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Spirit Art

Updated 21st July 2011

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How to order a pet portrait

 

Email your digital photograph (high resolution 300 dpi) to georgina@animalspiritart.co.uk. More than one photograph is very helpful. See photograph tips for more information and advice. See also Photo-to-Portrait examples so you can see what is possible.

 

If you prefer, you can send original prints by post and they will be kept safely and returned to you with your completed portrait. If the photos are precious please use recorded or special delivery.

 

Whether by post or email, please give your full contact details, including phone number. On receipt of your photos Georgina will contact you to go through your requirements. Make it clear if the portrait is a surprise gift for someone in the household and how best to contact you!

 

If the portrait is a composition of more than one subject, Georgina will produce a draft for your approval before starting the painting.

 

When the portrait is finished, a copy will be sent to you for approval. Only when you are completely satisfied with the picture do you send payment and then the portrait will be dispatched.

 

Please feel free to telephone if you would like to discuss any aspect of the portrait or what might be possible.

 

Timeframe for delivery

 

This varies according to how many portraits Georgina currently has to complete. The average time from order to completion of the portrait is 4-6 weeks, but it can be quicker and she will always try to accommodate your deadline if she can - please ask. Orders for Christmas are coming in already so please allow plenty of extra time for this.

 

If the portrait is a gift and you are getting it professionally framed, you need to allow 2-3 weeks for framing. Georgina will agree the delivery time with you when you place your order.

 

Payment options

 

No deposit is required with your order. Once the portrait is approved payment can be made by cheque, postal order or bank transfer, or online by debit card, credit card or PayPal.

 

Note on copyright

 

The artist always owns the copyright on paintings, even if they have been commissioned and paid for by a third party. This gives an artist the legal right to reproduce the painting, eg for prints or cards, or use it for publicity purposes.

 

HOWEVER, Georgina considers the process of commissioning a portrait to be a personal and sensitive matter and she will never use the painting of your animal on her website or on printed material without your express permission.

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“It wasn’t just a good likeness - I felt it was "My Gizzy" I can't put into words just how wonderful and healing it is to have him on the

wall near my chair and when I turn, just as

when he was alive, there he is loyally watching over me. So every time I feel a wee bit sad I just look at your portrait of Gizzy. Thank you so much.”

 

Maddy Simpson, Dorset

 

 

Finalist in the

BBC Wildlife Artist

of the Year 2011 competition

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pet portrait
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel pet portrait