Commissions

A painting made especially for you

Whether it’s a portrait of someone special, a much-loved pet or a place filled with memories, I create bespoke paintings and drawings that celebrate the people, places and stories that matter to you.

Working from photographs or, where appropriate, in person, each commission is created with care and attention to detail, resulting in an original artwork to treasure for years to come.

 

Portrait Paintings

An original oil portrait is a timeless way to celebrate someone special. From individual portraits to family paintings, I work to capture not only a person’s likeness, but something of their character and presence.

Each painting is created with careful attention to expression, detail and atmosphere, resulting in a unique piece of artwork made especially for you.

 

Portrait Drawings

A hand-drawn portrait offers a beautiful, understated way to preserve a likeness. Working in graphite pencil, I create detailed drawings that capture the character and individuality of the person portrayed.

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, a portrait of a child, or a drawing of someone important to you, each piece is made by hand and with care.

 

Pet Portraits

Our animals become part of the family, each with their own distinctive character and personality. A commissioned pet portrait is a way to celebrate that special bond and create something lasting to remember them by.

Working from photographs, I aim to capture the details and expression that make your companion unmistakably themselves.

 

Landscapes

Some places stay with us long after we’ve left them. It might be a favourite view, a much-loved stretch of coastline, a special holiday destination or somewhere that simply feels like home.

I create landscape paintings inspired by places and their atmosphere, using colour, light and detail to evoke the feeling of being there. A commissioned landscape can preserve a meaningful memory or bring a favourite place into your home.

 

Drawn to Keep

Childhood artwork, transformed into something to treasure

A child’s drawing can hold a whole world of imagination — and a memory of a time that passes all too quickly. Drawn to Keep celebrates the way children see the world, preserving the individuality, colour and spirit of their original artwork in a unique piece created by me.

Combining a child’s own creation with a carefully drawn portrait, each artwork becomes a personal keepsake: a way to hold on to those little details that make childhood so special.

Because some drawings are simply too precious to put away.

 

Commissioning your own artwork

Every commission begins with a conversation. We’ll discuss your ideas, reference photographs, preferred size and medium, and any particular details you’d like to include.

Once we’ve established the brief, I’ll provide a quote and estimated timescale before work begins.

Thinking about commissioning a piece?

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