{"title":"COMMISSIONS","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal soft pastel blah blah blah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraming is custom blah blah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblah\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naaah-raaah-commission","title":"Naaah! \u0026 Raaah!: Commission","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet 'Naaah!' and 'Raaah!' – two hand-drawn originals in soft pastel that really capture the wild, wonderful extremes of childhood. I absolutely love that these aren't your typical 'school photo' shots; capturing both full-on energy and the completely crashed-out moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting these two to work as a cohesive pair was a brilliant challenge – it meant carefully adapting the colours and layout to ensure they complemented each other, despite their contrasting moods. I had a lot of fun bringing out those raw, genuine expressions. A little detail I'm particularly happy with is the subtle cast shadow across 'Naaah!'s face, adding depth and realism to that peaceful sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55489737195895,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Naaah_Framed.jpg?v=1760294123"},{"product_id":"bird-watching-treat-watching-commission","title":"Bird Watching \u0026 Treat Watching: Commission","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI created 'Bird Watching' and 'Treat Watching' as commissioned hand-drawn originals in soft pastel. This pair of cocker spaniels were an absolute delight to work on. I’ve always had a bias towards the breed, and their wonderfully expressive natures make them the perfect subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main challenge for these pieces was to really nail 'that look' in their eyes – that intense, focused gaze that every dog owner knows. Whether they’re spotting a distant bird or waiting patiently for a treat. I put a lot of energy into getting those soulful expressions just right. I'm also particularly happy with how their curly ears turned out, which adds such character and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55489814921591,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Bird_Watching_Framed.jpg?v=1760287387"},{"product_id":"sunhat-1-sunhat-2-commission","title":"Sunhat 1 \u0026 Sunhat 2: Commission","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matching pair of commissioned hand-drawn originals in soft pastel beautifully captures a sisters’ moment of childhood in the sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor these portraits, one element of focus was keeping the sense of scale accurate. One sister is noticeably taller than the other and I wanted to convey this in the final cropped images. Capturing the detail of their teeth always presents a challenge. I'm particularly happy with the expression of Sunhat 1, which captures a wonderfully genuine look of joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55489839432055,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Sunhat_part_1_framed.jpg?v=1760287099"},{"product_id":"niece-1-niece-2-commission","title":"Niece 1 \u0026 Niece 2: Commission","description":"\u003cp\u003eI created 'Niece 1' and 'Niece 2' as a pair of hand-drawn originals in soft pastel. The aim was to capture the girls at their most fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI loved the technical challenge of these drawings. Trying to get the teeth right in those wide-mouthed happy expressions is always tough. I was particularly happy with the reflection on the lenses of Niece 1’s black frames…‘Niece 2’ has glassless frames!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; letter-spacing: 0.45pt; background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55690034938231,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Niece_1_framed.jpg?v=1760293565"},{"product_id":"georgie-commission","title":"Georgie: Commission","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eI created 'Georgie' as a commissioned hand-drawn original in soft pastel, and it was a true honour to pay tribute to this beautiful dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eFor this portrait, the main challenge was capturing the light and bringing Georgie's dark fur to life. It requires careful layering to achieve depth and texture without losing the vibrancy. I'm particularly happy with how vibrant the fur looks, really capturing her character and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55690170171767,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Georgie_Framed.jpg?v=1760264717"},{"product_id":"cheeky-nephew-commission","title":"Cheeky Nephew: Commission","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;\"\u003eThis commissioned hand-drawn original in soft pastel, 'Cheeky Nephew,' captures a wonderfully playful moment as this little one tried on some fluffy earmuffs. There’s such a mischievous charm to kids, and this piece really embodies that cheeky spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this portrait, the main challenge was definitely the hands. Hands are notoriously tricky to draw, and these were no exception, especially as his fingers are pointing in so many different directions. It took a lot of careful work to get the gesture just right, but I have to admit, I’m very happy with how the hands turned out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. A certificate of authenticity signed by me is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; letter-spacing: .45pt;\"\u003eDrawing size: 203 x 203mm (8 x 8 inch)\u003cbr\u003eFramed size: 252 x 252mm (10⅜ x 10⅜ inch)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55690173088119,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/6177\/6759\/files\/Cheeky_Nephew.jpg?v=1760293228"},{"product_id":"bess","title":"Bess: Commission","description":"\u003cp\u003eI was commissioned to create this hand-drawn original in soft pastel to capture the essence of Bess, this beautiful, pure white Staffie. Bringing a lovely dog like Bess to life in one of my drawings is always a great honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this portrait, the main challenge was using colour to add detail and texture to her smooth white fur. White subjects can be tricky, as you have to rely on subtle blues, purples, and greys to suggest form and shadow. I focused a lot on making her fur look vibrant and dimensional. I'm pleased with how the tongue came out, giving her expression that perfect, relaxed look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastel art can be delicate, so to ensure commissions you receive are completely protected, they all come professionally framed. Artwork is ready to hang and includes anti-reflective glass. 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