“Dearest Gail, It really couldn’t have been a greater success! I could never have imagined such a wonderful reaction... all the more exciting because it was a surprise.”— Sarah Groombridge Lola & Ziggy Commissioned as a surprise birthday gift, I worked closely with family to create a double portrait, on A3 size sheet of very heavy Strathmore Toned Tan paper. These two beautiful golden labradors suit the warm background of the paper, and were drawn using Derwent coloured pencils. View fullsize The original photo View fullsize If needed I have lots of tricks to help with composition options View fullsize I shared progress photos along the way. Not only is this an exciting part of the commission process, but it allows plenty opportunities for feedback to be taken into account. View fullsize I have a couple of excellent standard frames, but in this case I created mock-ups to visualise alternatives. View fullsize Framed and ready to hang on the wall View fullsize I'm always delighted to giftwrap pictures for no extra charge, complete with Certificate Of Authenticity and a personal message on the tag. View fullsize Birthday Boy