Commissions

“Commissioning a portrait begins with a conversation, an opportunity to discuss what you would like, and how that can best be achieved”

For some clients, there is a definite preference in favour of pencil or pastel, or if preferred I can advise what may suit best for a particular portrait. The composition will be agreed and sketches can be provided of layouts or groupings if more than one subject is to be featured.

I work from photographs, meaning there is no sitting required and the entire process can be undertaken remotely.

Digital photography offers many benefits for the clarity of images and visible details, though I appreciate that in some circumstances this is not an option.

Prices for a commissioned portrait start at £600 for pencil, and £400 for pastel. The cost of an individual commission depends on the portrait’s medium, size, number of subjects and background if any.

The timescale for any given portrait is as unique as the artwork itself, and dependent on current bookings. The completion date will be agreed upon the confirmation of the commission. Please allow plenty of time if considering a commission as a gift for a particular date.

Whilst drawing a commissioned portrait, I scan the artwork at each stage and share these progress images with the client so that they too can enjoy witnessing the creation of the artwork.

This also ensures that everything is as they want it to be. On occasion the client may prefer to wait till the artwork is completed before seeing it. Final approval of the finished portrait will be sought before it is dispatched.

Commissioned portraits are supplied with a mount and wrapped ready to present.

Additional options include fine art giclée prints so the artwork can be shared with loved ones, and framing of the finished portrait.

Prices for a commissioned portrait start at £600 for pencil, and £400 for pastel. The cost of an individual commission depends on the portrait’s medium, size, number of subjects and background if any.

The timescale for any given portrait is as unique as the artwork itself, and dependent on current bookings. The completion date will be agreed upon the confirmation of the commission. Please allow plenty of time if considering a commission as a gift for a particular date.

Whilst drawing a commissioned portrait, I scan the artwork at each stage and share these progress images with the client so that they too can enjoy witnessing the creation of the artwork. This also ensures that everything is as they want it to be. On occasion the client may prefer to wait till the artwork is completed before seeing it. Final approval of the finished portrait will be sought before it is dispatched.

Commissioned portraits are supplied with a mount and wrapped ready to present.

Additional options include fine art giclée prints so the artwork can be shared with loved ones, and framing of the finished portrait.

Testimonials

The portrait is every bit as beautiful as I expected, if not more so. Seeing it in all its glory for the first time made me quite emotional. You have really captured her features so true and now we shall always have her with us come what may.

The three portraits arrived safely this morning and I wasn’t prepared for the emotion I felt when I saw the original. It brought tears to my eyes and perfectly embodies my little Connie (back when she was really little!)

Today I received my commissioned portrait of my gorgeous pups from Tamsin. All I can say is WOW! It is amazing and will keep them forever young. She has captured them so wonderfully... an amazingly talented lady

Just a quick note to say that the portrait of Verity, Billy and Emily was a huge success - given as a present from the children to my wife for Christmas - tears of joy all round. Thank you so much.

The pictures arrived today. Thank you – I can’t tell you how I feel about the fantastic job you’ve done. I met with my sister at her house and gave her her print as a housewarming surprise. She was speechless too – we had a hug and a (big) cry together as we looked at it – I’m sure you can imagine the scene. Everyone is amazed at how detailed the portrait is – much praise for your talent. I’m taking another surprise print to France in September when we’re going to stay with Sharon’s son, so this will be the gift that keeps on giving!