Commissions
I am accepting a limited number of landscape commissions. If you envision having my work in your home in a particular size, colour scheme, mood, or showing a particular location or subject, I would love to talk to you about making this a reality!
Creating one of a kind paintings with clients is an exciting and creative process for both of us. I love merging your vision with my work to produce something unique and timeless, just for you.
Process - I like to have a clear understanding of what you envision as your commissioned piece, so we can either arrange a phone or video call, discuss over email, or if you live near to Bath we can have an in person consultation. For paintings over 50cm squared I will complete a small ‘sketch’ or ‘mock up’ painting to show you a miniature version of the final painting. Once you are happy with how this looks I will then proceed with the final painting. I find that this process ensures you know what you will be getting and we can both feel confident in you receiving a painting you love.
Exclusivity - Paintings commissioned by clients will be truly unique and will not be available as print reproductions. If your piece is a gift or a surprise I will keep it off of my online channels and will never publicly share an image of your painting without your prior knowledge and consent. As the buyer, you have exclusive rights to display the piece in your home or workplace, hopefully for generations to come! I retain the right to produce another similar work or subject matter, however this will never be a reproduction of your painting, which will remain unique.
Mediums - Your piece can be an oil painting, watercolour painting, or a detailed pencil sketch (pencil is only available for still life animal portraits such as my British Birds project). Oil paintings will be produced either on wooden panel, stretched cotton canvas or on unstretched heavy cotton canvas. We can discuss these options based upon your preferences and the practicalities of production and delivery (for instance, larger pieces may need to be on unstretched canvas to be delivered safely). I can also offer advice or assistance for the framing of your piece to ensure it is well cared for and displayed to its best advantage.
Sizes and Prices - Prices do not include shipping costs or framing. Consultations via email are free but all commissions require a non-refundable 40% deposit before I can begin painting, to cover the cost of materials. Payment plans are available, but please bear in mind that your painting will not be delivered until receipt of the final payment (I have been stung with false promises before!). Sizes listed represent the full size of the paper or canvas (works on paper will have a blank margin around the edge of the piece).
Watercolour/Pencil:
14 x 21cm: £130
21 x 30cm: £250
30 x 42cm: £400
42 x 60cm: £500
Oil Paintings:
12.5 x 12.5cm: £130
20 x 20cm: £200
12.5 x 25.5cm: £180
25.5 x 36cm: £350
30.5 x 30.5cm: £350
30 x 40cm: £450
41 x 41cm: £550
41 x 51 cm: £650
61 x 51cm: £700
76 x 61cm: £800
100x50cm: £800
91 x 76cm: £850
91 x 91 cm: £1000
100 x 100cm: £1300
122 x 91cm: £1300
Larger and custom sizes are also available, please use these prices as a guide and email me to discuss your ideas! Price may vary slightly depending on the complexity of the composition (lots of buildings or people in a composition for example will take me more time).
Timings - I will do my best to be as clear as possible about the estimated completion date of your piece. If you require additional alterations bear in mind that this will add more time for painting and drying for your piece to be ready to ship. As a guide please allow 4-6 weeks for any piece to be completed after agreeing a concept with me. Due to slow drying times oil paintings require up to an extra 4 weeks upon completion to ensure the paint is dry enough to be tightly packed without smudging.
If you are looking for a piece for a special occasion please bear these timings in mind. If you need something sooner please have a look at my available works or contact me to find out if I have anything currently unlisted that may be available for purchase. Tighter timescales for commissioned pieces may be accommodated at extra cost.
A previous commission painting I have completed