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, a treasured memory, 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 colour swatches 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/linen canvas (3.5 – 4 cm). Each canvas has a clean white edge and comes with hanging fixings, so your artwork can be displayed straight on the wall—no frame necessary. However, if you’d prefer your piece framed, these deep edge canvases also look beautiful in floating frames. There are plenty of framing options available to suit your space. See below for more framing info.
Pricing
The price of your custom painting will depend on its size and complexity. Below are the starting prices for some standard size canvases, but there are a wide variety of sizes available, this is a general guide on prices.
Once we’ve discussed your idea, I can provide a more accurate quote based on your specific requirements.
• Mini oil painting (30 cm x 30 cm): from £385
• Small oil painting (40 cm x 40 cm): from £485
• Medium oil painting (60 cm x 60 cm): from £825
• Large oil painting (90 cm x 90 cm): from £995
• Extra Large oil painting (122 cm x 90 cm): from £1950
Deposit
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required before I begin work on your painting. This secures your place in my commission calendar and covers the cost of materials and preparation. The remaining balance is due upon completion of the artwork, before shipping or collection.
Payment is made via bank transfer upon receipt of an invoice.
Once the deposit is received, I’ll begin the painting. I’ll share progress updates along the way so you can feel connected to the process. It is so important to me that you love the painting and that you are happy with the finished piece!
Timescale
Completion time will vary depending on the size and style of the painting, but most large commissions can be completed within 2 months from start to finish, including drying time for oil paints. However, if you think you may be cutting it close for a special occasion or specific date, please still get in touch! I will do my best to meet the required deadline.
Delivery
Postage and protecting packaging in the UK will usually be around £15 - £50 and will depend on the size of painting. Collection from the studio in Bournemouth is also available.
Delivery of bespoke artwork is also available for the rest of the world but prices may vary. The price will be discussed prior to commencing.
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!
