About
Gallery
Gallery 2
Prices &
Ordering
FAQ
Links
Link
Exchange
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of portraits do you do?
I work from photographs to produce realistic pencil drawings of people or animals. It may be a friend, a relative, a pet or your favourite movie star. My style is generally to do a portrait of the head and shoulders of the subject. Visit the Gallery or Gallery 2 page for examples of my work.
What kind of photographs should I send?
Try to find the clearest and best quality photo you can. Please don't send anything passport sized as they are far too small to work from. If you are e-mailing me a JPEG digital image, try to use as high a resolution as possible. If it is a portrait of a celebrity, then you can send me a magazine cut-out or a calendar picture, for example.
How do I send my photos to you?
There are two ways you can send photos to me. Either e-mail a digital photo attachment or you can use the traditional post service. Put your photo in an envelope with a note of your name, address, telephone no. (remember to state the preferred size - A3 or A4) and send it to:
Richard Macwee
Are photos returned?
Yes, all photos are returned along with the completed portrait.
How long will the portrait take?
It will depend on my present workload. Please allow at least 3 to 4 weeks for a portrait to be completed. On receipt of your picture I will e-mail you an approximate date for completion. If you need the portrait done for a specific date (birthday, anniversary etc), let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. Christmas is always a busy time of the year for me so if you want the portrait for a Xmas present, please try to have the photo sent to me by early November at the latest.
What materials do you use?
All portraits are drawn on Windsor & Newton Bristol Board (a special heavyweight cartridge paper) with a graphite pencil.
Do you include backgrounds in the portraits?
I generally don't include backgrounds in the portraits. They tend to detract from the main subject.
Do I get to see the portrait before I buy it?
Yes, once the portrait is completed I will either e-mail or post to you a digital image of the finished work. If it meets with your approval and you decide to buy, then please follow the enclosed payment instructions. Details are also on the Prices & Ordering page.
Portraits are sent in hardback envelopes using Royal Mail special delivery service (UK only). It will be delivered the day after posting and will need to be signed for. Overseas deliveries are sent by Airsure and will take 3-5 days to be delivered. For more information on delivery times & methods visit the Royal Mail website.
Payment is made by cheque or postal order. You can also pay by credit/debit card online through Paypal. See the Prices & Ordering page for details.
Is a deposit required?
No, there is no deposit needed.
Do I have to pay postage?
No, postage and packaging is included in the price - even for overseas delivery.
Are the portraits framed?
No, I don't offer a framing service at this time. I generally find people prefer to choose their own frames.
Please note that although I will always try to produce the best possible result from the given source material, I do reserve the right to refuse a commission if the phtotograph sent is too small, blurred or indistinguishable.
Home About Gallery Gallery 2 Prices & Ordering FAQ
Links Link Exchange
Website design by Richard Macwee
© Pencil Portraiture 2006. All rights reserved.
Links Link Exchange
Website design by Richard Macwee
© Pencil Portraiture 2006. All rights reserved.