commissions
Commission a portrait.
A photograph and a feeling, kept in thread. A small number of commissions are taken each season — each piece made entirely by hand, to last for generations.
how it works
From a photo to an heirloom.
Send the idea
A photo, a few words, the feeling you want to keep. There’s no obligation to begin.
Sketch & plan
Within a day or two I reply with a sketch, the size and composition, the price and the timing.
Approve & begin
Once you approve the sketch and plan, payment is made in full and I begin stitching by hand.
Made & sent
Weeks at the hoop, with quiet updates as it grows — then it ships, framed, once it’s ready.
the work
Three tiers, one standard.
The Study
- A single head study
- One subject, one reference photo
- Hand-finished in its hoop
- Certificate of authenticity & care card
The Portrait
- Full detailed portrait
- One subject, watercolour ground
- Conservation-framed, ready to hang
- Process updates as it grows
- Certificate & signed art label
The Heirloom
- Large or multi-subject piece
- Memorial & family commissions
- Bespoke composition consult
- Museum-grade framing
- The full archive of its making
Prices are indicative; a final quote follows your enquiry. Once the sketch and plan are approved, payment is made in full and the work begins — your piece is shipped, framed, once it’s ready.
begin
Begin your commission.
For memorial pieces, there is no rush and no pressure — only care. Tell me about them, with a photo or two if you have them.