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Portraits of Children

portrait commission, Artists, How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton5th February 2021

Frances Bell and her commission to paint portraits of two children       Frances Bell  recently completed two beautiful portraits of little sisters.  She was chosen as the right artist for this commission using the services of our consultant, Annabel Elton. Frances explained that ‘The family had a broad idea of what they wanted…

A portrait commissioned by the family who commented that it reveals 'The strength she doesn't see'

Join us as Jessica has her portrait painted

portrait commission, How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton28th August 2020

.  Commissioning a portrait is a special experience.  It is surprisingly easy and very enjoyable.      ‘Seeing a likeness of somebody you love so much, created for you…you have that to cherish…I love it! The portrait was commissioned by Jessica’s Mother, Anna who had been thinking about it for a while but was struggling…

A portrait, the ultimate personal gift

Giving a portrait as a gift

How to commission a portrait, UncategorisedBy Annabel Elton17th December 2019

Saied Dai 'Artist In The Studio'

A portrait painter near you

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton27th September 2018

Find a portrait painter near you Portrait artists’ studios are located throughout the country, and while it’s possible that your ideal artist lives near you, proximity shouldn’t drive your choice. It is far better to commission the best artist possible than it is to choose someone because of geographical ease. This doesn’t mean that you’ll…

Susan Ryder - Dog Portrait

Dog Portraits

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton18th September 2018

When it comes to dog portraits, every dog-owner will know that each dog is as individual as its owner; something that the artist ignores at their peril.  Many of our Member artists enjoy painting dogs.  Dog portraits can either be included within a portrait of a person or as a work of art in their…

Top Five Portrait Artists 2018

How to commission a portrait, exhibition, UncategorisedBy Annabel Elton13th September 2018

During the RP’s Annual Exhibitions, our commissions consultants are on-hand to assist visitors with their commission enquiries. Visitors usually ask for an artist by name, so by logging the number of enquiries for each artist, we worked out the most highly sought-after artists of 2018. Alastair Adams claims first place, receiving the most enquiries. Former President…

Commissioning a portrait from photographs

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton18th January 2018

  A portrait sometimes has to be created from reference photographs because it is not always possible to arrange sittings. These portraits are not mere copies but something deeper and more complex. For this you need an artist with special skills so finding the right artist is important. We recommend that you use our consultants…

Valeriy Gridnev 'Natalia' Valeriy is one of the Portrait artists who can use photography

Portrait artists who use photography

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton4th January 2018

Commissioning a painted portrait from photographs Portrait painters who use photography fall into two distinct groups: artists who have the ability to create a painted portrait from your photographs, and artists whose natural creative process involves using photography which is the group discussed here.   Portraits created using the artist’s own photography For many artists,…

Chuck Feeney founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies by Alastair Adams

Why America comes to the UK for its portraits

History, How to commission a portrait, NewsBy Annabel Elton12th December 2017

As a charity dedicated to portraiture, we embrace the trend in international patronage and provide a portrait consultancy service to make the commissioning process easy and enjoyable. When it come to getting the best in portraiture, distance is no longer a barrier and the low pound is positively enticing. Many of the portraits commissioned from around the…

Coates T Self Portrait in pastel

Commissioning a portrait drawing

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton2nd March 2017

Why choose drawing? A portrait drawing usually takes less time than a portrait painting and often costs less too.  One or two sittings can be enough, and £500- £4,500 would be enough to commission  a drawing by most of our Members.  Many portrait painters enjoy creating drawings. If you select for drawing on our artist-finder…

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