Portrait Commissions, Family & Pet Portraits | Joe Forrest Fine Artist
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Portrait Commissions

Portrait commissions are some of the most personal pieces I create. Whether you're marking an occasion, honouring someone special or wanting artwork that carries real meaning, I work with you closely from start to finish.

Hand drawn wedding portrait by Wirral artist Joe Forrest

Family Portraits

A portrait is a beautiful way to celebrate family, mark an occasion and create something that holds real meaning for years ahead.

 

Whether capturing children, parents, couples or full family compositions, each piece is shaped around your references, preferred style and the feeling you want the artwork to hold.

 

Pieces can range from intimate pencil studies to larger painted works, depending on the finish you’re looking for.

Hand drawn pet portrait of 2 border collie dogs

Pet Portraits

Pets are unique companions, each with their own personality, quirks and unmistakable presence.

 

A pet portrait is about capturing more than appearance alone; it's about character, expression and the small details that make them instantly recognisable.

 

Working from your photographs, I create hand-drawn and painted pet portraits tailored to the style, scale and finish you have in mind. Whether for yourself or as a gift, each piece is created to feel personal, characterful and full of warmth.

Detail of black and white David Bowie portrait, acrylic on canvas

Feature Portraits

Not every portrait follows a traditional format. Feature portraits tend to be larger, bolder and designed around a specific space, story or idea.

 

Think large-scale figure studies, icon-inspired statement pieces, or portraits conceived as a focal point for a home, venue or commercial space. Some clients arrive with a clear vision; others simply know they want something personal and distinctive. Either way, I'm happy to develop the concept with you.

Thinking About a Portrait Commission?

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