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1 • After initial discussions by phone / email, I will quote you either a fixed price or estimated price, dependent upon whether your requirements are clear at that point.

2 • A deposit is paid, and we arrange a mutually convenient date for me to visit youself and the horse(s) in question.

3 • At the time of my visit, I will make studies (photographic and/or sketches) and work with you to establish how the painting should look, at a basic level.

4 • Back in my studio, I will then compose a further study to refine the composition and content of the intended painting. This will be emailed to you as a high quality image, for your approval.

5 • Production of the finished painting then begins. When finished, I will again email a high quality copy to you for your approval. Should any adjustments be necessary, these would be implemented and proofed afresh.

6 • With approval of the painting proof, the outstanding costs are then invoiced and paid. Upon reciept of payment, I will then post or hand deliver the finished painting.

There are 3 key factors affecting cost:

• Size of finished painting

• Complexity of content

• Distance of subject from where I live

My basic price starts from £525 for a single horse on a plain / simple background, sized A3 or less.

Using the table to the right:

• Add 25% extra for each and any additional horse

• Add 20% extra for a scenic background

• There is no travel charge for my initial visit within a 30 mile radius. 2nd visits and / or distances over 30 miles are charged at an amount to cover my costs.

• Delivery is at cost, by agreed arrangement

Please note: The above is intended as a guide for your general appraisal of the prices involved in a commission. Each commission is unique, and I will provide you with definitive costings, when all the requirements are known.

Not essential, but helpful!

I consider it an integral part of my service to provide each client with as much guidance as they require.

If you wish to commission a painting, but are uncertain what sort of composition would serve you best, we can discuss ideas and options in detail when I visit.

If we are unable to tie down precise costings before my visit, I will propose a suitable deposit (non-returnable), to cover the visit and the preparation of proposal(s).

We will at that point then know the full costs, and the decision is yours on whether to proceed with a finished painting.

I am ready to travel anywhere within the UK.

I live and work in the Southdowns (nr. Chichester), in West Sussex and will make my initial visit without travel charge to any client within a 30 mile radius.

2nd visits and / or clients further than 30 miles away, I will charge an amount sufficient to cover the travel (and if necessary, accommodation) costs incurred.

If at all possible, I will accommodate urgent requests, though this can only be answered when all circumstances are known, and balanced against my current workload.

Should you have an urgent request, please ring me straight away, and we can discuss what may be achieved.
Tel: 023 9241 0108

In general, I do not supply frames, though I am happy to advise on options to suit the intended hanging space.

I can also supply contacts for framing services in your own area, should this be required.

I mostly work in Acrylics on canvas or board. My brush style is to apply quite thin layers of paint which are built up to achieve depth of colour and tone - this medium gives a finish very similar to oils.

I will also work in oils if required, though I add a 10% additional fee for the extra time this medium takes to complete.

As a rule, I do not accept commissions using client’s photographs as reference - though there are a few reasons for exception, such as the horse being deceased.

To consider any supplied photograph, it must be well lit, printed at A5 size or larger, and showing clear detail in all areas.