Looking to commission an artist?

James paints with oil on canvas and also undertakes pencil drawings.

Portraits are given as a symbol of love, affection or gratitude.

They are treasured memories of weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, retirement or to capture the fleeting moments of childhood.

How to Commission a Portrait

Initial Meeting At Your Home:
This take approximately 2 - 4 hours and is to discuss what you are looking for in a portrait such as the size and composition, formal or informal, pose and clothing.

Photographs are then taken which are downloaded onto a laptop and the final composition is then built up from there.

A 50% payment is taken at this stage and the painting can now begin.

2nd Meeting:
Occasionally a second photographic session is needed of approximately 2 hours. This is to refine and improve the composition.

Time Scale:
From the time of the initial meeting to the delivery of the painting allow 3-6 months depending on complexity and size of the painting.