Portraits with Personality – Bespoke & Bold

Commission a one-of-a-kind portrait that captures more than a likeness—it tells a story. Whether you crave the vibrancy of acrylic, the timeless richness of oils, or the delicate fluidity of watercolour, I adapt my style to your vision.

Why my portraits?

Versatility: From modern pop-art flair to classical ‘Old Master’ emulation (thanks to years of self-training by studying the greats—peek at my Tributes page to see how).
Collaboration: No rigid price lists here. Each piece is as unique as its subject, so we’ll tailor the details (size, medium, style) together.
Energy Over Academia: Self-taught means fearless experimentation—your portrait won’t be sterile, it’ll pulse with life.

Below, browse examples of my work, but don’t let that limit your imagination. Dream up your ideal portrait, then let’s make it real.

Baby

Capturing a baby’s first smiles is all about the subtleties—a tiny crinkle of the eyes, the uneven dimples. I study reference photos closely to preserve that fleeting grin.

Acrylic on Canvas

Anna

A study in bronze. A realistic 'sepia' image painted as half a face because I thought it was clever!

Acrylic on Canvas

Family Portrait

This piece weaves together multiple loved ones into a single, harmonious composition—a celebration of connection and shared stories. Because each portrait requires careful attention to detail and relationship, commissions like this involve extra time and artistry to ensure every individual shines while belonging to the whole.

Acrylic on Canvas

Nzuri

A4 Watercolour on paper

Monotone

Monotone blue ‘Icons’ portrait—where the smile lives in the eyes, and on the lips. This painting in the style of my 'Icons' series, strips away coloir to reveal the light that lingers in a glance

Acrylic on Canvas

Banknote

Money talks… but this banknote winks. A subtly constructed portrait for smuggling into currency design—because the best theatre steals from reality.

Pencil on Paper

Baby

Parents often ask how I achieve such a soft look. It’s all in the details: fine layers of oil (or acrylic) and a light hand to mimic that perfect newborn skin.

Xanthe

A4 Watercolour on Paper

Sketches

A couple of watercolour sketches from a recent live sitting.

Crawler

A baby’s portrait demands a gentle touch—my technique focuses on buttery-smooth textures and whisper-soft blends to capture their innocence.

Acrylic on Canvas

Newborn

When painting babies, I layer delicate brushstrokes to create that dreamy, soft-focus glow—just like their little cheeks in real life!

Acrylic on Canvas

Self Portrait

A self-portrait in rebellion against patience. My ADHD hyperfocus nailed the skin tones... then abruptly vetoed them. (Turns out, a block of cadmium yellow screamed ‘blonde beard’ more efficiently than 37 careful glazes.)

This is what happens when an artist treats precision and impulsivity as collaborators—not enemies.

Acrylic on Canvas

Colour

This is actually a full colour portrait reflecting the image as presented in the reference photograph

Acrylic on Canvas

Boomerang Guy

When I was travelling, this guy taught me to throw a boomerang (so that it would come back to me - not just throwing it away!