Thinking about a custom portrait?
Perhaps there’s someone you love, a moment you want to remember, or a photograph that deserves to become something more.
I create original, hand-painted portraits tailored to each person and story. Below, you can explore examples of my work and the different styles your portrait could take.
Painted to last, painted for you
Every commission begins with a person.
I paint a commissioned portrait the way I paint everything: proportion, likeness, flesh that feels real — that comes first. Once I’m happy with that, I like to introduce more abstract elements, whether it’s a bright, colourful background, an unfinished body, or a layered and intricate surface.
What you receive is a painting in which you can truly feel the person you love — whether it’s a child, grandchild, friend, husband or wife.
Not a perfect copy of a photograph in paint, but a presence.
Selected Portraits
These paintings show some of the different directions a commission can take. They can be used as inspiration for a portrait created uniquely for you..
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How a commission works
1 · Enquiry & conversation
Tell me who the painting is for and what you have in mind. We talk subject, size, palette and timing until the brief feels right.
2 · Composition & approval
I work up the composition from your reference photographs or a sitting and share it with you. Once we’ve agreed on the composition and direction, I begin the final painting.
3 · Painting & delivery
I paint in oils and mixed media, sending progress along the way. The finished work is varnished, and shipped to you ready to hang. Framing is available on request.
Commission pricing
Every piece is bespoke. Prices start from the guides below and are confirmed after our first conversation.
Studies & small works
from £950
Intimate scale, up to roughly 40 × 50 cm. A head study or single figure.
EnquireEnquire about a commission
Tell me a little about what you have in mind and I will be in touch personally. No obligation.
I'll only use your details to reply to your enquiry.
