Commissioning a Portrait with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters

 

Jamie Routley, ‘Cozzie Vestey’, Miriam Escofet, ‘Professor Helen Moore, President of Corpus Christi College Oxford’, Anthony Connolly, ‘Alfie Pickering’ & Kenny McKendry, ‘Sunny Afternoon, Maureen Ringland’

 

‘When someone commissions a portrait, they become in a very real sense a sponsor, a patron of the arts.’

 

As a charity supporting portraiture, portrait commissions are important to us.

We work only with artists selected by their peers for their outstanding quality, so you know the standards are high.

Our service makes commissioning a portrait enjoyable and easy.

Book a consultation online or in person by appointment.
Alternatively, browse and contact our portrait artists on our website.

 

Take the first step on your portrait journey and contact Martina Merelli-Stevens.
0207 968 0963

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Thank you RP members Jamie Routley, Miriam Escofet, Anthony Connolly and previous member June Mendoza (1924-2024) for sharing insights about our portrait commission service.

 

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Commissioned by her Grandparents

A portrait commissioned by Octavia’s grandparents. They knew that the artist Anthony Connolly was the right choice when they saw how relaxed Octavia was with him at the sittings and how much she enjoyed his company.


‘This portrait aimed to articulate all the elements that make up Rose’s life and her path to the point of the portrait.’
-Frances Bell


This portrait by Toby Wiggins was commissioned by Norman’s family ‘as a mean to celebrate his life, tell a story and become a legacy piece that will be treasured for generations.’


A portrait commission as a 60th birthday present

Saied Dai Commission; Alison enjoyed the whole experience concluding ‘To suddenly see yourself as someone else sees you is the gift of commissioning
a portrait.’


Diana chose Michael Taylor for this commission because she wanted a work of art. She got what she wanted ‘The portrait is amazing we feel very lucky.’


A family portrait commission to celebrate a big birthday

Neale Worley painted this to celebrate a significant birthday. He enjoyed creating the complex composition of triangles and loops in the painting whilst reflecting the family relationships.


A commission completed by Frances Bell to create a wedding present for these two lovely people. ‘It’s a pleasure to be admitted to this happy moment in two people lives with one’s paint brushes, to celebrate their wedding. A great many happy returns to them’