testimonials

Here are some of the kind things that clients have said about me and my portraits:

I wanted to let you know how thrilled I am with the beautiful portrait you did of my much-loved horse, Guinness, which my friend Mary gave me for Christmas. It's absolutely stunning and you've captured his character brilliantly, even down to the bits of bedding in his mane: typical of him, he's not a tidy horse! I'll treasure this portrait forever, so thank you.
- Leonora Booth-Clibborn

We have received the portraits of Kaiser and we are extremely pleased with them. You really have captured her colourings/markings and her character & personality. Both portraits will be framed and take pride of place in our home; we absolutely love them. I shall definitely be recommending yourself and your artistic talents to others. Thank you.
- Julie Laidler

I would like to thank Andy so much for all his hard work, especially with our gorgeous little terrier who won't sit still for photos, so the image is taken from several and it took a few (extremely patient attempts) to get her right. Andy was not happy until I was and this meant a great deal; I never felt like anything was too much trouble. When the picture arrived (packaged very safely), I have to say that seeing the finished product for the first time was an emotional moment. I can't thank you enough and I can't wait until Christmas Day to give my husband his portrait of his two best girls!!
- Dawn Broome

I would just like to thank you for the two beautiful pet portraits of Sybil the Scottie and Luna the mutt. I keep looking at them and still can`t believe they are hand drawn. My friend Leonora ordered them as a birthday gift and they are the best present ever. I know it was not the classic pose of a Scottie but it is so her and Luna looks wonderful with her scruffy fur.
- Mary Mault

Andy is a true professional and has a kind sensitivity. He's very helpful when explaining the finer points of composition to a novice and keeps in contact throughout the process. Additionally, he happens to be a very talented artist!
- Justine Williams

Absolutely fabulous - the portrait of Charlie for my husband's birthday is stunning. We can't stop looking at it!! Definitely takes pride of place in our house now. Thank you very much.
- Beverley Jones

I think Andy has done a wonderful portrait of Taz the cat. It has really captured his kind nature. Can't believe someone who has never met Taz can capture his personality - thank you so much.
- Sam Allen

The picture arrived this morning and we are all delighted with what you’ve done. As you know I was a little nervous about this because other artists have backed off of a project like this because they say you can’t get a good picture of a black cat. The photograph I sent you wasn’t going to win a photo competition and the lighting was not good but you have interpreted her pose and expression perfectly. There is absolutely no doubt that it is Sootie and now we have a lasting memory of her. Thanks again for all your efforts.
- Paul Christie

We are DELIGHTED with the portrait of our beloved Charlie. Andy provided a helpful, friendly service and the end result is so wonderful it brought a tear to my eye! The best 21st birthday present my daughter received and she will treasure it forever. Thank you.
- Lynn McClelland

Getting a portrait of Buster was very much a spur-of-the-moment thing; a birthday present. Now we have it, I couldn't be happier. The likeness is perfect, the whole facial expression so true to life. You've caught him perfectly. The picture has pride of place now. Thank you.
- Henry Lumley

I simply couldn't be happier with my portrait; it's an amazing likeness and really captures Jasper at his very best. It made an excellent and unique Christmas gift that has already taken pride of place up on our wall. A 1st-class service from start to finish and a high quality final product; I can heartily recommend Andrew and his work.
- Lee Jessett

The portraits that Andrew produced of Digby and Kye are perfect. There is so much detail in the drawings and they really show their personalities; simply magnificent. Both portraits will be framed and take pride of place in our home, we absolutely love them. I shall definitely be recommending Andrew and his artistic talents to others. Thank you.
- Paul Blockley

Andrew has captured the essence of our Dalmatian, Rupert, with his magnificent pencil portrait; my wife and I are really pleased with his work, and will be recommending his artistic skills to all of our friends.
- Steve Darch

You know your own dogs so well that you cannot believe that someone who has not met them can capture their personalities so well. I am so pleased that I chose to have their portraits done - it’s so different to our many photographs. Everyday I walk past the picture of them and marvel at just how they seem to leap off the page! A truly wonderful picture that we will always treasure.
- Joanna East

The portrait of my six month old Springador, Jet, is magnificent! It shows his true personality, I am so pleased with the finished article! Thank you so much.
- Jennie Frost

Thanks for the marvellous portrait of Birdie and Bogey! It captures Bogey's typically cheeky expression so well; we absolutely adore the drawing! It appears that Birdie and Bogey love it too, they can't help chatting themselves up in the picture. Thank you.
- Brian Lum

The picture of Dexter shows him exactly as he was in life; the expression on his face is so accurate it made me really quite emotional when it arrived. It is a wonderful reminder of what a loving dog he was.
- Charlotte Gray

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