My aim is to present you with a true to life, realistic portrait. Achieving an accurate likeness & creating an artwork with lots of detail is of upmost importance to me. However, I can only paint as well as the reference photo allows me to.

I understand that not everyone can get the very best reference photo due to the commission being a surprise for someone, or sadly the subject has passed away. In such case we will work together to create the perfect portrait.

A few tips when taking/choosing a reference photo.

1. Head and shoulders portraits generally work best.
2. Photos need to be in sharp focus and a high enough resolution that I can zoom in closely to capture the details. Photos taken with natural light are preferable.
3. Take photos in natural light, Preferably at a window or outside. Avoid taking photos in a shadowed area.
4. Avoid adding filters or sending screenshot-images.

My backgrounds are usually plain because of the extra time factor involved and my preference is to paint the portrait on plain or two toned backgrounds. If you want a more specific background please mention it when I contact you to discuss composition and detail.

First of all Thank you for considering me as your portrait artist. I know that commissioning an artwork can be overwhelming. Read the steps below to get a better idea of the commissioning process. 

Step 1: Once you have placed your order and made the payment I will reach out to you in less than 24 hours. We can discuss background, composition and smaller details. 

Step 2: I will make a quick sketch of the portrait. You can still make modifications if needed. Once you are happy with the sketch, I’ll draw a more detailed sketch on your chosen painting surface. You are still welcome to make modifications after this step. 

Step 3: If you are happy with composition and layout I’ll start with the painting process. Please keep in mind that I won’t be able to make any modifications to the layout once I’ve started painting. I will send updates as I paint. You can still make smaller detail modifications like colour of the hair, clothes, make-up and of course any facial features that is not to your liking. 

Step 4: You will receive a detailed images of the final portrait. If you’re not happy after viewing the final work you’re welcome to ask for modifications – I’ll do up to 3 free of charge. Click on link to learn more about "if you don't like the poratrait"

Click on the link to read more about commissioning a portrait.