What would you like made?
Option I
A portrait or figure drawing
Made from your photographs in charcoal or ink. Portraits of people, pets, figures, and meaningful subjects.
- From £190 · charcoal and ink
- Commissions open, next start in about 5 weeks
Option II
Illustration or storyboards
For books, films, games, personal worlds, and imagined scenes. Cover art, character concepts, visual development, and sequential storytelling.
- Quoted per project
- Available. Booking new projects from next month
Option III
Something else
A gift, a map, a creature, a tattoo design, a family story told in pictures. Describe the idea and I will advise honestly.
- Your idea, your budget
- An honest reply on approach and cost
Why commission a piece?
Six things you can count on, whichever option you choose.
- Every piece is handmade and one of a kind.
- Work is grounded in observational drawing and traditional technique.
- Materials are chosen for permanence and archival quality.
- Each commission begins with a careful review of references.
- You receive a clear quote, schedule, and process before work begins.
- Original commissions include a certificate of authenticity.
From reference to finished drawing
What a portrait commission looks like as it develops, stage by stage.
Reference review and block-in
The big shapes of light and shadow
The finished drawing, signed and certified
Option one
Portraits and figures
Portraits and figure drawings from your photographs in charcoal and ink, made by hand with the same care and method as my own work.
What I accept
- Portraits of one or more people
- Figure drawings
I work from photographs you supply. I can also arrange a sitting if you are nearby.
Timing
Each medium shows how long a piece takes once I start. The current wait before I can start is about 5 weeks.
Deposit
A 50% non-refundable deposit reserves your place in the schedule. The remaining balance is due before dispatch or collection.
Revisions
One composition sketch and one round of reasonable adjustments at the sketch stage are included. Major changes after composition approval, or additional revision rounds, are quoted separately. Commission terms
Price guide
Starting prices for one subjectCharcoal
Rich darks and soft atmosphere, on toned or white paper.
| Size | From |
|---|---|
| A4 | £220 |
| A3 | £340 |
| A2 | £520 |
Ink
Pen and brush, from crisp line to layered wash.
| Size | From |
|---|---|
| A4 | £190 |
| A3 | £300 |
| A2 | £450 |
| Extras | Price |
|---|---|
| Each additional person or animal | +60% |
| Detailed background | +30% |
| Rush (ahead of the queue) | +35% |
| Framing, ready to hang | from £120 |
How it works
From your first message to the finished drawing at your door, in 8 clear steps.
Start an enquiry- Enquiry and reference reviewSend the form below with your photos. I'll check they'll make a strong piece and suggest alternatives if not.
- Quote and scheduleYou receive a fixed quote and a start date.
- DepositA 50% deposit secures your place.
- Composition and preliminary workI plan the design and send you a composition sketch to approve.
- Progress updatesWhere it helps, I share photos as the piece develops.
- Final approvalYou see the finished work before it leaves the studio.
- Final paymentThe balance is due before dispatch or collection.
- Packaging and deliveryFixed, protected and shipped flat or framed, insured and tracked.
Reference-photo guide
- Use sharp, well-lit photographs. Avoid blurry, dark or heavily filtered images.
- Natural light from one side, such as a window, shows form best.
- Send several photos and angles if you have them.
- Don't crop important features.
- For portraits, the eyes, nose, mouth and hairline should be clearly visible.
The likeness of the finished piece depends heavily on the quality of the reference. If your photos aren't ideal, send them anyway and I'll advise.
Portrait and figure enquiry
Tell me about the piece you have in mind. I'll reply within a few days with a quote and a start date. Nothing is booked until you've agreed the quote and paid the deposit.
Your estimate
- Medium
- Not chosen
- Size
- Not chosen
- Base price
- –
- Extras
- None
- Completion
- –
- Estimate
- Choose a medium and size
- Deposit (50%)
- –
Indicative estimate only. Your final quote is confirmed after reference review.
Option two
Illustration and storyboards
Storyboards, illustration, character and world design for film, animation, games, publishing and personal projects. I use light and value to carry the gravity and emotion of a story.
