Commission | jodiesilverman

Commission a Portrait

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I love working with clients on bespoke commissions and have enjoyed creating some beautiful memories for people over the years.

I prefer to start with a detailed chat about what is required to get to the heart of what you would like to capture with the portrait.

I can work in either oil paint on canvas or graphite on paper.

I require a high quality, high resolution photograph to work from. If you would like to send me a few photographs I am happy to suggest the best one to use for the portrait.

All oil paintings will be varnished with a high quality gloss varnish. Graphite portraits will be on a heavy, acid free, archival quality paper.

If required I can add additional people, pets or other elements to the portrait, including special items of clothing or any objects or symbols that may be meaningful to you or the subject. I can also add decorative elements such as patterns or flowers. Please note additional elements will cost extra.

Below is a pricing guide, the final price will depend on the number of figures and the complexity of the image. I am happy to talk this through with you and give you an idea of time frame for production.

An upfront non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to book.

Please note shipping will cost extra.

Testimonials

I commissioned Jodie to paint a portrait of my mother, to celebrate her 100th birthday. The portrait was taken from a photograph of my mother taken on her 18th birthday.

The portrait that Jodie produced was stunning and the detail which she included was phenomenal. She is a talented artist, but also her desire to produce something special for the commission was very evident. My mother and my whole family were thrilled with the portrait.

I have no hesitation in recommending Jodie in the highest terms.

I have commissioned several portraits now from Jodie of my children when they were small, beloved cocker spaniels and a family portrait.

I absolutely treasure them - they make me smile daily, hanging on my walls at home. I also bought them to gift to others.

Each one has been so unique and really captured the essence of the person or animal with spark and sensitivity.

Its really a joy to work with Jodie, she's collaborative, listens to exactly what you want and when I wasn't sure exactly what that was, Jodie knew exactly what would work. Her skill talent and authenticity are evident.

Absolutely in love with all of the pieces of art Jodie has created for my family over the years. Her eye for detail and technique is exquisite.

Thank you Jodie, so much more than memories in your paintings.