Portraits by Western Australian Artist, Anthea M Art and Design

People Portraits

An Original Portrait of a Child or an Adult

I really enjoy doing Portraits, and it takes a lot of skill and many, many hours of time to obtain a good likeness, including capturing that special sense of character and individuality - their own ‘spirit’. A lot of character is shown in the eyes (this is actually true of both people and animals alike!) - and I pride myself on being able to find and portray that essence and life unique to the subject I am depicting.

The examples below show both the original photograph, and a scan or photograph of the completed portrait.

I will work from your photograph, which has to be of a reasonable size and nice and clear - an exact likeness cannot be obtained from a small or blurry image.

Portraits of People or of People and their Pets are often done in Graphite/Charcoal, Coloured Pencils and Pastels (prices for portraits in Oils can be quoted if required). Unfortunately, I do not currently have any coloured Portrait images on this page yet… (I have not always had the digital camera), but hope to get some organized soon.

The portraits are not framed, although they have will have been sprayed with a professional fixative for protection, and will also be covered with glassine paper, it is however, advisable to have them framed as soon as possible after completion - I can supply very competitively priced frames if desired.

THE COMPLETED PORTRAIT IS SUCH A DELIGHTFUL GIFT FOR SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL, OR ALTERNATIVELY, IS A WONDERFUL KEEPSAKE OF OUR LOVED ONES!

Each Portrait sold will come with a 'Certificate of Authenticity' - a very desirable addition to the painting when given as a gift to a loved one, or when keeping as an item to treasure and to hold as an investment for the future.

A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required to begin, and then the balance to be paid upon completion, plus the costs of Postage/Packing/Insurance, which should be no more than $25.00 to anywhere within Australia. International buyers are welcome to email me for a quote on postage, Although, as a guide, the postage cost is around the same price ($25.00 AU) but that does not include insurance..

MEDIUMS, SIZES AND PRICES

An Original Portrait of a Person and a Pet

I am also offering a Portrait of either a child or an adult (usually a head and upper body view) with a pet (dog, cat, bird, horse etc. either upper body or whole body, depending on the size etc.) , executed with skill and precision in Graphite and/or Charcoal, Coloured Pencils and/or Pastels.

I have included a few examples of previous works I have done of people/children and their pets....

The Aunt of this gorgeous little boy commissioned me to do the portrait of him with the much loved Retriever dog pictured.

EXTRA COSTS TO INCLUDE A PET IN THE PORTRAIT WITH A PERSON

To include a pets head and part body in a portrait with a person will vary depending upon the size and medium used, but as a guide, for a Graphite Portrait the additional cost would be approx. $125.00 and in the Coloured Pencil or Pastels, it would be approx. $195.00, again depending upon the size. A definite quote can be given once I have viewed the photos and discussed your requirements with you.

All rights to Artwork created by ‘Anthea M’

(including reproduction and public promotion or advertising)

remain the property of ‘Anthea M - Art and Design’

and may not be used without written consent.

GRAPHITE/

CHARCOAL

$189.00

$225.00

$325.00

$395.00

$550.00

$650.00

PASTELS OR

COLOURED PENCILS

(OR COMBINATION)

$250.00

$295.00

$425.00

$600.00

$750.00

$850.00

EXTRAS - A QUOTE CAN BE GIVEN FOR AN EXTRA CHILD OR ADULTS HEAD TO BE INCLUDED IN THE PORTRAIT AND/OR FOR PART OR FULL BODY (THE PRICES ABOVE ARE ESTIMATES FOR HEAD & SHOULDER PORTRAITS ONLY) ONCE I HAVE SEEN THE PHOTOS AND DISCUSSED YOUR REQUIREMENTS WITH YOU I CAN GIVE AN EXACT COST, INCLUDING POSTAGE IF NECESSARY.

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE IN AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY.

THIS PORTRAIT WAS TOO LARGE FOR ME TO SCAN ALL OF IT, SO THIS IS JUST A SECTION. THE MOTHER OF THESE DELIGHTFUL CHILDREN WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THIS!

A very lovely lady commissioned this portrait of her father and her two gorgeous little boys as a 60th Birthday gift for her mother. It was a large piece, which looked stunning when completed and framed. (Unfortunately it doesn’t show as well in the photograph above as it actually looked in real life).

This very special gift made her mum very happy and it is something she will treasure for the rest of her life!

This one was a Christmas present, commissioned by the lady of the house to give to her husband (Vaughan, pictured) for Christmas, showing him with Dolly, their much loved and spoilt pekingese.

PLEASE NOTE:

The sizes shown below are the paper sizes used - the image is in the centre of the page with a margin of blank paper left on all 4 sides to allow room for the matting and framing. Other sizes also available if required.

25.5 x 20.5cm or 10 x 8 inches

29.7 x 21 cm or 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches (A4)

35.5 x 28cm or 14 x 11 inches

42 x 29.7 cm or 16 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches (A3)

51 x 41cm or 20 x 16 inches

59.4 x 42 cm or 23 3/8 x 16 1/2 inches (A2)