INFORMATION ABOUT PORTRAIT, DOG, HORSE AND STILL LIFE COMMISSIONS
Portrait in oils of a beautiful young woman.
Still life oil painting of lemons on a red cloth.
Still life painting of a hummingbird on a cello.
Oil painting of a chestnut horse.
Portraits in oils
To complete a portrait takes up to three months. This allows for drying time, varnishing and framing. Although I can work from a client’s photograph, I have to be sure the quality and composition and good enough. If not, I take the pictures. I see a portrait as a collaboration between me, the subject, or whoever commissioned the picture. Part of this is deciding on the painting's style, which can be either classical or contemporary.
During the course of a painting, photographs of each stage (usually four) are sent to the client for discussion, allowing for any requested changes.
Costs
Head and shoulders £850
Half body in a setting £1200+, depending on complexity
More than one person £1500+, depending on numbers and complexity
Animal portraits in oils
The process mirrors portraits of people.
Costs
Head £750+. Full body £900+, depending on complexity
Still life or with birds in oils
This usually begins with a prospective buyer's idea for a painting. Before commencement, a composite photograph will be produced to ensure it is in line with the brief. The process is very similar to that used for portraits of people and animals, though they typically take less time.
I never copy an original painting a client has purchased; however, I can paint a piece on a similar theme.
Costs vary depending on complexity, with a starting price of £700
Still life or with birds in oils
This usually begins with a prospective buyer's idea for a painting. Before commencement, a composite photograph will be produced to ensure it is in line with the brief. The process is very similar to that used for portraits of people and animals, though they typically take less time.
I never copy an original painting a client has purchased; however, I can paint a piece on a similar theme.
Costs vary depending on complexity, with a starting price of £650
Still life portrait
This is a commissioned-based still life that represents someone’s life through objects put together, hence ‘still life portrait.’
The painting opposite was painted to commemorate a gentleman who was an RAF gunner in WW2, played high-level cricket in his younger years, loved a malt whisky and read avidly.
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A 50% deposit is required at the start, with the balance due upon completion. Photography sessions, postage, or in-person delivery are charged separately. Framing is included in the price.