Commissioning a Bird Portrait

Each portrait is unique and James takes considerable care to capture the finest qualities and character of the bird he is painting.

A selection of good quality photographs usually provide a wealth of visual detail from which James works. Different photographs often illustrate the most characteristic pose, the best colouring and a close-up of the eyes, all of which contribute significantly
towards the final portrait.

James 'getting close' to Eagles at the Thirsk Falconry Centre James' portraits are extremely realistic, expertly portraying the fine feather detail and characteristic nature of the bird, be it a sensitive Osprey or a mighty bird of prey like the Golden Eagle. James also has the rare ability of capturing the light in a bird's eyes which really brings the painting to life. Only the finest materials are used to create your unique bird portrait.

Price Guide for Bird Portraits

Prices are negotiable according to your specific requirements taking into consideration the number of birds, the feather detail, pose, a simple or detailed background and the overall size of the painting.

James will be pleased to discuss such details with you, in order to find out exactly what you are looking for, and will provide you with a good idea of what is possible, whatever your price range.

Please allow 12 to 16 weeks for your portrait to be completed. Please give as much notice as you can. Every effort will be made to complete a commission within a given time limit.

Some initial guidelines (unframed) are as follows. All prices are in £ sterling.

	BIRD	HEAD & SHOULDERS		FULL LENGTH
		£	size	£	size
	Canary	95(45)*	A5	150(75)	A4
	Parakeet	120(60)	A4	175(85)	A3
	Golden Eagle	200(100)	A4	300(175)	A3
	Group of 3 Birds	350(175)	A3	500(250)	A2
	* Prices shown in brackets are for pencil portraits rather than full colour. Key to size: A5=15x20cms, A4=20x30cms, A3=30x40cms, A2=40x60cms, A1=60x80cms.

Photograph Option

In the event you would prefer James to take the photographs himself, there will be an additional fee, of £50 plus travel expenses.s