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The Commission Studio

Heirlooms drawn by hand

Transform your companion animal's true spirit into a tactile, hand-layered soft pastel portrait drawn on archival paper in my Ayrshire studio.

Portrait Sizes

Sizes for every space

Transparent pricing based on standard framing sizes. Every portrait is hand-drawn using premium soft pastels on quality archival paper.

Desk Portrait

Mantel Portrait

Statement Portrait

30cms x 40cms

24cms x 30cms

18cms x 24cms

An intimate, detailed headshot perfect for small shelves, bedside tables, or desk alcoves. Hand-drawn on premium archival paper.

Prices from £190.00

A simple size that balances facial detail with soft fur, delicate whiskers and the unique character that makes your pet so special.

A timeless piece that allows every detail to shine, from delicate whiskers to the subtle textures of fur. Created to take pride of place in your home.

Prices from £150.00

Prices from £90.00

A completed soft pastel portrait of a sleeping cat on textured paper, resting on a wooden artist easel in a bright Oregon studio, bathed in warm, diffused afternoon sun.
A completed soft pastel portrait of a sleeping cat on textured paper, resting on a wooden artist easel in a bright Oregon studio, bathed in warm, diffused afternoon sun.

The Reference Photo

Capturing their true spirit

A great reference photo is the starting point for every portrait. As I don't know your pet personally, I rely on your photographs to capture their unique character, expressions and details – after all, I can only draw what I can see.

Whenever possible, use a good-quality camera or smartphone and send the original image rather than a reduced-size version. The higher the resolution, the more detail I can see, from the texture of the fur to those tiny whiskers and expressive eyes that make your pet so special.

Try to get as close to your pet as possible when taking photographs. Clear, close-up images allow me to see the details that bring a portrait to life, from expressive eyes and unique markings to the texture of their fur. Photographing your pet at their eye level often creates the most natural and flattering result.

Choose a photo that shows your pet as you know and love them best. Whether it's a favourite pose, expression or those little quirks that make them unique, the more detail I can see, the better I can capture their personality, character and unmistakable charm.

If your pet is no longer with you, I'll happily work from the photos you have. If you're taking new ones, natural daylight is best. Don't worry about the background; unless requested, my focus is always on your pet and the personality you know and love.

Secure Your Place

Open the studio door

Select your preferred portrait size and share a few details about your companion animal. I will respond within two business days to confirm my current commission calendar availability.