"I am passionate about nature, wildlife and pets and put a lot of energy into my paintings, spending hours getting the details accurate and making sure I capture the character of your pet or wild animal, building up to 6 layers for depth and contrast, taking up to 2 weeks to complete each commission."
Pet Portraits and Wildlife Commissions
One-off, unique, pet portrait or animal commission, hand painted with unison soft pastels (UK handmade) and pastel pencils on Clairfontaine pastelmat, double mounted (plus additional gap mount for pastel dust), using PH neutral mounts and conservation backing boards, ready for framing (various options available). Comes with a signed certificate of authenticity with a wax seal.
Prices based on subject complexity and time to complete:
16" x 12" mounted painting, ready for framing - £395 (~ 12.5" x 8.5" image size)
20" x 16" mounted painting, ready for framing - £515 (~16" x 12" image size)
- Additional £75 - £95 for bespoke quality wood frame with AR70 anti-reflective art glass (recommended to showcase your beloved pet painting in its best light)
- Additional £135 for each additional subject in the same painting
- Additional cost for detailed background depending upon complexity
Please use Contact page for enquiries or e-mail direct ( ✉ icon at bottom of page) if you wish to enquire about a pet or wild animal commission. You would need to provide a digital or printed photo of your pet or wild animal to use as a reference for the painting. The photo must either be taken by you or have the photographer's permission, be in focus (particularly around the eyes) to create the best likeness. Backgrounds can be omitted/changed. I am also available to take professional photographs of your pet (to use as a reference for the painting) for no additional charge if you order a pet commission (within 1 hour of Hatherleigh / Holsworthy) - you would also get to keep the digital photos.
Timescales - Due to a high demand on pet portraits and painting some wildlife pieces for forthcoming exhibitions, current wait times for new commissions is around 4 months. A 25% deposit is required before the commencement of a painting (10% deposit secures your place in the queue). Balance on completion and delivery of the painting.
Testimonials
Dog Portrait of Sammy, White Retriever - "This is absolutely amazing. It looks so real. It's just Sammy" - Annette and Mike from Devon
Dog Portrait of Teddy - "It's amazingly detailed. My daughter said it looks like a photo. The fur is so detailed and the likeness is fantastic. Thank you so much - we have Teddy forever now" - Tamara from Devon
Horses in a field, 'Thor and Friends' - "Steve recreated the view from my home, featuring my very special friend. Thor is no longer with us and I have moved, but now I can be instantly transported back in time. The colours are so vibrant and there is so much depth and detail that it feels like I’m looking through my window. Words cannot express my gratitude to Steve. He’s not only talented but also able to connect with the emotions of such special moments. For me, he sells happiness" - Ali from Devon
Two cats portrait - "Lemon and Babba are reunited in Steve's amazing pastel painting. Sisters, who were only together for a short time as sadly Lemon passed away many years before Babba. Steve was so understanding and patient during the many months that we searched through our photographs, to find the right ones for him to use (as a reference) to give us their portraits together. He has captured their personalities perfectly and it was so emotional when Steve delivered the painting, which now has pride of place in our home. Thank you Steve, for your work is greatly admired by all that see his beautiful commission" - Nicola and Michael from Devon
Two dogs portrait - "Thanks Steve for a truly beautiful life-like portrait of our poodles Nero and Libby to celebrate Libby's life after her passing. You have utterly captured Libby's personality and beauty - thank you" - John from Cornwall
Cat Portrait - "We are delighted with Steve's portrait of our cat, Betty. It captures her perfectly, and everyone who visits asks who painted it. Brilliant, thanks Steve" - Danielle from London