One of my own unique styles of portraits that I have been creating for many years are my montage drawings. This portrait of Gilli is one of my absolute favorite montages, and I thoroughly enjoyed drawing her. Read about the portrait below and see lots of photos of the drawing framed, along with a video too.
Here are a few photos of the portrait prior to framing, photographed from different angles with my pencils to help show scale. This is a great way of seeing my drawing in a more natural way and closer up in detail.
Vivian emailed me from Hong Kong to commission a portrait of Gilli for her friend’s birthday. She had taken many wonderful photos using a high-resolution digital camera, which made the drawing process even more enjoyable.
Vivian had specific ideas of how she wanted the portrait to look, so we worked together via email, creating multiple designs until we settled on the perfect composition. I always strive to make sure my clients receive a truly personalised portrait that aligns with their vision.
The cat portrait was also accompanied by a bespoke handmade stand, which Vivian purchased for displaying the drawing once framed. Scroll down to see the photos! This was a wonderful commission to be a part of and I thoroughly enjoyed drawing Gilli.
If you would like a portrait similar to this of your cat, don't hesitate to drop me a line at any time.
"That is awesome !!!!! Thank you so much !!!!! It looks perfect! There is nothing that needs to be changed. Thank you very much for your help!"
"The portrait arrived safely! It is fabulous!!!!!!!!! Thank you very, very much!!! I can't wait to give it to my friend; I am really excited to see her reaction. But I still need to wait for the stand, and it is still not her birthday yet, not for another week..."
I also took some video footage of the framed pencil drawing before packing it for shipping. Watch the video below!
Vivian commissioned a wood carver to create a Lego-inspired stand for the portrait. Read her description below.
"These are the pics of the 'stand'... I don’t know if you have seen the 'Lego cat' before, but this is based on that. The hands, feet, and head are movable, just like a real Lego figure, and it is made of wood. **Hong Kong homes are quite small**, so I decided to make a compact one. It has been my pleasure to work with you to create such a beautiful and unique birthday present! Thank you very much!!!"
If you would love a montage portrait of your cat, feel free to get in touch at any time. I specialize in custom designs, ensuring each portrait is as unique as your pet. Visit my contact page to send your photos, and I can design something similar to Gilli's portrait just for you!