PORTRAIT ARTIST
WELCOME TO SHAYNE WISE ART - UK PORTRAIT ARTIST
I'm a portrait artist based in Essex, UK, creating beautiful bespoke, hand-drawn, realistic portraiture in graphite pencil. I work from photographs supplied by you to provide custom art pieces completely to your specification. I feel lucky to have completed commissioned artwork for clients not only from the UK, but worldwide too.
THE PROCESS IN CREATING YOUR PORTRAIT
Your portrait can be taken from a single photograph, or multiple photographs if needed, to help bring your ideas to life, and it is even possible to make small alterations if required.
I love creating those silky smooth skin blends, realistic waves of hair, and detailed characteristics of the skin, which all help to produce a photo like finish to your commission. To achieve this look, it not only requires expert technical ability, but also a deep understanding of materials, patience, and time. I spend hours upon hours delicately layering, smoothing, and blending... I apply soft tonal values and lift minuscule imperfections, over and over, until I achieve a smooth, balanced, realistic finish. This process can take many days to complete and requires great attention to detail. If this finish excites you too, please come say hi :)
I can't wait to hear your ideas so please do get in touch.
Client Feedback
COMMISSION EXAMPLES
For as long as I can remember, I've had a love of drawing portraits. I can get completely lost in the whole process, where hours seem to just disappear. I absolutely love creating those smooth skin blends, to try and make the finished effect as realistic as possible, and then bring the whole piece together with the hair.
Below are just a few examples of what I offer. If you would like any other subject drawn in graphite, please do not hesitate to contact me!
SINGLE OR COUPLE PORTRAIT
What better way to surprise your loved ones this year than with a personalised gift, by way of a hand crafted portrait. We can create a single portrait, for example, of just your partner by themselves, or we can draw the both of you together.
FAMILY PORTRAIT
I absolutely love looking through family photographs and finding the best references to use, to create a family portrait. I feel this is where we really can create something special. It gives you the ability to choose literally all your favourite pictures, of all your favourite people, and bring them together to make the most fantastic keepsake.
CHILD/BABY PORTRAIT
We can draw like for like from a cherished photograph, or make adjustments to a photo during the process. If you have a photo that you particularly love, but there are certain images around the subject that you wished wasn’t there, we can change them for you.
WEDDING PORTRAIT
One of the reasons I get excited about this type of portrait is that so often, the images that surround this occasion are full of love, joy, and happiness, and so provide so much expression that it's actually quite tangible.
PET PORTRAIT
If you have old photos of loved pets that have sadly passed, or if you have several pets and you would like to bring them all together to create a beautiful keepsake, it is totally possible to do. Please do get in touch as I’d love to see them all.
ORDERING PROCESS
Please first make contact with me to discuss your ideas, at which point I will be able to take a look at your photos and advise on the image quality needed to achieve the best result for you. At this point, along with image quality we'll also be able to discuss layout, background, and any alterations that you would like. Once we agree on the best way forward and you're 100% happy with your design, it will possible for you to purchase your artwork in the prices section on this website. Once full payment has been received, I will add you to the waiting list.
During the following week, I will design a mock up for you. This will provide you with a visual representation of what your finished portrait will look like. Once you confirm that the composition/layout matches your ideas, and you are happy to proceed, I will prepare to start work on it.
It normally takes between 2/3 weeks for your art to arrive, however this is dependant on work load at the time. I will be able to give you a more realistic delivery date once I receive your enquiry. I will also keep you updated during the whole process with work in progress shots.
I'm excited to work with you and I can't wait to hear your ideas!
Delivery
Delivery is fully insured and trackable. International clients please be mindful that customs import charges are not included
UK - £15
All commissions will be either double wrapped and protected between MDF sheets, or tubed, for maximum protection!
Europe - £25
Please let me know if you would like me to include a hand written note with your commission. Free of charge!
Rest of World - £40