trouble completing your payment, please follow this step-by-step guide. Payment methods and their associated fees are listed below: Payment Method Fees Bank Transfer: No fee PayPal: 3.4% + £0.20 handling fee Credit/Debit Card: 1.2% + £0.30 handling feeAll fees are automatically applied at checkout. Step-by-Step Payment Guide Step 1: Receiving Your Invoice …
Pet Portrait Photography tips
5 Pet Portrait Photography Tips: 1. Optimal Indoor Settings. Here are some pet portrait photography tips: Capturing the essence of your beloved pet in a portrait is a cherished endeavour, albeit one fraught with challenges. Whether your furry friend is a pup or a seasoned companion, achieving that perfect shot requires patience, skill, and a few tricks up your sleeve. …
Portrait Artist Reviews
Portrait Artist Reviews: A Portrait Artist’s Journey As a portrait artist specializing in animal and dog paintings and drawings, each piece I create is infused with love, passion, and dedication. My name is Robert Shirt, and I am deeply touched by the incredible portrait artist reviews I receive from my cherished customers. Today, I want to share with you one …
The mediums I mainly use.
How I Create My Portraits: A Guide to the Mediums, Tools & Papers I Use Quick Links Graphite Portraits Colour Portraits Acrylic Portraits Surface Options Best Medium For Your Portraits Acrylic Portraits (Winsor & Newton Professional Colours) For my acrylic paintings, I work almost exclusively with Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Colours. Their smooth application, rich pigmentation, and excellent lightfastness …
The Art of Photographing Photos
When all you have is a hard copy. When it comes to supplying me with a photo for your upcoming portrait, and a scanner isn’t available to hand, or digital copies are impossible or difficult to come by, so the only solution is to take a photo of a photo, however, there’s a crucial aspect often overlooked – photographing physical …
Framing and mounting.
How I will frame and mount a portrait. I’m active on Facebook and Instagram, take a peek and I look forward to working with you soon.
Choosing the right photo for a portrait
When you’re choosing a photo for a portrait, I want the image that feels most like them — and gives me enough information to draw accurately. A good reference saves time and leads to a calmer, more lifelike finish. Clarity & resolution: what I need to draw accurately Pick a sharp, well‑lit photo with clean detail around the eyes, nose …