Hand painted portraits on canvas of people and animals, painted from your photos.

For a special present, or as a lasting memory of a much loved person or pet.

From a clear colour photo (digital or print), I can produce a beautiful hand painted picture fit to grace any room.

To order your portrait or painting couldn’t be easier…

1 Decide which size of portrait you would like.

If you want your picture to fit into a particular space, remember that the quoted size is the canvas size and not the final framed size.

2 Call or email to make sure that I am able to take on your project, and to discuss any other requirements that you may have.

I normally need a minimum of two weeks to complete a work, so if your painting is wanted for a birthday or anniversary, please bear that in mind.

Christmas may also be a busy time, so ordering early is a must.

3 A deposit is required for all orders, payable online, or by cheque.

4 Email me photos to work from.

5 Once your painting is finished, I will email a copy for your approval, and you pay the balance (including any delivery costs, if any)

6 Your completed artwork will be sent to you.

What I need from you

One ‘Target picture’ , the major pose you would like to see, plus several other pictures, showing the object from a few different angles and if possible in natural light. These can be scans sent digitally or I could work from photos sent through by mail. I prefer digital, as there is less risk of damage or loss of prints.

The deposit paid quickly, so I can start work.

A delivery address.

Delivery

Your finished painting will be sent via Royal Mail Signed for service. Prices will be advised at the time of portrait completion and balance payment.

If you have any preference as to delivery I will be happy to try and accommodate you.

Terms and conditions:

A deposit must be agreed and paid before any work can start.

25% of the deposit is non-returnable, even if the final portrait is completely rejected.

The artwork created remains the property of the artist until final payment is made.

The artist is willing to make some minor amendments at proof stage if required.

The artist retains the right to keep a copy of the work for use in publicity only. All other image rights remain with the client.

Some specimen picture sizes and costs.

These are guide prices only based on one subject on a relatively plain background. Each additional subject per picture will increase the complexity and hence the price.

I am happy to produce work on Canvas or Artboard, whichever you prefer.

Deposit

A deposit is required for all orders, payable online via Paypal, bank transfer (details supplied on request), or by cheque, sent to 78 Norman Road, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6LD.

Some endorsements

“That’s really terrific, Jem! I only wish the subject was a bit better looking. Ann was really thrilled to see it”.
Paul, Belvedere

“It’s the best present I’ve ever had!”.
Catherine, Westgate

“That’s definitely my Bootsie. You have captured his cheeky look perfectly. Thank you so much”.
Sara, London

Hand Painted Portraits
by  Jem Soar
by  Jem Soar