Good questions

Get in touch through the contact page with a bit about your animal and the photo you have. I will talk you through sizes and the next steps, and take a deposit to hold your place.

The clearest, sharpest photo you have, ideally one where you can see the light in the eyes. The likeness lives in the reference image, so the better the photo, the better the portrait. For the largest A0 size, a very high-resolution image is required.

Yes, and I do often. Many of my portraits are memorials. If you only have one imperfect photo, that is enough. I will work with you, gently.

It depends on the size, the detail, and how busy I am. I will give you a realistic timeframe when you book, and keep you updated the whole way through. Good portraits are not rushed.

A4 portraits start at $950, A3 at $1,350, and the museum-scale A1 is by application. Every portrait includes the full process, the colour card, and tracked delivery within New Zealand. See the pricing page for the detail.

Yes, at any size. Each additional pet adds to the price, as the faces are where the work is. Tell me who you would like included and I will quote it.

Sometimes. If the photo is low resolution, I often have to research the breed and find extra references to fill the gaps, which takes more time, so a small surcharge may apply. A good photo avoids this.

Yes. Delivery is tracked and insured, and free within New Zealand. For overseas orders, shipping is quoted separately and any import duties are the customer's responsibility.

Beautifully. Your portrait comes gift-wrapped and wax-sealed, packed to arrive safely, with a colour card of the shades I mixed for your animal and a few small personal touches. It is made to be a keepsake from the moment it lands.

I am now taking horse commissions, and I am always happy to hear about other animals. Ask, and I will let you know.