Questions, answered

Bright, close-up photos taken in natural light, where you can clearly see eyes and faces. A phone photo is absolutely fine — I'll tell you honestly if a photo won't work before you pay anything.

Yes. Family pieces are often drawn from two or three photos put together, and I can also draw people who were never photographed together.

Yes — just tell me who or what you'd like left out and I'll draw only what you want kept.

Pets are one of my favourite things to draw — dogs, cats, horses and a fair few rabbits so far.

Yes, and I take these commissions very gently. Older or damaged photographs are usually still workable, and I'll take as much time as you need over the details.

You can choose pencil, ink or watercolour, and tell me whether you'd like a soft sketch or a fully finished tonal drawing.

Most pieces take one to two weeks from the day we agree the details. Christmas and Mother's Day book up early, so get in touch sooner if it's for a date.

Pieces start at £85 for an A5 single subject. The full price list is on the commissions page.

A 50% deposit starts your piece and the balance is due once you've seen and approved the finished drawing.

Sometimes. Message me with your date and I'll tell you straight away whether I can fit it in.

Anywhere in the UK as standard, and internationally on request.

Backed with acid-free board, wrapped in tissue and sent in a rigid protective mailer.

Yes, every piece goes tracked and signed for, and I send you the number.

Always. You'll get progress photos as I go and a clear final photo to approve before anything is posted.

Yes — one round of adjustments is included, and I'd much rather you asked than lived with something not quite right.