Frequently Asked Questions

How long does commissioning a portrait take?
It can take as little as an hour for a drawing, and up to a year for a large and detailed oil painting.

What painting or drawing material should my portrait be made from?
Feel free to discuss this with me. Descriptions are given below, just hover over each material. A combination of materials can also be used.

Oil Paint                                 Acrylic Paint                 Watercolour Paint
Gouache Paint                         Pastels                         Charcoal
Pencil/Graphite

What size should I have a portrait made in?
Whatever you like! Contact me about your preference and I will discuss the right sizes with you.

How much do you charge?
I cater for all budgets. Small simple drawings would start at £20 and very large oil paintings containing a lot of detail would be in the hundreds. Let me know what you want and I will explain the options. Please remember that sittings, postage and insurance, framing and travel expenses will be additional. Please contact me for a quote.

Payment
You can pay me by cheque or through PayPal. The PayPal site also accepts a variety of cards. I will let you know about deposits and payment in more detail when we are in contact and I know what type of portrait you would like.
Many people go for oil paintings because this is quite traditional and a well known material. Oils give rich colours and texture which is quite an exciting finish to look at.
Acrylics are similar to oils and are fast drying which benefits someone who needs a portrait made quickly.
Watercolours are fun, bright and give a more sketchy finish.
Gouache paint is similar to watercolour but it has an opaque nature.
Soft pastels create a rough raw look to work, still capturing beauty.
Charcoal is black and white, a cheaper and quick material to use to create a drawing.
Pencil or graphite is also black and white and can give a lot of detail being such a thin material to use. It is cheaper and quick to create work with.