About the Commission of Siyouni
I have been commissioned to draw a number of portraits by Lady Carol Bamford, and my husband has also created an oil painting of her two dogs, Dora and Dolly. I was thrilled when Emma, Lady Bamford's secretary, called and asked if I could create a portrait on fairly short notice. Luckily, I was able to, as it was for the Aga Khan's birthday in December 2017.
The portrait was to be of his stud stallion Siyouni, and I was given a number of photos, with the one on the left being the most suitable for a head study. The portrait was a **12 x 12 pencil drawing** and was sent off to Lady Bamford unframed, as she has a framer she always commissions for all of her artwork.
I really hope that the Aga Khan loved the drawing. It is amazing to think my portrait, signed with my name, is displayed somewhere in his beautiful home!