Portraits
A look at past commissions, in two techniques: trois crayon and oil.
Hand-drawn trois crayon portraits from £50, hand-painted oil portraits from £100 — both made from your own reference photo, framed, and delivered in around two weeks.
How a Commission Works
1. Choose your portrait
Person or pet, in oil or trois crayon.
2. Send your photo
A short form on the product page — no account needed.
3. I paint or draw
By hand, in layers, over around two weeks — with a check-in on likeness partway through.
4. Delivered framed
Packaged securely and ready to hang.
Trois Crayon Portraits
Charcoal, sanguine and sepia chalk together — a push and pull of tone into and out of the page. Simple, but it gives a lot of warmth and delicacy.
Oil Painted Portraits
My first love. A slower, layered process, built up over several sessions, influenced by the Realists and their commitment to observation.
Hand-Painted Pet Portraits
The same hand-painted, layered oil technique, turned toward the animals people love most. I paint bespoke pet portraits from your own photograph — dogs, cats, horses, birds and other much-loved pets — aiming to capture personality and expression, not just a likeness.
Premium craftsmanship, worked up over several sittings rather than rushed — a good fit for a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, a new pet owner settling in, or as a memorial piece. Read more about painting this Cocker Spaniel commission.
Common Questions
How much does a commission cost?
Trois crayon portraits start at £50 (A5) and £100 (A4). Oil painted portraits start at £100 (A5) and £175 (A4). Pet portraits start at £100 (A5) and £175 (A4). Larger sizes or multiple subjects available on request.
How long does it take?
Turnaround is normally around two weeks from when I receive your photo, though it can run longer if I’ve got several commissions on at once.
What photo should I send?
Clear, well lit, and reasonably high resolution. If it’s too dark or blurry I’ll ask for another before starting, since the piece can only be as good as the reference.
Can I commission a pet?
Yes — see Pet Portrait Commission for pricing. More than one pet, or a pet alongside a person, usually needs a custom quote rather than the standard price.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes. I post within the UK as standard and can arrange international shipping on request.
Want to commission your own? Fill out the form on either product page and I’ll get back to you with any further requirements. Framed drawings from £50, oil paintings from £100, pet portraits from £100. Turnaround is usually around two weeks.