Are you considering commissioning a painting or original artwork
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I have completed commissioned paintings and various art related projects for a huge variety of clients
From murals, installations & paintings commissioned by global companies & City Councils such as Wholefoods Market to Glasgow City Council & Skypark Properties
To teaching young people & adults painting & art with community arts projects all over Scotland
Some commission client examples
– Hotels, interior designers, bars and restaurants requiring unique and contemporary paintings and prints for various rooms and spaces
– Couples having their favourite view painted as a reminder of their proposal somewhere awesome
– Grooms, brides, friends or relatives commissioning a painting as a wedding gift
– Climbers, campers, hill walkers, boarders, skiers and other mountain lovers getting their all time favourite Munro or Scottish place transformed into a painting on canvas
-Customers crofts, houses, cottages company head offices & other buildings, although i swear i cant paint another slate tile again after the VW Camper Van & house
I am always happy to take on commissioned work if i am confident in the meeting a completion date if requested
Please contact me for more specific information if i haven't covered any of your questions in the guide below
My guide to commissioning artwork
– I really do understand that this is not a ‘normal’ thing to do and understand you may have lots of questions be nervous in asking
– No question is a stupid question , just ask
– I totally DO NOT expect people to be familiar with costs involved and the way commissioning works
– Meeting in person is always the ideal way to figure out a plan, but if that’s not possible, a wee chat on the phone or email is all good too
– It is best to give me an idea of your budget straight away, this gives me an idea of what is possible & we can work from there
– The cost of a commissioned painting will roughly depend on factors such as size, materials required & the subject matter involved. However I always try and offer something to suit everyone’s budget
– All I require is an idea or some photographs & we can start from there
– I can sometimes also visit a location to take photographs
Once i have an idea of your budget & subject matter for the work i can offer you a choice of sizes and formats including bespoke framing if required
– We can discuss colours & styles of painting. Really helps if you can give me examples of previous paintings of mine or other artists you like elements of
– These or anything else on this website should give you an idea of what is possible
– To view some of my other more abstract, urban and graffiti mural work visit my other site here
– If you would like a reference or feedback from any of my clients just ask
I can also make you a mockup image from a photograph of your space to give you an idea of size of work you would need, style & colour etc
See my Try Before You Buy / Mockups page for lots more information & examples
Please contact me for more specific information if i haven't covered any of your questions in the guide
Some examples of previously commissioned paintings are below
Some examples of commissioned paintings and artwork
The Isle Of Skye from The Isle Of Raasay original painting in a dark oak wooden floating frame
This painting was commissioned as a wedding present by the groom to his wife.
The couple were married on Raasay and love the are around the North West Highlands & Hebridean islandspainting as a wedding anniversary gift
VW Camper Van - A Commissioned abstract Painting of a clients house and latest camper van refurbishment
This painting was commissioned by a private client of is house & a recent addition to his VW Camper Van collection
A commissioned painting of an croft house on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
This painting was commissioned by a private client of his wifes family croft on the island
The painting was taken with them when they emigrated to Australia as something special to remind them of home
The croft is in disrepair but in a stunning location, has real character & been in the family for a very long time
Commissioned painting on a double canvas of Loch Lomond
Painted with strong vibrant blues as a ‘must’ for a couple now living in Amsterdam as a reminder of home
Mixed media including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint on canvas for a
The double canvas painted around the edges gives a great 3 dimensional effect when viewed at many angles
The split in canvases also filled the space perfectly, and saved the clients some costs on shipping as a bonus
Commissioned canvas painting of The Cuillin from Elgol on The Isle of Skye
Painted with very strong vibrant colours & my abstract & graphic style as a priority for a clients holiday home in the small hamlet of Elgol
The house overlooks The Black Cuillin mountains across Loch Scavaig
Mixed media including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of The Isle of Mull from Ganavan Sands Beach, Oban, Scotland
Painted for a couples favourite beach in Scotland, Ganavan Sands near Oban on the West Coast
Deep purples, blues and a little pink and plenty of moody atmosphere over The Isle of Mull required
Mixed media including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of The Isle of Mull from Ganavan Sands Beach, Oban, Scotland
Painted for a couples favourite area and island in Scotland, Jura and its Paps from Tayvallich on the West Coast
They requested my atmospheric style with loads of orange and blues on a long, narrow panoramic canvas
Mixed media including oil paint and acrylic paint on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of The Isle of Mull from Ganavan Sands Beach, Oban, Scotland
Painted for a customer as a present for her boyfriens who is a snowboarder
Asked for a bit of boarding and dramatic Cairngorm style mountains in my abstract graphic approach
Mixed media including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint on deep edged canvas
Commissioned spray painted mural for Whole Foods Market, Giffnock, Glasgow, Scotland
I was contacted by Whole Foods Market to decorate their huge walls at the rear of the building with company images
This was the week before the company opened their 1st store in Scotland, possibly the UK
Work had to be quick and all hours through the night to meet the deadline
Required tons of spray paint, a cherry picker & scaffold tower
Perfect job, tidied up and open on time
Commissioned canvas painting of The Callanish Standing Stones,
Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotlandd
Commissioned by a Lewis man who works offshore most of the year and wanted a dramatic reminder of home and The Stones
This was a huge canvas for his huge flat on Glasgows River Clyde
Loads of dark and brooding earthy colours and graphic outlines were requested for the stones and peat land
A typically stormy autumn sky in blues and my style
All the mediums including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint & more on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of the hotel a couple were married at on Loch Awe, The Ardanaiseig by Taynuilt
A friend of a couple who were married on the banks of Loch Awe at The Ardanaisaig Hotel, Kilchrenan, Scottish Highlands commissioned this one
This is their view across Loch Awe
All the mediums including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint & more on deep edged canvas
These next two canvas paintings were commissioned for wedding gifts after finding my original one displayed online
Both clients were married on the lawn in front of the Hotel with views across the Loch towards Ben Cruachan
Commissioned canvas painting of The Mighty Buachaille, Glencoe
Commissioned by a couple of hill walkers / mountaineers as the painting they saw at an exhibition of mine had already sold
They were looking for the same earthy colour scheme and comic book style graphic outlines etc
The famous and much loved Buachaille Etive More with Glen Etive & Glencoe needed to be bold, towering over the dark Rannoch Moor
A typically stormy autumn sky in bluesagainst the sharply outlined mountains
All the mediums including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint & more on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of Arran & Ailsa Craig from Troon
Commissioned by a well known TV scientist who now lives in the South of England
He commissioned me to paint his favourite view across to Arran from his home town of Troon
I was free to tackle this as i liked and in the end created something pretty different with a few new techniques learned along the way
Customer was very pleased and myself
This one was big and involved all the mediums including oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint & more on deep edged canvas
Commissioned canvas painting of Benachie Hill in Aberdeenshire
Commissioned Client asked for a painting across Loch Of Skene in Aberdeenshire to Benachie
This was a special present as a 60th Birthday gift
Bright, rich and vibrant colours requested in my style of the day
Mediums included oil paint, acrylic paint, inks and spray paint on deep edged canvas
An original commissioned painting of Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands.
An original commissioned painting of Pease bay, East Lothian, Scotland.
An original commissioned painting of Glencoe, Scotland.
