OIL PAINTING COMMISSIONS
Wow, how much?
I agree, their expensive aren't they? Yes!  It's noted that Professional Oil paintings aren't cheap. To pay, one needs to have the ability to save, to be prepared to pay instalments or if lucky ask the parents!  As a realist, I get it.   In terms of the artwork, you are actually paying for the quality, the professional materials used, the time, patience and dedication to paint a photorealistic portrait to create quality, keepsake paintings that can be handed down in generations.
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Make someone feel special with a beautiful, traditional painting. I specialise in photorealism, from Photos to Oil paintings on Canvas.
I use a wide variety of Professional Oil paints (Rembrandt oils being my personal choice).  From Birthdays, to Retirements and all occasions in-between. ​​

​HOW I WORK
I like to work from my art studio in London, UK.
Once your deposit has cleared. I'll give a start date so you know exactly when the painting is going to begin. I have a good report with my clients and have them involved as much as they like. On the day the painting begins, I set up my art table with the underpainting paints and brushes I'll use.
I proceed with playing a selected set of classical music to play in the background. My mobile phone is always switched off in the painting sessions to minimise distraction and allows me to delve into the spiritual essence of the underpainting. At some stage I will come up for air and rehydrate with mineral water, and once completed I'll take a photograph of the completed underpainting stage, which will be your first proof. Any changes at that stage are welcomed if required.  Remember, you will be informed along the painting process so you feel involved at every stage.  Let's Paint!

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​PHOTO TO PORTRAIT
The uploaded photo should be high quality that clearly shows the face, especially the eyes. The clearer the photo the better the results, however, I provide a free photo restoration for Oil painting commissions and will enhance the photo on your behalf.

I believe the eyes lead to the soul and my main focus in any artwork is to capture the personality of the subject in the painting, so where possible upload a close-up of the eyes.

​MY TOOLS
I use an array of professional high grade oil paints with my current favourite being Rembrandt and mainly paint on quality stretched canvases or canvas boards.

​FINISHING TIME
The paintings are usually completed within 20 days, however, at busier times I may extend it to 30 days. Oil paintings can take up to 6 weeks to fully dry for posting, however, should you require it by a specific date, you are recommended to book early or choose the Fast-Track option.

FAST-TRACK SERVICE
A fast track service enables the customer to have an immediate process of the artwork I.e. jumping the queue. All other current work in progress will stop as your commission becomes my sole project.  The painting will be ready within 6 days with faster-drying mediums applied to quicken the drying time. To become a VIP fast track customer, full commission payment plus additional fast track fee will be required before service begins.

TO BEGIN 
(Step 1) Click the order form/prices button to make a selection and upload your photo
​(Step 2) Once your order form arrives - I will review your order plus the photo quality - and where possible apply FREE Photo Restoration. 
(Step 3) You will then receive a total quote (no hidden extras at the end) and if happy to proceed, complete the 25% non-refundable deposit payment

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​THE VIEWING PROCESS
Unlike the other portrait commissions where customer's are invited to join the members lounge to view artworks progress; my oil painting customers automatically receive painting updates.  1st - Under Painting (Sepia Outline) - 2nd - Colour applied (see how the portrait is forming) - 3rd - The Finished Version 

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