Selected work
Storyboards, illustration and worlds, where light carries the story.
All imaginative work
What I offer
Guide prices by deliverable; every project is quotedStoryboard panels
Shot-by-shot boards for film, animation, commercials and games, from thumbnails to clean, readable panels with camera and action notes.
Numbered panels, shot notes, PDF and image files
- Personal use
- From £45 per panel
- Commercial use
- From £75 per panel
Storyboard sequence
A short scene of 6–12 panels planned as a whole, so pacing, camera and light carry the story from first frame to last.
6–12 panels, shot list and animatic-ready files
- Personal use
- From £350
- Commercial use
- From £600
Character concept sheet
A character developed from story and personality: silhouette, costume, expression and turnaround studies.
One sheet with turnaround and expression studies
- Guide price
- From £250
Environment concept sheet
A place that feels lived in, explored through mood sketches and value studies where light sets the tone.
Mood sketches and a resolved key image
- Guide price
- From £350
Book cover concept
Cover ideas built around a single decisive moment, developed as rough compositions for you to choose from.
Three rough cover compositions
- Guide price
- From £450
Finished book cover illustration
A finished cover, from approved concept to final artwork prepared for print.
Final artwork at print resolution, plus roughs
- Guide price
- From £800
Every quote covers research, sketches, communication, revisions, file preparation and delivery, not only the final artwork.
How a project runs
A clear brief, agreed milestones and room for revisions, so you always know where the work stands.
Send a brief- BriefYou send the story, scope, intended use and deadline through the form below.
- Quote and agreementA fixed quote covering stages, revisions, schedule and usage rights.
- Deposit50% to book the schedule, or staged payments for larger projects.
- ThumbnailsQuick compositional options focused on staging, light and emotion.
- RoughsThe chosen direction developed with your feedback. Two revision rounds are included.
- FinalsFinished artwork or clean boards, delivered in the formats you need.
- Delivery and licenceFinal payment, files and a written licence for the agreed use.
Usage rights
Personal use covers private projects, gifts and non-commercial sharing. Commercial use (books, films, games, products or advertising) is licensed for the uses we agree, and priced to match.
Copyright and exclusivity. Unless agreed otherwise, I keep the copyright and grant you a licence for the agreed uses. Exclusive licences and full buyouts are available and are priced into the quote.
Revisions. The number of revision rounds is set out in your quote. Additional rounds are charged separately.
Source files. Layered or working files are supplied by arrangement and priced separately.
Rush delivery. Available when the schedule allows, at 35–50% on top of the quote.
I may show the work in my portfolio after release unless you need it kept confidential.
Project brief
Tell me about the story and what you need. I'll reply within a few days with questions or a quote. Nothing is booked until we've agreed scope, price and rights.
Anything else: imagination is the limit
Have an idea that doesn't fit either option? A gift, a mural sketch, a map for your novel, a creature, a tattoo design, a family story told in pictures — describe it and I'll tell you honestly how I'd approach it and what it would cost.
Business enquiries
Studios, agencies, publishers and brands can email me directly for collaborations, licensing, press and larger projects.
Or use the contact form.
Questions
Can you work from an old or low-quality photo?
Often, yes. Send it with your enquiry and I'll tell you honestly what is possible.
How many changes are included?
One composition sketch and one round of reasonable adjustments at the sketch stage are included. Major changes after composition approval, or additional revision rounds, are quoted separately.
Can I see progress?
Yes. I share the composition sketch for approval and, where helpful, progress photos.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, insured and tracked. Import duties and taxes in your country are your responsibility.
What if I'm not happy?
I'll make reasonable adjustments before the piece is finished. See the commission terms for details.
Do you work digitally or traditionally?
Both. Boards and roughs are often digital for speed; finished illustration can be traditional, digital or a mix, depending on the project.
Can you match an existing style or world?
Yes, within reason. Send examples with your brief and I'll say honestly whether it's a good fit.
Will you sign an NDA?
Yes, for confidential projects.
