Commissioning a painting or drawing
Many of the paintings and drawings I produce are commissioned, often as a gift for a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion like a wedding, a retirement, an anniversary or a birthday. The special date can be incorporated into the painting and you will then have an heirloom that will long outlast other traditional gifts and won't be forgotten. It is also quite common for people to commission paintings for themselves!
Subject matter covered has included houses, churches and other buildings, wedding venues, boats, seascapes, landscapes and pets like dogs, cats and horses.
Prices start at around £150 for a framed drawing and around £200 for a framed oil painting, depending on the size, subject matter and type of frame chosen.
It really is quite simple to commission a painting. I will be happy to discuss all your requirements and answer all the questions you may have without any obligation. You will be supplied with details of different sized paintings along with an exact cost for each and you can then pick one which best suits your budget.
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Turnberry Sunset (triptych) Each panel 24 x 28 ins. Oil
Commissioned by a keen golfer and Turnberry Golf Club member.
Once you know exactly what you want painted - or drawn - and the size you would like, a pencil sketch will be produced to show the layout of the picture. It is easy to make any changes at this stage and once you are happy with the sketch, the painting can be started. A painting can be produced in about three to four weeks after the sketch is approved (quicker if necessary!) and it can then be framed and delivered.
If you are thinking of commissioning a painting or drawing then please contact me and I can let you see further samples of previous work and give you an accurate cost without any obligation.
Fine Art Prints can also be personalised with a handwritten message - at no extra cost - and the range available and prices can be found on the the Fine Art Prints page. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.
Dumfries House 10 x 25 ins. Oil
Commissioned by East Ayrshire Council as a 60th birthday
present to HRH Prince Charles, who owns Dumfries House.
Cameron and his Dad 20 x 16 ins. Oil
A gift from a friend to a proud father.
Paul and Jean 10 x 20 ins. Graphite
A present to the couple from a friend.
Violin and Bow 8 x 20 ins. Graphite
One of eight musical instrument illustrations commissioned by
London
based Colour House Graphics who published them as greetings cards.
Whitehill Farm 14 x 20 ins. Oil
A Christmas gift to the farmer from his wife.
Italian Duo 18 x 30 ins. Graphite
Commissioned by the proud owner of these two Italian motorcycles.
Netherby Sunset 25 x 40 ins. Oil
The view from the owner’s childhood home and commissioned
by
him and his wife to hang in their new home in Australia.
Konoboly Just Dandy 20 x 16 ins. Graphite
Commissioned by the loving owner of this black labrador.
One of a number of animal portraits carried out.
Commissioned by the owner's family as a birthday present - all the way from Sweden!
Turnberry Lighthouse and Ailsa Craig at Sunset 11 x 16 inches Oil
Commissioned by the owner in California to remind
him of his childhood in Ayrshire, Scotland
Western House, Ayr 14 x 14 ins. Oil
A wedding present to a couple who were married here.
Forth Bridge 20 x 30 ins. Oil
One of 14 paintings commissioned by Motherwell
Bridge - who manufactured the restoration equipment
used on the Forth Bridge - for their 1998 Calendar.
Sunset over Arran 13 x 33 ins. Oil
Commissioned by a lady as a birthday gift to her husband.
Major Sir Richard Henderson KCVO TD 24 x 17 ins. Oil
This portrait was commissioned by the three Ayrshire
councils as a gift to Major Sir Richard Henderson who
was retiring as Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.
Sunset over Culzean Bay 7 x 17.5 ins. Oil
A wedding gift to a couple who enjoyed walking
this
stretch of coastline with their dog.
Delivering the Potatoes 18 x 30 ins Acrylic
One of a few classic vehicles I was commissioned to paint
by
Lord David Kennedy from his vintage collection.
Nelson Mandela 36 x 28 ins. Oil
Commissioned by a fan and supporter.
Commissioned by the son of the owners as a present