Commissions
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Commissions are undertaken for paintings in oils, watercolour and pen and watercolour. Prices for commissions will vary according to the medium chosen, size of picture and travel/costs involved.
Commissions are accepted for landscape, architecture, flowers, cats, dogs or horses. Buildings can be public or private, house and/or garden portraits are a popular subject as a surprise gift for the owner.
Pictures can be commissioned for many reasons - retirement presents, anniversary gifts, personal choice and many more. Most are based on actual subjects but pictures of past subjects can be undertaken if there is sufficient information, for example I have painted a reconstruction of Penarth Baths in their heyday for a client. A quote and rough sketch can be supplied with no obligation, email or telephone to discuss.
Commissions are accepted for landscape, architecture, flowers, cats, dogs or horses. Buildings can be public or private, house and/or garden portraits are a popular subject as a surprise gift for the owner.
Pictures can be commissioned for many reasons - retirement presents, anniversary gifts, personal choice and many more. Most are based on actual subjects but pictures of past subjects can be undertaken if there is sufficient information, for example I have painted a reconstruction of Penarth Baths in their heyday for a client. A quote and rough sketch can be supplied with no obligation, email or telephone to discuss.
Penarth Pier Summer Clouds 2017
A commission for a Penarth couple to celebrate their wedding anniversary, oils on a deep-sided canvas, the largest I have painted to date. An oil painting takes a long time so I sent regular picture updates, including the initial rough lay-out, to keep them informed and give them the opportunity to make changes - eg. tide in or out? - how far in or out? They were particularly pleased with the sky which the husband described as "absolutely typical of the Bristol Channel". I had it back after six months for its final varnish, essential for the preservation of the painting.
Its is now available to purchase at Artisans Corner as a print.
Its is now available to purchase at Artisans Corner as a print.
Barry Docks Office Building 2016
A commission for a Vale of Glamorgan Council employee as a surprise 60th birthday present.
The Docks Office is an inspiring building, and I enjoyed the challenge of painting it in watercolour. It has some lovely architectural features.
A slightly amended version is now available to purchase as a print at Artisans Corner.
The Docks Office is an inspiring building, and I enjoyed the challenge of painting it in watercolour. It has some lovely architectural features.
A slightly amended version is now available to purchase as a print at Artisans Corner.
Monochrome pen and watercolour house study 2016
Surprise birthday present for the sponsor's husband's birthday, studies and photographs had to be achieved while he was away on business - very cloak and dagger.
Monochrome artwork is very effective for houses of character like this Victorian one in Penarth's conservation area. This study is in pen and ink with the tonal effects achieved by traditional "cross-hatching"
Monochrome artwork is very effective for houses of character like this Victorian one in Penarth's conservation area. This study is in pen and ink with the tonal effects achieved by traditional "cross-hatching"
Classical Nude Monochrome Drawings 2015
A pair of monochrome nudes for a refurbished bathroom, an unusual commission but a great treat for me, life drawing is one of my favourite subjects. The commission is based on classical nude sculptures and wall paintings dating from Greek and Roman times.
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Murphy 2015
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A commission by the sponsor for his wife's birthday as a surprise present. Murphy is a much loved family pet, originally a rescue dog.
It was painted from the owner's photographs and is a composite of the evidence they contained although I did meet Murphy to discover his personality. As Murphy is mostly white it was necessary to provide a background to show him off so a photograph of Rest Bay, Porthcawl was chosen. Apparently he always has his tongue out so that was an essential feature too. |
The Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth 2015
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Commissioned as a wedding gift for the bride and groom, a friend of the bride chose a watercolour painting of their wedding venue, The Kymin, Beach Road, Penarth.
A pretty, popular local building set in parkland which I have painted to reflect their September wedding date. I have taken the liberty of editing out the Council's waste bins and other safety elements. |
Wood Street Post Office, Penarth
This watercolour painting of Wood Street Post Office was commissioned by the owners many years ago. It has been extended twice since, sadly losing much of its original charm and character. This painting has now become an historical record.
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We had a long discussion about the telegraph pole - leave it out or put it in? It is very dominant. In the end the owner decided it must go in as it is an integral part of the Post Office and its history. It was a good decision and also balances the picture well. Note the old stamp machine in the wall next to the door.
The seats were very popular with local people and the hedge behind was clipped to protrude slightly above and to each side to give a feeling of shelter and protection. They always seemed to be occupied. The wall on the old coach house behind is still clothed with roses and honeysuckle. |
