Graphite

The prices on the right are for drawings

in graphite, with a white background

and one subject (pet).

A detailed black and white drawing, made

with high quality graphite pencils.

Graphite drawings are drawings made with graphite, a material often used in pencils. Graphite is a form of carbon and offers a wide range of

gray tones, from light grays to deep blacks, depending on the hardness and pressure with which you draw.

Colored pencil

The prices on the right are for drawings in colored pencils, with a white background and one subject (pet).

Using high-quality colored pencils, I create a realistic portrait of your pet with many details.

Colored pencil drawings are made with pencils that have a core of pigment and wax or oil. I use both. Depending on the pressure and layering, different shades and effects can be achieved.

Pastels

The prices on the right are for drawings in pastels and one subject (pet).

You can choose from 5 colours of paper. The paper is soft and feels like a kind of fabric and gives beautiful results.

Remember well; a pastel drawing requires good care. For example, you have to frame the drawing with a mount, so that the drawing does not touch the glass.

I also offer doing this for you (see the prices on the right)

Frame without a mount is also possible (-€15)

Pastel drawings are made with chalk-like sticks or pencils that contain soft pigment and have a rich, powdery texture.

Be careful! Pastel is prone to smudging. It gives slightly less detail, and slightly more softness.

Pastel paper

For a pastel drawing you can choose from

5 colors of suede cardboard (1.7 mm).

This is very sturdy, soft and gives beautiful results. It is very different from ‘normal’ paper because of the soft surface and the texture.

Framing a pastel drawing

A pastel drawing needs to be framed

and in a special way.

If desired, I can frame the drawing with a mount

in a simple frame. This is a

frame with a narrow frame of only 11 mm.

The frame is made of oak and has a

natural color with an untreated finish.

The frame is fitted with acrylic glass, which has the advantage of being both lightweight and unbreakable.

Let op! Please note! I am not a professional framer. The frames

I work with are simple, and it is possible that dust spots remain in the frame. Of course, I do my best to prevent this.

Two subjects

If you want a portrait featuring two pets, add €40 per subject. Only available with the bigger sizes.

Backgrounds

The prices mentioned are for drawings without a background. If you want a drawing with a simple, blurred background or a specific, detailed background, you can contact me so we can look at the price.

Securing your booking

To secure your booking, I will send an invoice for a non-refundable deposit of €25. Once the payment has been made, the commission is booked in for you and you will then be placed on the waiting list.

At the top of my website is listed for which month I'm taking commissions. Based on this, you can see how long my waiting list is on that moment (most of the times I'm booked up 2-3 months in advance). When the commission is a present or you have a special date in mind, I recommend you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment and please contact me in advance to see what's possible.

Contact me via this form or send me an email (art@fencilstudio.com) to get started on your portrait.

Process

While drawing, I will keep you up to date with progress photos or videos. That way you can see how the drawing is turning out. I only complete the drawing once you are 100% satisfied. And only after that, you pay the remaining amount by invoice.

The time I need to make a drawing depends on the size and complexity of the drawing. It can be 2 weeks, or if I'm more busy, it can take 2 months. Once I get started on the drawing I can give a better estimate.