Prices

Choosing the size of the portrait:

I offer three broad portrait formats: 'Intimate', 'Classical' and 'Gallery'. During our consultation, I will advise on the most suitable option for your commission.

Clients typically decide on the format first, with dimensions recommended afterwards.

Intimate scale

Intimate portraits are created at a smaller scale designed for closer viewing, perfect for alcoves and smaller walls, where the detail can be appreciated at arm's length.

Sizing: intimate scale portraits include any size up to 9 x 12 inches (including A4). This includes miniature sizes, such as 6x6 inches.

Classical scale

Classical scale portraits have greater visual presence and are designed to hold their own on a medium sized or larger wall.

For many clients, a classical scale portrait becomes the defining heirloom piece for a particular stage in life.

Sizing: Classical scale portraits include any size greater than 9 x 12 inches up to and including A3.

Gallery scale

Gallery scale portraits have a commanding presence, suited to larger walls that demand original art. They are ideal for portraits with multiple subjects or rooms with grander proportions.

Sizing: Gallery scale portraits include any size larger than A3.

Please note that for very large sizes, it is important that the reference photograph has a high resolution and clarity that permits it to be scaled up to the intended size.

Multi-subject and family commissions

When more than one subject is included, I carefully consider balance, spacing and composition to ensure each individual is given appropriate presence. I generally recommend the Classical or Gallery scale is used in these cases.

When capturing children, families will often choose a series of individual portraits rather than a group portrait, to allow each child to possess their own heirloom. However, a large multi-generational family portrait is a breathtaking statement piece.

Guide pricing

All prices are shown as guide prices, with final pricing confirmed following consultation and confirmation of the reference photo.

THE OIL COLLECTION

Oil paintings created with professional-grade oil paints on canvas or gesso board.

Intimate scale: from £1,000

Classical scale: from £2,000

Gallery scale: from £3,000

Oil commissions are quoted individually, based on the complexity of the composition and the number of subjects. Please contact me to discuss your vision.

THE GRAPHITE COLLECTION

Graphite and charcoal drawings on watercolour paper.

Intimate scale:

- single subject: from £750

- two subjects: from £1,175

Classical scale:

- single subject: from £1,075

- two subjects: from £1,350

- three or more subjects: from £1,550

Gallery scale:

- single subject: from £1,450

- two subjects: from £1,750

- three or more subjects: from £1,950

Artistic approach

My portraits focus on the subject themselves, using minimal backgrounds and a restrained approach to clothing.

Where additional elements, such as detailed clothing, interior settings or backgrounds are important to the composition, these can be discussed during consultation and are priced individually once the reference photo has been selected.

Typically, additional details cost around £70-£190 depending on complexity. Exceptionally detailed backgrounds can take as long as the subject to draw and are priced accordingly.

When commissioning a work, many families choose to add prints for grandparents or family members.

Each giclée print of your commissioned artwork is produced using archival, museum-quality inks on luxurious Hahnmühle fine art paper, ensuring exceptional accuracy, rich detail and longevity for generations.

I offer bespoke sized prints, customised to align with the dimensions of your commissioned work. However, by way of guidance:

A5: £50

A4: £70

A3: £90

Larger than A3: please contact me for a quote.

Prints are available exclusively to commissioning clients and their families.

I offer luxury notecards and notebooks displaying your commissioned work. These are perfect for small gifts and correspondence.

Notecards

A6 notecards, using a luxury 350gsm uncoated paper which is ideal for writing on.

Prices for notecards:

• 10 - £39
• 25 - £43
• 50 - £52
• 75 - £65
• 100 - £70
• 150 - £80

The minimum order is a pack of 10 notecards. There is no maximum order and if you would like a larger number, please let me know and I can provide you with a price (which reduces per item as the volume of the order increases).

These prices are based on a notecard with your commissioned artwork on one side, and a blank side for writing on the other. If you would like notecards with additional designs on them, e.g. a small image of the artwork in one corner and your name and address, I can arrange this. Once I know the design you would like, I can price this work for you.

Hardback notebooks

A5 notebooks with 192 ruled or blank pages.

Prices for notebooks:

• 1 - £50
• 2 - £75
• 3 - £10
• 4 - 125

If you would like a larger number, please let me know and I can provide you with a price, (which reduces per item as the volume of the order increases).

I provide a framing service which can be used for both original artwork and giclée prints. Please contact me for pricing options. More information on framing can be found here.

Photography session with subject(s): £75

Digital images from the session: free

A session at my studio (usually around 15-30 minutes) to take a selection of photographs that may be used as reference photos for the commission where you do not possess a suitable reference photograph. I take the pictures and edit the photos after the session.

Further information about choosing a suitable reference photograph or having a photography session can be found in the FAQs.