About the Commission of Stormy
Mick commissioned a portrait of his dearly loved but sadly missed dog, Stormy, in 2018. Mick and his daughter called me to discuss the portrait, and we chatted about the photos they had and which ones were their favorites. You can see the image they chose on the left—it beautifully captures her expression and personality. This was the reference photo I used for the portrait.
The drawing was created at 12 x 10 inches, and Mick and his family chose to have it framed by my local framer. They selected the Madison slate frame with a double mount, which is one of my favorite frames—it complements pencil portraits beautifully.
Additionally, the family opted for an engraved plaque, which you can see in the photos below. The plaque, engraved with Stormy’s name and a heartfelt inscription, was finished in mirrored silver. Mick called me when he received the portrait and later sent a lovely email, which you can read below. It was wonderful to know that the whole family was overjoyed with the final piece.
