After having met the family for one sitting, seen where the portrait would hang and discussed the pose and what they'd wear, work began to note their skin tones, personalities, gesture. After taking and agreeing on photos to be used, I return to my home studio, where the work to created the portrait in earnest begins...
So you want to be a rock n' roll star – just for one day? Now you can! What they said: "A hugely enjoyable experience – with a unique artwork at the end!"
Why portraits of new homes - of the houses or inhabitants - and of new or established businesses like this drawn portrait of the Half Moon Putney, commissioned to celebrate its 55th anniversary, make ideal gifts.
A unique present for a special event or anniversary, you discuss the medium, size of artwork and budget with me, then give the card which says: You will have a month to discuss the detail of the commission with Stella and me - and plan the final unveiling!
My portrait of NHS paramedic Helen Chiverton as part of the #portraitsfornhsheroes instagram initiative where artists donate a free oil portrait to a nominated frontline worker, created in lockdown.
