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Hi Tim, sounds like a really great idea. I know that your post is really a thinly disguised advert, but, so what? Anyway, never mind the magazine competition, I actually rather fancy having a portrait of Shard done in oils.

But there are certain considerations;

• 1 How much will it cost?
  2 Can you paint and frame a picture to precise size specifications (ie the outer edge of the frame)?
  3 What is your style? I think that I would need to have a "feel" for this;
  4 Could you post some examples of your work on this forum please? This would be helpful. Some simple snaps of your pictures, posted on something like like Photobucket.com, with an appropriate URL link on this forum would be easy to do and much appreciated;
  5 Can you paint in different styles? I am a great admirer of the work of the late C John Taylor, and would be seriously interested if you could possibly do some sample sketches/paintings in his style. I's be happy to accept any appropriate images by PM, or, if you wish, use Photobucket and post them to this thread.

Many thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.

It is a great pity that C. John Taylor is not around, I'm sure a portrait of Shard, by this very talented man, would have been a masterpiece - admired by all in the yachting world.

Excellent - and welcome aboard J. Very high standard for a first post. Keep up the good work.