I am originally from Northern Ireland, grew up north of London; living the last 20 + years in Tampere with my Finnish family. I have been painting throughout the last 30 years, schools, clubs and online, learning something new every day. The last 18mths has focused on painting pets, our crazy mixed breed dog Harley is a constant inspiration as are the many dogs we come across on our walks..
Pet Portraits opened on 7th August 2025
Frank
We choose to use a very fine canvas texture, and buy our canvas by the roll, then stretch to the size we need.
Belgian canvases of
the highest class
Authenticity labeled
"Hand Made in Belgium"
Universal primed canvases
Synthetic, Suited for both acrylic as
well as oil paint, Medium absorption
Traditionally made since 1905
Meticulously controlled
Manufactured by locally produced
raw materials
We make our own frames, just the one style as we open now in August 2025. They are made from pine and finished with a chalk paint and acrylic varnish. they are fitted with a strung hanger, and are available in an off white at this time, black will also be available soon.
. We have a "Morso" mitre cutter which allows us to achieve high quality joints
We make our own nameplates, laser engraved by us to your pet's name.
Material used is 3mm ply, painted with an antique silver and brass finish, and varnished.
(Nameplate comes ready fixed to your frame)
