Commission a Custom Oil Painting
Looking for a one-of-a-kind piece made just for you? Whether it’s a special location, a meaningful photo or something more abstract, I’d love to bring it to life in oil paint.
We can work together to decide the dimensions, inspiration, and colour palette. Or, if you're not quite sure, you can leave it all up to me, and I can create digital mock-ups and design the piece for your approval. Either way, the finished piece will be totally unique and made with your space in mind!
Materials
I predominantly work with high-quality oil paints on deep-edge stretched cotton or linen canvas (3.5–4 cm). Each canvas has clean white edges and comes with hanging fixings, so your painting is ready to hang — no frame needed.
Prefer a frame? These canvases also look beautiful in floating frames, and there are plenty of framing options available to suit your space. See below for more framing info!
Pricing
The price of your custom painting depends on its size and complexity. Below are starting prices for some standard sizes. This is a general guide — once we’ve discussed your idea, I’ll provide a quote based on your specific requirements.
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Mini (30 × 30 cm): from £385
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Small (40 × 40 cm): from £485
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Medium (60 × 60 cm): from £825
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Large (90 × 90 cm): from £1,225
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Extra Large (122 × 90 cm): from £1,950
Deposit & Payment
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before I begin work on your painting. This secures your place in my commission calendar and covers materials and preparation.
Once the deposit is received:
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I’ll begin your painting and keep you updated with progress.
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When you're happy with the final piece, the remaining balance is due before delivery or collection.
Payment is made via bank transfer upon receipt of an invoice.
Timescale
Timeframes vary based on the size and style of your piece, but most large commissions are completed within 2 months, including drying time for oil paints.
If you're working with a tight deadline or special date, please still get in touch — I’ll always do my best to accommodate.
Delivery
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UK delivery: £15–£50 depending on size
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Studio collection: Available from Bournemouth
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International delivery: Available — costs will be discussed before we begin.
Ready for your own original artwork?
Fill out the form or email and I’ll be in touch to start the process!
We had been looking for a large piece of art to fill a very empty wall on our staircase. We came across Millie’s artwork and felt it was exactly what we were looking for. We contacted Millie about a commission, and after some discussion we settled on an outline. Along the way Millie kept us updated with photos and when we saw the final piece we were blown away. All our friends and family comment on the painting and several are considering ordering their own. Thank you Millie!
Neil and Fran, UK
Previous Commissioned Work
Framing Artwork
If you would like your painting framed, there are plenty of options to choose from. However you can't go wrong with white or black. Below are some examples of framed artwork. A white wooden frame is perfect for enhancing the brightness of the paint and goes in any setting, while a black frame adds intensity and really makes the painting stand out on the wall. The price of frame depends on style of frame and size of painting. We can discuss framing options before starting the piece or you can decide once you've seen the finished painting!
