How do I Commission Something?
I am happy to take on commissions as I enjoy making artwork of places or things which have a special meaning for the client. I can work from photographs (supplied on paper, or emailed electronically), and will always discuss the subject of the painting with you and what sort of size medium may suit the image best. I can supply commissioned work unframed, and advise on suitable framing options, or I can take care of the framing for you as well if you prefer.
Please get in touch by email to sheila_chapman@btinternet.com if you would like to discuss a commission - small or large. Commissions start from approx £120 (A4 size watercolour painting) or £150 (acrylic or oil painting on wood panel).
Recent commissions
Family Portrait with Edinburgh Skyline, 18 x 14", acrylic on wood panel
Watercolor on paper, 14 x 11"
(Commissioned as a Christmas gift, based on an old family photo)
"Portobello Sunset"
12 x 10", acrylic on cradled wood panel
"Paddleboarders"
10 x 12", acrylic on cradled wood panel
"Chatel", acrylic on canvas, 50 x 40cm. A family commission of a favourite skiing destination.
"Hushinish Beach, Isle of Harris"
10 x 8", acrylic on canvas panel
Acrylic on stretched canvas, 40 x 30 x 2cm
'"Dornoch Beach", acrylic on paper, 76 x 56cm
"Bass Rock and Feeding Gannets",acrylic & oil on canvas, 75 x 50cm (2020)
Paintings on Wood Panel
Painting commissioned as an 80th birthday present.
Acrylic on wood panel, 12 x 10", 2021
Painting commissioned as a Christmas gift
Acrylic on wood panel, 30 x 30cm, 2020
Family painting, on a favourite beach.
Acrylic and oil paint, on wood panel
(2019)
A favourite beach in Portugal.
Oil on wood panel
Commissioned as a 60th birthday present.
(2019)
"Paddy", 30 x 30 x 0.4cm, acrylic on wood panel
Christmas, 2018
Set of three paintings of "The Meadows, Edinburgh", commissioned as a Christmas present, 2018. All acrylic on 15 x 15 x 0.4cm wood panel.
"Elie"
This painting was commissioned as a celebration of family memories of holidays spent in Elie, Fife.
It is painted in acrylic and water-miscible oil paint, on wooden panel, 11 x 14inches
"Ba Bridge"
This painting was commissioned to celebrate memories of a walk on the West Highland Way.
It is painted in acrylic and water-miscible oil paint on wood panel, 11 x 14inches. This picture includes the frame the client chose for the painting.
Paintings on Paper
Commissioned as a Christmas gift, 202
Watercolour on paper (approx A3 size)
"In Sarawak"
Acrylic ink, watercolour and acrylic, on A4 size paper (2018)
This painting is an image of the client's parents in their younger days, when they lived in Sarawak, Malaysia.
"Grandchildren Coming Round", watercolour on paper (a little larger than A4). Commissioned as a 60th birthday present (2020)
"The Round Hill"
Acrylic on paper (Sept. 2016)
This picture was commissioned as a reminder of a special place in Ireland where the client lived for many years.
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