Portraits are invariably painted from life, over several sittings. Christopher is also expert at painting posthumous portraits from good quality photographs.
Sittings: Sittings can be at the artist's studio or at your home or place of work anywhere in the world. The most important thing is to create the perfect ambience in which to relax and enjoy the attention.
Portraits
 "Toby"Pastel 19" x 15" |  "Oliver"Pastel 19" x 15" |
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 “Janet Martin in Her Garden”Oil on 24” x 30” Canvas |  “Michael Tyler"Pastel on 16” x 12” paper |
 "Sophie"Pastel on 14” x 10” paper |  "Reynold Higgins, Archaeologist"Posthumous oil on 24” x 18” canvas |
 "Ernie Brocklehurst" |  "Robbie on Lead"Oil on 28" x 20" canvas |
 “Richard”Pastel on 22” x 16” paper |  “Linda & Alan Westall”Oil on 20” x 30” canvas |
 “Judge Joe Butler-Sloss”Oil on canvas 36” x 28” |  "Pam"Oil on 24"x18" canvas |
 “The McCarthy Boys”Pastel on 20” x 28” paper |  "Dominic"Pastel on 25"x19" card |
 "Freddie, Poppy & Flavia with their Cats, Dog & Pony"Oil on 30 x 36" canvas. |  “Beth"Oil on 18"x14" canvas |
 “Jenna”Pastel on 25"x19" card |  “Sir Colin Cole KCB KCVO, Garter King of Arms_Oil on 24"x18"canvas |
 “The Right Hon J Enoch Powell”Oil on 24” x 20” canvas (1988) |  “Harry Cresswell”Pastel on 19” x 14” paper |
 ?? |  "Soldier Girl”Oil on 24” x 18” pane |
Prices: commissioning a portrait may cost less than you think. Pencil or charcoal studies start at a few hundred pounds, pastels approximately two or three times as much and oils from a thousand pounds. However each commission is unique, so it is essential to discuss your particular requirements to calculate an exact figure without any obligation. Christopher is very happy to work to your budget & never charges a penny more no matter how long it takes. He can work to strict deadlines if needed.
Extra figures, complex backgrounds or details add to the cost.
Get in touch with Christopher via the 'Contact' page to discuss your ideas.