I am happy to talk to you about any ideas you might have. If you are looking for a portrait or landscape commission, a specific piece of artwork, or are interested in art tuition, please get in touch for an informal chat without any obligation on your part.
Commissions
Customers choose to commission portraits or landscapes for a variety of reasons. Portraits might be commissioned to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary, an engagement, the birth of a baby, or simply as a unique gift for someone special.
Portraits are usually completed over 4-10 sittings (averaging 30 plus hours work) using oil paint or charcoal and chalk depending on preference. I am also happy to also work from photographs though would prefer to take these myself, if possible, to achieve the best results.
Landscapes are often commissioned to capture places that have special meanings or memories of shared experiences, or for wall space that needs specific visual impact with perhaps a favourite view. Landscapes are usually completed plein air (on location) using oil paints on canvas.
Pricing for Commissions
Pricing is very individual and is tailored to your budget. As a general and rough guide a portrait (concentrating on head and shoulders) like ‘Barry’ (60 x 45 cm) would be approximately £900. Three-quarter or full length portraits cost more due to the complexity and consequent time required.
A landscape like ‘Olive Tree’ or ‘St. Anthony of Padau’ (both 35 x 25 cm) would be around £450.
Framing, postage and packaging, or travel expenses are not included.
Art Tuition
I provide individual teaching sessions at my studio at £38 per hour. Gift vouchers are also available if you would like to treat someone. If required I can travel to you, within reason, and will add travel expenses as agreed. Group tuition is additionally available, and I am happy to discuss individual group needs and budgets.