Reviews
Testimonials
Catherine, 2026
"Dear Anya,
When I opened my gift it was if Ruby was back with me,the painting is absolutely stunning,you managed to capture her spirit and personality perfectly,
Ruby was a much loved pet and had been with us for almost eighteen years,my world literally felt like a great hole had appeared when we lost her but your painting is so much Ruby that I feel she is back with us and I will treasure it always.
Your talent is incredible.
So many thanks
Catherine x "
Megan, 2026
"Anya was brilliant throughout the whole process of creating the portrait of Otterhounds, Etty & Kizzy. She was attentive, kept us up to date with progress and produced an absolutely breathtaking portrait. This made the perfect ‘big birthday’ present to gift and I (along with the recipient) was thrilled with the result. Thank you Anya!"
Meika, 2025
"I gave the painting to my parents at the weekend and they LOVED IT!!! You've captured Gino perfectly and we are so happy with it! Thank you so much again xx"
Keziah, 2026
"Anya was professional, responsive and maintained contact throughout the process to ensure we were happy with the commission. I asked her as a late request, in time for Christmas, and she, in my opinion, went above and beyond what was expected of her to get the commission done in time. I would highly recommend Anya’s commissions, the delight on the faces of whom I was gifting it to was priceless. Not only that, but Anya cares about the art she has created. She was very helpful when instructing how to maintain and frame the painting, and the instructions that came with the completed painting were clear and informative. I cannot recommend Anya enough!"
Louise, 2026
"Hi Anya - a belated thank you for the amazing Bonnie portrait - I absolutely love it and it was such a special Christmas present :) It's framed and on the wall and has had many admiring comments. Thank you so much for taking such care over it - I will truly treasure it xx"
Penny, 2026
"Hi Anya, thank you very, very much indeed for our watercolour of Millie! It's absolutely stunning and breath-taking - it IS Millie. You are incredibly talented"
Lauren, 2026
"We lost our beautiful boy Eddie last year, and I reached out to Anya for a painting in his memory. The end result was better than I ever could’ve imagined - It looks like a photo! We will cherish it forever x"
Mary, 2026
"I commissioned Anya to do a painting of Mabel for me as a thank you to my friend for accommodating me in their home in Dunedin and Wanaka when I visited New Zealand. Although busy, Anya managed to fit my commission in with tight timelines so that it was finished in time for me to meet with my friend when she visited the UK. She chose the best photo from a number I shared with her and provided updates on progress throughout the time she worked on the painting. I was delighted with the outcome and it was even more heart warming being able to meet and gift the painting to my friend in person. It was a complete surprise and she was delighted to receive it. It now sits permanently on her work desk in Dunedin where she can admire it daily."
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