General Guide to Commissions

In addition to the paintings listed for sale, I am happy to take on commissions to meet your individual requirements.

Whether this is for a gift, keepsake or to turn a favourite photograph into a painting.

Please bear in mind that this process can take a while to complete, so if it is for an important occassion please leave plenty of time!.

Commission Guidelines

Please leave sufficient time for the painting to be produced.

Acrylic paintings can be produced in a shorter time than oils.
It can take 3 months for an oil painting to dry before it can be varnished!
I may have several projects 'on the go', so may not be able to start immediately.

Please provide a clear image for me to work from.

I rely totally on the image provided to produce a painting that you will be happy with.
Several photos of the subject help me to get a better likeness.
I need clear photographs of a reasonable size (or that can be enlarged to a reasonable size) with good colour saturation.
I can work from black and white images and turn them into paintings using sepia tones (see Lily) or colour (see Omar).

Please liaise with me to discuss your exact requirements.

Use the contact page to send me an initial enquiry.
I will then contact you to discuss.
There is no obligation or commitment until we are both happy with the time frame, subject material, medium to be used and the price.
Once this is agreed, I will commence your work, asking for only a £10.00 non refundable deposit to demonstrate your good faith.
I will not take on a commission if I do not think I will be able to do it justice. but can put you in touch with others who may be able to help.