A Recently Commissioned Pet Portrait

Hello Dear Reader,

Once again, this blog has been neglected. This probably goes without saying by now as with every new post it's been a while since the last. It's not that I haven't been painting or taking commissions... It's more that a lot of my time and attention goes into making sure my customers are happy with their paintings, rather than into marketing myself online.

Phew, got out of that one. Anyway, I'm sorry Blog, I never meant to hurt you so.

Above is a recent pet portrait commissioned by a customer from Solihull. It depicts their family pet dog and was gratefully received by the commissioner and their family member who received it as a surprise gift.

I'm really pleased with how it turned out. The photo supplied was very clear and high resolution, which meant I was able to put in a lot of detail and get a very good likeness, without having to guess, or to make assumptions about how the subject actually looks in real life! You may laugh, but I get asked to do portraits from some, shall we say, GODAWFUL photographs that are not in any way representative of the subject. You know who you are... ;)

If you would like to commission a pet portrait, or a human portrait for that matter, please visit my website - www.artbylukebennett.com.
Keen-eyed followers may notice that the website has received a bit of an overhaul, a fresh lick of paint as it were. I've spent a couple of days tidying things up, out with the old black and gold layout and in with a fresher, cleaner look. I like it, I hope you will too!

Wedding Portrait Art

I recently was asked to produce a painting as a wedding gift. The painting was commissioned by the brother of the groom who, in his own words, could not get excited by the standard items on the wedding gift list. So, although his gift was a little late for the wedding itself, it was hopefully one of the more original presents that the bride and groom received.

The painting was based on one of the wedding photographer's photos. The original photo had more going on in the background, with guests excitedly watching the couple's first dance. However, I thought it would make for a nicer painting if the only focus was the newly married couple - as if they were the only people in the world for that one special moment. 

Consequently, I kept things simple and went for a black background with the spotlight on the couple's warm embrace.

To commission your own portrait painting as a wedding gift, please get in touch here or through artbylukebennett.com

Massive savings on original art and commissions!

• Commission a high quality painted portrait for under £100.

• Up to 20% off original artwork.

Without wanting to sound too much like Al Harrington from Family Guy, I've gone discount crazy over at artbylukebennett.com!

January sales are so last year; March is when all the cool kids do their bargain hunting, so head on over to the Commission a Painting section to find the new 2013 pricing structure.

Portrait paintings from photographs now start from as little as £99. So whether you want a painting to commemorate a loved one, a special moment and memory, or a beloved pet cat or dog, rendered in a detailed and colourful piece of art, I guarantee an exemplary price to quality ratio.

Check out what previous customers have had to say about their personalised artwork commissions.

Human Portrait Paintings

Pet Portraits

Cat Pet Portraits a speciality

Original artwork has also been heavily discounted, with up to 20% off the price of hand painted canvases and boards. There's no better time to buy an original piece of art by Luke Bennett (I am him).

'Here Comes the Sun' - original Beatles art

'King Lion' - wildlife artwork, prints available

'Big Blue Cat' - original, quirky, cartoon art