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I’m Robert Shirt, a portrait artist with over 15 years of experience creating hand drawn dog portraits from your photographs. I’ve had the privilege of drawing and painting portraits for clients worldwide, capturing the unique character and warmth of each subject and preserving those precious moments in art.
Many of the dog portraits I create serve as heartfelt gifts to honor beloved pets who have recently passed. By working closely with clients and using suitable photos, I strive to capture each pet’s unique personality, ensuring the portrait brings them to life once more. A custom portrait is a special and beautiful way to keep the memory of your faithful friend alive.
Choosing the right surface for your dog Portrait
Choosing the right surface for your portrait is crucial for quality and durability. The best materials include top choices for paper and canvas. Whether using graphite, coloured pencils, or acrylics, understanding the ideal surfaces is essential. This section highlights the recommended paper and canvas types for your hand drawn dog portrait.
Features of Stonehenge Papers:
Best Mediums for Stonehenge Paper:
Choosing the right medium
I use various mediums to create your hand drawn dog portraits, including graphite, coloured pencils, and acrylics on canvas. Graphite offers precision, coloured pencils provide vibrant hues, and acrylics deliver depth and boldness. Each medium ensures your custom portrait achieves the perfect look and feel.
Graphite Drawings Graphite is perfect for detailed and monochromatic hand drawn dog portraits. Its ability to capture fine details and create a range of tones makes it ideal for realistic and beautiful hand drawn dog portraits.
Coloured Pencils (Prismacolor) Prismacolor pencils are highly regarded in the art community, particularly for drawing pet portraits and other detailed subjects. Here’s why they are a great choice:
Acrylic Paintings
Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylics are the brightest acrylic paints available, using advanced resin technology for unmatched brilliance. These paints offer rich, intense, and deep colours, ensuring vibrant and durable portraits.
Choosing the right size.
Here, I will outline all the mediums and processes I use to create your beautiful portrait. These mediums include graphite drawings, colored pencil family drawings, and acrylic paintings on stretched canvas.
Choosing the Size
For Painted Portraits on Canvas
Rest assured that your dog 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.
Rest assured, if your portrait encounters any issues during transit, I will gladly recreate the artwork at no expense to you. Unlimited revisions are guaranteed to ensure your utmost satisfaction. Should adjustments be needed, I'll continue to refine the work until it aligns perfectly with your vision. Your happiness is my priority, and if you're not satisfied, you don't pay.
For dog portraits featuring fewer than four subjects, no upfront deposit is necessary. For larger projects, a deposit ranging from 20-30% may be requested. Additionally, if framing is requested, the cost of the frame is collected upfront. No VAT will be added to the total. I provide clear and upfront pricing to ensure you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
My portraits and paintings are meticulously drawn using top-tier materials, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship. Unlike digital reproductions, you’ll receive the original artwork—not just a print. With over 15 years of experience as a portrait artist, I’ve completed thousands of commissions and garnered hundreds of reviews. I encourage you to explore the testimonials in my Reviews section to see the satisfaction of my previous clients.
In this timeline video, watch as a beloved dog’s portrait comes to life through the art of a coloured pencil drawing. Beginning with a carefully selected photo, I start by sketching the initial outline on high-quality Stonehenge paper.
As the video progresses, you’ll see the intricate details unfold, with each pencil stroke meticulously added to depict the fur’s texture and the dog’s expressive eyes. Ready to be framed and cherished as a timeless keepsake.
Drop me a message, or fill out the contact form below, and let's create something special together.
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