commissions

Being a versatile artist, I can paint in many styles from Van Gogh to Degas to Thomas C Fedro – all famous artists that I have been previously been commissioned to paint in the style of.

All my materials are of the best artist and archival quality ensuring a long life of your painting. After contacting me, we will discuss your requirements and once started I will keep you informed at every stage. There will be opportunities through this shared process to make minor alteration as we progress. Wherever possible if painting a portrait, I like to meet the subject – it gives me the opportunity to get a feeling for character and colour– although it is not essential as distance and circumstances may not allow. As long as I have a few good photographs (I will be able to advise the best way to take these – but if this is no longer possible due to circumstances) anything is possible with technology and a good chat.

Christmas 2024 pet portraits

I am currently taking orders for Christmas of pet portraits. It seems early I know, but I do get busy so please book your painting as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For testimonials and previous commissions – please see below

To give you an ideas of price – please see below although I can paint any size

OILS – unframed on stretched canvas- please allow 6 – 8 weeks

small 30cms x 30cms £345 + postage

medium 40cms x 40cms £485 + postage

Frames can be added at cost.

PASTELS – framed with mount – please allow 3 – 5 weeks

small – A4 framed £285 + postage

medium A3 framed £395 +postage

How much will a commission cost?

The price will vary on the size – but as a rough guide a for your budget.

Oil painting will cost approx. £2.00 per sq. inch incl. p&p in UK. Frames not incl. but can be quoted at cost.

Pastel painting approx. £1.50 per sq. inch incl. mount & bespoke frame. UK p&p incl.

After an initial consultation, where a draft idea will be produced for you free of charge, a 50% non-refundable deposit will be required at the start of the painting commission to cover material costs.

How long will a commission take?

Depending on my current undertakings a pastel can be as little as a week and an oil painting between 3 – 6 weeks.


My Previous commissions and Testimonials

Click on any image to see in detail with customers comments

Thank you for painting my grandson for me – his portrait makes me smile every day – you have captured his cheekiness so well’.
Thank you for your research and endless patience in helping us find the perfect image to paint as a gift for our sisters 70th birthday. We enjoyed watching is develop step by step.’ – Sheila & Linda
‘My mums very spoilt cat, very happy with the painting and service.’ – Caroline
‘I burst into tears when I saw this, from a tiny black and white newspaper clip to this – Commissioned for a dear friend who lost her wonderful husband.’ – Debs
‘A surprise birthday present – I was so thrilled – Madge.
‘We were so thrilled with ‘fleur’ we had our other two rescue dogs painted as well – Marti and Nero – they are all so very lifelike.’ –  Wendy
‘I can feel the emotion Janette has captured in this painting every time I look at it.’ – K
‘My gorgeous grandson sits on my bedroom wall and I say good morning and goodnight to him every day. Lockdown has meant that I don’t get to see him and the fabulous real to life portrait brings me close to him‘.
‘Our fur baby – ‘Humph’ – we love it, thank you.’ – Caz & Pat
‘A present for fathers day – my favourite girl, I love it’. –  Clive
‘Our 3 beautiful daughters captured for us perfectly – just how we wanted – such a great service too’ – Vron & Mark
”This is my beautiful girl – I loved this picture – it shows the mischief in her eyes and had to paint it’. – Janette
‘Our Tilly is such a nervous girl – you have captured her personality perfectly’ – Paula & Mark
‘It is our ‘Ralphie’ to a T – It sits pride of place in our home, fabulous painting and service’.
‘I ordered this for my friend – I thought it was a photo, it is stunning’.
The lovely relaxed Alfie on squirrel duty. His favourite chair or mine?