Commissions

If you’re looking for a unique, original gift for a birthday, anniversary or even a wedding, why not commission Simon to paint your chosen image on to canvas?

Simon offers a free initial consultation to discuss your requirements. You could always ask Simon to paint an image of yourself if being immortalised on canvas tickles your fancy, or if it’s a surprise present for a fussy friend or a wedding gift, then ‘Take Me Now’ gift vouchers will enable them to have exactly what image they’d like painted on to canvas. Previous customers have had all kinds of images painted – including classic album covers, stills from their favourite films, wedding photographs and beloved pets. Just come up with an image and Simon will do the rest.

Please e-mail (see contact and map page)  or call Simon on 01273 626426 if you would like to book a consultation.

Prices for commissions start at £350.

Customer Quote

‘I commissioned Simon to paint a picture of me which my husband took on the day he proposed to me on Brighton beach. I gave it to him as a wedding present and he was so touched he got his best man to hang it on the wall of our new house for when we returned from our honeymoon. It’s very special to both of us but I don’t want one of him to go with it – I think I’d rather get Simon to paint one of Johnny Depp!’
Anna Coombes, Brighton

5 Easy Steps to Owning Your Own Original Painting

1. Find a clear photograph/image of your chosen picture, ideally no smaller than A5

2. Have an idea of the colours you’d like to see on the canvas and what size you’d like it to be according to your maximum spend.

3. Book a free consultation with Simon to discuss your ideas. At this stage you will be required to pay a 50% deposit on your commission and agree on a collection date, which is dependent on Simon’s workload. Where possible every effort will be made to complete your artwork within your specified timescale.

4. Wait a while for Simon to paint your image to canvas. This is the point that you’ll start to get excited and find it hard to keep it a secret if it’s a present for someone close to you.

5. Simon will call when it’s finished. You’ll need to arrange collection of your canvas. You now have your own piece of original artwork in your hands. How fabulous is that?