Commissioning a Portrait, House Portrait or Pet Portraits
How much will it cost to commission a portrait?
Each commission is unique so please don’t hesitate to make contact and discuss your specific ideas and we will talk through your requirements regarding size and medium. As a guide, a pastel portrait can start from around £595 and an oil painting £750.
Do you work from photographs?
I work from photographs and this is an essential part of the artistic process so we will arrange for a photo shoot or if necessary I can work from your own photo, provided it is a good enough quality and is copyright free. From a choice of photographs, we will jointly agree the pose/view to work from.
Do you charge extra for the photograph session?
I do not charge for the photo session if you can come to my studio and I will supply all the digital photo files to the client on completion. Otherwise we can agree a cost for time & travel to you to take photos.
How long will the portrait/painting take?
Please allow 6 weeks from first appointment to delivery of the picture. This will obviously depend upon the complexity of the subject and my workload. I would seek to meet any deadline within reason and would often deliver inside that timescale. Often the commission is for a significant birthday or anniversary and I will do everything possible to make sure it is delivered on time.
What if I’m not happy with the commission?
When you are viewing the finished painting for the first time, please bear in mind that it can be an unnerving experience to see someone or something that you probably know very closely and dearly, represented to you in an artistic way.
I would not hand something over to you if I was not totally happy with the finished result or likeness. I hope that you will be fully satisfied with your purchase but in the unlikely event that there was anything about the painting you weren’t happy with, I would make small alterations without charge.
Do you frame your artwork?
I can offer a framing service if that is required or you might choose a modern box canvas for a more contemporary look, which doesn’t necessarily require a frame.