Commission spaces available from mid-July 2025.
Commissioning a portrait of your beloved animal makes a fantastic gift or keepsake with a very personal touch. It will be and remain a unique and original record of a much loved pet that will stand the test of time.
I work from photographs to create your painting, the photos need to be clear and show up detail. If you have sadly lost your animal I can view the photos you have and can advise if they are suitable to work from. It is better if you have a selection of photographs with your favourite one for the portrait indicated. If you would prefer a different background to the one on the photograph this is not a problem, plain backgrounds are also popular as they allow the viewers attention to be drawn exclusively to the animal. If you cannot decide or are unsure which is most suitable for your chosen photograph- I am here to help!
I produce work in pastels onto specialist paper. I use only high quality materials. Pastels give a very soft effect which people have enjoyed for many 100’s of years, however a pastel painting needs to be framed behind glass in order to protect the painting.
PRICES 2025:
*SPECIAL OFFER: 6X6″ PORTRAIT SUPPLIED WITH MOUNT READY TO FRAME £60 INCLUDING UK P&P. (This size is only suitable for a single animal head portrait)*
| Painting Size (approximate dimensions) | Outer Mount Dimensions(approximate dimensions) | Frame Size (not supplied).(approximate dimensions) | Price |
| 6×6” (15x15cm) | 10×10” | 10×10” (25x25cm) | £60 free UK p&p |
| 6×8” (15x20cm) | 8×10” | 8×10” (25x30cm) | £75 |
| 8×10” (20x25cm) | 10×12” | 10×12” (25x35cm) | £115 |
| 10×12” (25x30cm) | 12×16” | 12×16” (35x40cm) | £140 |
| 10×14” (27x35cm) | 14×18” | 14×18” (40x45cm) | £150 |
| 12×16” (30x40cm) | 16×20” | 16×20” (40x50cm) | £165 |
| 16×16” (40x40cm) | 20×20” | 20×20” (50x50cm) | £180 |
| 16×20” (40x50cm) | 20×24” | 20×24” (50x60cm) | £265 |
| 18×20” (45x50cm) | 22×24” | 22×24” (55x60cm) | £285 |
| + shipping | £10 UK£30 world wide |
Pastel paintings are supplied with mount and are ready to be taken for framing. I can provide a framing service at additional cost if required. (A framed painting will cost more to ship and prices can be quoted)
For international shipping there maybe additional incurred import changes which clients are be responsible for paying.
If you are interested in commissioning me I can be contacted via Facebook, Instagram or via email at: enquiry@lesleyhowarth.co.uk
A 20% booking fee is required to secure your booking, you will be notified when the painting has been completed at which point the remaining balance is due. I accept payment by cheque, or online using Paypal secure ordering system. You will be able to view photos of the finished painting before payment.
Important note! If the photograph you wish to use for the pose for the portrait has been taken by a professional photographer you will need to get their written consent to use the photograph for this, as they will still own the copyright of the image.
