Illustrating Life's Treasures with Passion

From Fur and Feather to Family and Friend

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About Lindsay

Lindsay's upbringing in Southwestern Ontario sparked a deep love for drawing in her. Under the expert guidance of her grandfather, renowned artist Robert E. Heard, Lindsay refined her skills and diligently practiced throughout her academic journey. With awards validating her talent and dedication, she found herself drawn towards commissioned portraits, particularly focusing on capturing the essence of family members and beloved pets. While specializing in graphite and coloured pencil mediums, Lindsay's repertoire has expanded to include stunning depictions of the diverse fauna found in nature.

Commission a Portrait

Each piece of artwork takes many hours to complete, as Lindsay works diligently to capture every unique feature, as well as the essence of each subject. She takes great pride in each portrait and treats them as if the subject were her own loved one.

The Art

The portraits are done in graphite pencil or coloured pencil on acid-free, 98lb Canson paper that is pure white to maximize the contrast of values in the portrait. Most portraits are head and shoulder compositions, but if you desire a full body portrait, that can be discussed. The smaller the features of the subject, however (a result of fitting the subject's full body into the portrait), the less detail that can be applied to each element, and you may desire to increase the size of the art for that reason. Background details or other inclusions can be discussed at time of commission.

What You Need

Portraits are done using a reference photograph. In order to achieve the best quality portrait, a good quality photograph is needed, ideally a close-up of the face. The more pixelated or unfocused a photograph is, the harder it will be to extract detail from it. Multiple images can be beneficial to learn more about specific details of a subject, for example a close up of the eyes or unique markings/traits.

Payment

A deposit of 25% is required in order to secure the commission of your portrait and demonstrates your commitment to the process. The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the completed portrait. Payment may be made by cash, cheque, or e-transfer.

Other Info

The prices quoted are for unframed portraits and are in Canadian Dollars. Any costs for shipping (if necessary) would be additional and discussed at the time of commission. Copyright and reproduction rights (of a copy of the artwork) are reserved by the artist. Additional subjects (up to two) are available only in 14" x 17" to garner maximum quality of detail in the portrait. The smaller the subject, the less detail that can be applied, which may compromise the quality of the work. Add $165 on top of base price per each additional subject.

Graphite Portraits by Lindsay Mawson

Graphite Portraits by Lindsay Mawson

From Fur and Feather to Family and Friend

Lindsay's Art Gallery

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About Lindsay

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Price List for Commissioned Works

8" x 10"

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11" x 14"

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14" x 17"

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Graphite Portraits by Lindsay Mawson

From Fur and Feather to Family and Friend

Lindsay's Art Gallery

Purchase Prints

Watch the Process Unfold

Bella

Charlie

Sleeping Lion

Discover The Artist

About Lindsay

Commission a Portrait

Price List for Commissioned Works

8" x 10"

One Subject

Deposit

11" x 14"

One Subject

Deposit

14" x 17"

One Subject

Two Subjects

Three Subjects

Deposit

Looking for something different?

Lindsay Mawson & Robert E. Heard

Some Works By Robert E. Heard

Contact

Graphite Portraits by Lindsay Mawson

Contact Form

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