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With all my work, the aim is always to accurately
capture the character and essence of the personality that I have
been commissioned to portray.
The eye is the essential spark of this which is why if I am unable
to meet the animal personally, it is so important to have clear
photographs.
It is said that the eye is the window to the soul, this is perfectly
true in animals as much as, if not more so, than in humans.
With the spirit captured in the eye, the individual animal is
then captured by close observation of bone structure, hair texture
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Having a life long association with animals, particularly
horses and dogs, helps me to bring my portraits to life.
I know it sounds obvious, but it is vitally important with
animal studies & especially horses, to ensure that they
are anatomically correctly portrayed: i.e. "everything
is in the right place" & as in life, it appears everything
would actually move, joints bend, ears rotate & so on.
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Over the years I have acquired quite a collection
of bones & skulls, not to everyone's taste I know, but I personally
find them fascinating and an invaluable aid in helping to ensure
anatomical correctness in my work.
Commissions are available in graphite, watercolour, pastel or
traditional oil on canvas. Every commission is completely individual
& will be painted to suit you own requirements. |
| I will happily paint either a head portrait or
full body.
Backgrounds can be a simple wash or a particular favourite scene.
Horses can be tacked or untacked, which ever is your preference.
If you would like to see a horse portait commission from start
to finish, have a look at the 'As See on TV'
page, which has photos from the New Forest program shown in 2003.
The program can now be seen online, but has fairly large files,
so broadband is recommended. |
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A combination of photographs can
be used to create a unique compilation painting. This can bring
horses together, dogs & horses, people & horses or any
composition to suit your needs.
The animals name can be let into the mount if you
wish at no extra charge, or for a small fee, the name can be engraved
on a brass plate.
A wide selection of frames can be supplied, but
I try to avoid this if the painting is to be posted. |
Many of my commissions are still received by "word
of mouth" recommendations & I want you to be another
totally satisfied customer.
When you have received your painting, if you are
not 100% satisfied with the final result, I will gladly make
any changes you require, or refund your money on return of the
painting.
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If
you would like to know how to order your own portrait, see
the Commissions & Prices
page.
If you would like any further details, please don't hesitate
to get in touch.
Email: claire@ckart.co.uk
Phone: 07770 922928 |
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