Bespoke House Portrait Service
Where every home has a story worth painting.
A house is more than just a building, it’s where life unfolds, where memories are made, and where stories are held. My bespoke house portraits are painted in gouache on paper (and sometimes acrylic on canvas, depending on your needs). These illustrations are created to capture the character and spirit of a home.
They make meaningful gifts for weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, birthdays, or simply as a keepsake of a special place. Choose the size that feels right for you, and I’ll turn your home into a timeless work of art.
Each bespoke painting can be created in a range of sizes to suit your space and budget. There is no maximum size, please click ‘Let’s discuss options’ on the form at the bottom of the page.
This large painting of a pub, hung on a brick wall, is acrylic on canvas and is full coverage. Always happy to discuss your ideas and work around your budget.
I paint your home, in whatever form that may take. This painting is gouache on A3 heavy weight paper.
Hanging suggestion: salon style. Some paintings aren’t shown at actual size.
What Sets These Portraits Apart?
With years of experience and rigorous training in Illustration, each painterly piece is thoughtfully re-imagined, often incorporating subtle details that personalise the artwork while remaining true to the character and integrity of your home. Generally, I allow the homes to breathe by creating movement into the lines of the architecture. Overall, this approach results in contemporary and expressive illustration rather than a direct copy of a photograph.
Although I work from photographs as reference, houses are usually painted from a slightly elevated viewpoint, allowing the full frontage, including the roof, to be included.
Sample of a house portrait painted in gouache on A4 heavy weight paper, with back, mount and cellophane provided.
Sample of a house portrait painted in gouache on A3 heavy weight paper with mount, back and cellophane
What is the process?
The process is enjoyable and collaborative, and begins with you choosing a size/budget (or further discussions for ideas outside the options) and completing the enquiry form below.
To secure your commission, I usually take a 50% deposit, with the option to pay in full if you prefer. This cost includes consultation and any initial discussion or brainstorming needed to shape the painting.
Once booked, I’ll provide a lead time for your artwork. This is usually up to four weeks, depending on my current workload and the size of the painting. At busy times, a waiting list may apply and lead times can extend, so I recommend booking well in advance for special occasions.
Wherever possible, I prefer to visit the house in person, as this helps me understand its character and setting. If a visit isn’t practical, I ask for clear reference photographs taken from an unobstructed viewpoint.
Depending on the size, the painting will come on a mount, back and protected with cellophane.
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Let’s Work Together
If you're interested in commissioning a house portrait, please complete the form with a few details about your ideas and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
If you are a business commissioning for commercial reasons, please contact me from the Contact page and we can discuss licensing and pricing.