Portrait Artist
Welcome to my website! I am a portrait artist located in Derbyshire, creating beautiful portraits using graphite, pastel, and coloured pencils. I take on commissions from clients throughout the UK and beyond I work solely from high-quality digital images that you provide. Take a look at my portfolio, and don’t hesitate to contact me for your custom portrait!
Th 'Way' of the pencil
Whilst specializing creating lifelike representations of people, pets and wildlife, my technique is one of enhancing those fantastic tones of light and value from each drawing, allowing the wonderful illusion of realism to bring out the unique character of the subject.
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The work that I do never uses any blending stumps or burnishing techniques. And I only use the finest drawing paper and pencils. Bringing out those fantastic features of the paper is so important to my work. Those tiny peaks and troughs of the paper can represent beautifully the texture of natural skin or show depth and tonal variances of fur which is so important for the perfect portrait.​
​I only use the finest drawing paper and pencils. If you are interested and would like me to produce a piece of art personalised for you or maybe a gift for someone else then please get in touch.
Commissioning a portrait
Commissioning a portrait is usually a new experience for many and can feel like a bit of a leap of faith into the unknown! But please do not worry! I am here to help and guide you from first contact right through to the finish. Get in touch, even if it is just for a chat about any project ideas you may have, a quote or how the process works. There is no obligation, I am more than happy to help.
PENCIL PORTRAITS
PASTEL & COLOURED PENCIL PORTRAITS
If you do decide to take things further, that's great. We can then start talking about your thoughts, composition, size or layout of your commission. It is important for me that your portrait is tailored to how you would want it to look.Even though I usually work with one main image (digital). Of course, other images will be used too.
Starting with a main reference image additional Images are used, sorted, swapped or even changed so that a 'feel' can be taken on how best we can compose your portrait. This initially may take time and at these early stages a number of conversations on the telephone or e-mail will ensue. But all of this is perfectly normal!
Click here for information on delivery. You'll also find pricing details on this page. If you are looking for a more personalized portrait, feel free to contact me.
THE GREETING CARD SHOP
A greeting card (with more to follow) is available in the newly opened 'The greeting card shop' for purchase.