Art that tells your story
“Turning meaningful moments and subjects into beautifully crafted artworks that tell a story”
Specialising in story-telling portraits of people, animals and treasured objects.
NO MORE SLOTS FOR 2024 - NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2025
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BESPOKE
Art designed completely around your needs, with colours, size & framing, all tailored to fit perfectly into your home.
MEANINGFUL
I help you explore the unique references that are special to you and then incorporate them into your painting.
EASY & FUN
A commission process designed around you, where I guide you every step of the way and take you on a journey where you can see your painting come to life with a video time-lapse of the process.
QUALITY
Walk away with a beautifully painted portrait that you can connect with both emotionally and visually, framed and ready to display.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Say hello to by clicking the ‘commission inquiry’ form button and tell me a little about your commission vision!
We can then have a friendly chat exploring this in more depth, discussing the story of the subject in question, identifying the key, meaningful elements to incorporate in your painting. We also talk about the medium, size and finish of your artwork, thinking about its intended location.
Do not worry if you’re not sure - I make it a really easy, fun process and will help guide you!
STEP 2
Next, I provide you a quote and a 30% deposit is requested to secure the commission booking.
Reference images are discussed and decided. I have some helpful, clear instructions that walk you through how to take the perfect image!
If logistically feasible we can also arrange for me to come and take photos.
STEP 3
I get going and send you a mock-up sketch of the painting to check you are happy with the basic elements before progressing.
Updates are sent, and changes accommodated as we go.
An Image of your completed painting is sent for final approval and finishing / framing options are discussed and decided.
The final artwork is sent to you by tracked delivery. I will also provide an mp4 video time-lapse of your painting showing how it was painted.
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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY…
AIVA’S PORTRAIT
The portrait was amazing. It's such a true likeness to Aiva mid-meow! It's really playful, much like my kitty's character. I’d never commissioned an artwork before. This was a completely new experience. Susie is very warm and personable and offered so many flexible options, such as changing the background and choosing how to mount the artwork and I really appreciated the option of having the portrait posted out to me. I think what was especially lovely was seeing how the artwork progressed in a video snippet.
Elle
MAGGIE’S PORTRAIT
We are absolutely delighted with the beautiful portrait that Susie did of our terrier Maggie. She worked so hard to incorporate all aspects of her personality and the final painting she produced really jumps out at you. As an artist, Susie is brilliant to work with. Collaborative, a good listener, full of great ideas and a fast worker. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anybody.
Joe & Laura
JEFF & CORINA’S PORTRAIT
The painting Susie created truly captured the history, emotion and passion in our dance and lifestyle. The ordering process was extremely easy and the painting was delivered very quickly and in perfect order. I’ve hung it up on my studio wall, proudly exhibiting it to all my friends, family and students. I would highly recommend Susie’s artistic digital skills to anyone. You will get a truly unique piece of art captured by a very gifted artist.
Jeff
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FAQS & HELPFUL VIDEOS
What are your prices and payment structure?
The price of a commission boils down to 3 main things:
The level of detail and complexity of the commission
The medium you choose – I offer two choices: oil painting or digital painting
Size, finish and delivery destination of the artwork.
All commissions are individually quoted for according to your choice of these options.
A 30% deposit is required at the start to secure your commission booking with balance due upon completion.
As a brief illustration, prices for a small, simple, framed digital painting start around £300 / approx. $423 / €350 . Prices for a small, simple, framed, oil painting start around £600 / approx. $846 / €700. These prices include tracked UK delivery.
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What is the difference between oil painting and digital painting?
Oil paintings:
Use physical paint, canvas and brushes
Are more labour intensive and require longer to paint – typically around 3 months
Have a rich textural surface finish
Are more expensive than digital paintings
Digital paintings:
Use a pressure sensitive stylus and tablet with digital paint, canvas and brushes on a computer
Are less restricted by physical limitations and can be produces faster, typically around 1-2 weeks
Can be professionally printed as a high quality art print rich in colour and surface quality
Are less expensive than oil paintings
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How do I display a digital painting?
Digital paintings can either be viewed as a high-resolution digital file and/or professionally printed and framed.
Finishing options as follows:
A simple, unframed/ unmounted print
A framed print without mount
A framed print with mount
With a choice of 3 different frame options: white, natural wood and black
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What are the benefits of digital painting?
Summary of benefits:
They can be printed any size you choose
They are easy to replicate if you need another print for a friend or family member
Changes can be accommodated easily
Can be produced within a shorter timeframe
Apply the same painting skills I use in oil paintings but are more affordably priced that an oil on canvas painting