Elaine did a portrait of our springer spaniel dog. The result was superb, it was the spitting image of our dog - made me cry when I saw it - it was so life like! Elaine was very friendly, kept you upto date with how long it would take and sent through pictures so you could the finished product, i would definitely use her again and have recommended her to family and friends
Karen bastock reviewed Elaine's Dog Portraits on 27 Jul 2010
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From the first contact phone call to the collection of the finished portrait, Elaine's service was first class. The finished portrait is so life like that you have to keep looking at it. You very rearly come accross a service of such quality and value in this day and age.
Blue Coleman reviewed Elaine's Dog Portraits on 26 Jun 2010
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Elaine has produced two portraits now of our dogs some two years apart.
In both instances I asked for, what I suppose one could describe as 'demanding detail'.
The first portrait was from one of my images taken against the light. This produced a 'fine halo line' agaist the outline of the dogs head and although easy to reproduce in photographic images by digital enhancement a pastel of same is much more difficult to produce. The finished result by Elaine exceeded my expectations.
In the other instance I set her a different type of challenge. The image I sent her was of the dog hiding in long grass with just her face showing peeping through the grass stalks. The result was that half the canvas comprised of grass. It goes without saying of course that Elaine reproduced every blade of grass and the dogs head in the requested position and I am highly delighted with the finished result.
The bottom line is that I would most certainly recommend Elaine for pastel reproduction of your treasured photographs even though the features of said photograph may be considered out of the ordinary and perhaps difficult to reproduce in a portrait. Keith Till - 14 June 2010

The picture elaine did for me was fantastic. I sadly lost my dog in november and i could not believe how much the portrait looked like him.
Mrs Diane Legge reviewed Elaine's Dog Portraits on 15 Mar 2010

I had looked at many artists before I came across Elaine's website and knew I had found the perfect artist to commit my wonderful furry friend to paper. The level of care and customer support Elaine gives to you before and during and after the process is superb, and the results are quite simply mind blowing. The amount of detail and character she is able to capture is simply amazing, you feel as though you were able to reach out and stroke the picture. I would throughly recommend Elaine to anyone thinking of having their pet's portrait done.
Miss Lisa Crump - 5 Mar 2010

I asked Elaine if she would do me a portrait of our Dog for my Wifes Xmas present. She said yes, but i would have to wait until Febuary for delivery, thats how busy she was. No problem, being busy is always a good sign. I'm glad i didn't go elsewhere, the finished portrait is the best animal portrait iv'e ever seen. Iv'e recommended her work to colleagues at work and friends i walk with. Thanks Elaine.
Simon Archer - 23 Feb 2010

Elaine's portrait is perfect. She completely captures the characters of the animals to the last detail. I have never seen such fine work. I would recommend Elaine's portraits for anyone who wants their pet to be with them forever. Excellent value for money!
Hannah Louise Smith - 6 Feb 2010

'I have used Elaine's Dog Portraits a number of times. The first time I was so impressed not only with Elaine's artistic talent but how she captured the expression and likeness to perfection. I could not have asked for more. Delighted!' Richard Wollaston - 5 Feb 2009.

'Elaine has now produced 3 dog portraits and one horse portrait all from photos. The standard of these are exceptional. Elaine shows she has the talent to capture on paper the true characters of her subjects. The attention to detail is superb and her overall service including pricing is exceptional. I would highly recommend her as an artist.' Jo Powell - 6 Feb 2009

'Just been round to the framers and the painting looks fantastic. Thanks again.' - Chris

'I am absolutely speechless, it is beautiful, so like him, I am just dying for Jim's birthday to come so I can see the look on his face, he will be over the moon with all the pictures.
Thanks once again.' - Aileen

'The portrait is fantastic thank you so much.' - Sarah

'I am speechless. It has far outweighed my expectations, thank you again.' - Valerie

'It's fabulous - thank you!' - Jo

'The likeness is really amazing.' - Bob