This Labrador Retriever portrait in pencil of Inca was commissioned by a returning client, Sarah, as a birthday gift for her son. Sarah first contacted me to arrange a gift voucher. She wanted her son, Tom, to choose his favourite photo of Inca after his birthday. We planned the whole commission around this, giving them time to select the perfect image.
Once we had the reference photo, a lovely shot of Inca looking up slightly, I began the pencil drawing. Sarah was kind enough to write…
“It’s amazing – you have caught her perfectly – thank you so much.”
Commissioning a Pet Portrait with a Gift Voucher
If you’d like to arrange a portrait as a gift but aren’t sure which photo to use, a gift voucher is ideal. You can choose the size of the portrait and the amount you’d like to gift. Then simply send me a photo or a few photos of the pet, along with some details about the recipient.
I’ll create a personalised voucher card and post it to you to give to them directly. Or, if you prefer, I can send it straight to the recipient. The cards are 7 x 5 inches in size and printed through Moonpig. I post them First Class and can send worldwide. Each card contains details about the commission, what’s included, and how the recipient can get started.
Gift vouchers make a thoughtful and flexible presents, especially when time is short or you want the recipient to be part of the creative process.
More Information on Commissioning a Portrait
If you’re thinking about commissioning a drawing, whether for yourself or as a gift, my FAQ page has lots of helpful information. It covers sizes, pricing, lead times, framing, and more. You might also enjoy seeing Dexter’s pencil portrait — another lovely Labrador drawing I completed recently.
Finally I hope that you have enjoyed reading about my Labrador Retriever Portrait in Pencil of Inca. If you’d like to commission a pencil drawing of your own dog, or surprise someone special with a portrait, I’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to get in touch with your favourite photos or gift ideas.
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