20% of the Profits from our House Portraits are Donated to Shelter
In the uncertain time of Covid-19, it can be hard to feel grateful for our homes, which we have been hunkered down in for so much time! But now more than ever, we should look at them with renewed gratitude, for the safety and comfort they provide.
In the uncertain time of Covid-19, it can be hard to feel grateful for our homes, which we have been hunkered down in for so much time! But now more than ever, we should look at them with renewed gratitude, for the safety and comfort they provide.
It was this very sentiment that we are continuing to offer house portraits, of which 20% of the profits will be donated to Shelter, who help millions of people every year struggling with homelessness. This is a beautiful gift for a loved one and something you can feel good about, too!
Our client wanted to do something extra special for his wife for Christmas and commissioned us to create a piece of art depicting the beautiful home they had recently made theirs. We were happy to add a few special touches, such as their cat in the window and big heaps of snow to make the house feel extra cosy.
The piece was rendered at 11x14 inches on beautiful textured fine art paper, and we signed it by hand. Our client and his wife were thrilled with the finished house portrait, and they left us a brilliant review:
“Abby and Owen were great throughout the process. I commissioned them to create a picture of our house for a Christmas present for my wife. They were responsive throughout, sent drafts and asked for my feedback. The final product is excellent and we’re both really happy with it. We can’t recommend them enough!”
Interesting in commissioning us for a house portrait?
Our House portraits start from £175. If you're interested in commissioning us to create an original illustration of your home, email us on hello@abbyandowen.com with a photo of your home for a quote.
Georgian Theatre Fundraiser T-shirts! 20% of the profits of our Georgian Theatre Products go back to Tees Music Alliance Charity
This T-shirt was part of a limited run during the first lockdown. Abby created it for the Tees Music Alliance as part of their fundraiser for the Georgian Theatre, one of our favourite music venues. From the start of our revamped online shop in May 2020, we now donate 20% of the profits from all the Georgian Theatre products on our webshop, including our giclee prints and postcards.
This T-shirt was part of a limited run during the first lockdown. Abby created it for the Tees Music Alliance as part of their fundraiser for the Georgian Theatre, one of our favourite music venues. Abby boldly re-imagined her illustration of the theatre as a line drawing, to create an amazing new t-shirt design depicting the iconic venue in all its glory. All proceeds went towards securing the future of the venue.
We hope to continue a supportive relationship with Tees Music Alliance, a charitable organisation operating for the benefit of musicians, their audiences, supporting industries and community groups.
From the start of our revamped online shop in May 2020, we now donate 20% of the profits from all the Georgian Theatre products on our webshop, including our giclee prints and postcards, to the Tees Music Alliance. As live music lovers, it's a small way of giving back!
Life Maps: A Map for Mel
Mel was looking to commission something uniquely meaningful to celebrate her Tin Wedding Anniversary, after being happily married for 10 Years to her husband, Pete…
Did you know that we can create a stunning illustrated map to celebrate your anniversary or wedding, with hand-drawn illustrations of the venues or special locations, featured on a beautiful graphic map of the area?
Mel was looking to commission something uniquely meaningful to celebrate her Tin Wedding Anniversary, after being happily married for 10 Years to her husband, Pete. Mel had spotted The Ale Trail map we created for Stockton-On-Tees, and wondered if we would be able to create a bespoke Wedding Anniversary Map for her. After chatting for a little while, we settled on the idea of creating an illustrated map of the North-East of England, featuring five locations of significance to Mel and her husband.
From Whitby Abbey (their brilliant wedding venue) to the front doors of the places they'd called home over the years, we drew each of these locations carefully from the reference photographs provided by Mel. We took extra care to try and capture the essence of each of these locations in our trademark style, before incorporating them into the overall composition.
“It is beautiful! I’m so glad I chose you...I can’t wait to show my husband!”
We always want our clients to be totally satisfied with any bespoke artwork we create for them, and that's why we always send a digital proof of the artwork for our clients to provide feedback on before printing. We were more than happy to tweak and refine Mel's Anniversary Map until she was 100% happy with the finished piece. The illustration was then printed as a one-of-a-kind Giclee, on Hahnemuhle German Etching archival paper, using fade-resistant inks. As with all our commissions, it was hand-signed and delivered first-class.
If you'd like us to create a stunning illustrated map to celebrate your anniversary, wedding, or another special moment in your life, why not get in touch for a chat?