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How to commission a portrait

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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…

Keith Breeden 'Victor J. Newman' (a posthumous portrait). 24 x 18 ins. Oil

Commissioning a Posthumous Portrait

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton30th November 2016

 

Mendoza 'Nevile Mariner'

How to choose a portrait painter

How to commission a portraitBy Annabel Elton17th November 2016

The choosing the right artist is the key to a successful commission. It is best to seek advice when choosing an artist as it is so important to chose the right one.. You will see a lot of artist’s work whilst doing your research, but rest assured, you will know the right one when you…

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