WHAT'S IN A PORTRAIT?

All commissions begin much the same way with a light pencil outline of the subject sketched on a piece of acid free artist paper. I always start each drawing from the far left of the page and work my way across, as I am right handed. I place a sheet of paper over where my hand rests so I don’t smudge or mark the paper as I draw.

Each commission takes on average 8 to 10 hours to complete, it involves layers of led pencil in both shadings and stroke work. Often hundreds of carefully drawn tiny lines will be involved in making up a very small section of an animal’s coat. My favourite part to draw on all of my portraits is the eyes. I truly mean it when I say it awakens the portrait and brings the subject to life. Take the eyes away and it’s really just a bunch of strokes and shadings on a page.

“ Often hundreds of carefully drawn tiny lines will be involved in making up a very small section of an animal’s coat...”

I like to take my clients on the journey with me. From the moment their booking arrives I send through little updates on the progress of their commission as it happens. After each portrait is completed, it is then sealed, framed, carefully packaged and sent on its way to the lucky new owner.

Pet portraits are a beautiful way to create a personalised lasting memory of a beloved pet and also make impressive gifts for those hard to buy for people in your life. 

If after reading all of this you think you need one in your life, I would love to work with you. Please get in touch via Facebook or email - elisha_sullivan@hotmail.com

Elisha x

A GIFT FROM THE HEART

The worst part about owning any animal is having to say goodbye.

Memorial portraits are a beautiful way to acknowledge that loss and create a personalised lasting memory for your home.