Art Commissions UK - Bespoke Paintings by Johny
Commission a Custom Painting Created Just for You
A commission begins with your story.
You might bring:
- A treasured family holiday photograph
- A ski trip memory
- A wedding day image
- An old black-and-white portrait
- A historic connection to a property
- A milestone birthday surprise
- Or simply an idea that deserves to be brought to life
Johny works with you to explore the possibilities. Whether you want a faithful representation or something more interpretative, you are never restricted to one house style.
That flexibility is what makes commissioning artwork at Gallery Midnight so approachable.
Choose Your Style - From Realism to Impressionism
When you commission a painting, you are not confined to one artistic style.
Johny can create:
- Photorealistic oil paintings
- Impressionistic interpretations
- Illustrative or stylised compositions
- Narrative montage artworks
- Monochrome charcoal or pen and ink pieces
- Large-scale contemporary statement works
You can browse the gallery and choose the style that resonates most with you. Some clients want exact realism. Others prefer something looser, more expressive, or concept-driven.
If you know exactly what you want, it can be fulfilled.
If you’re unsure, Johny will guide you.
Commission Sizes
Every commission is tailored to your space, budget and vision.
Smaller Commissions
Ideal for meaningful gifts or cost-effective pieces:
- A3 watercolour
- Charcoal portrait
- Pen and ink illustration
Smaller works take less time and are therefore more affordable - but never “lesser.” The same care and craftsmanship go into every piece.
Standard Canvas Sizes
For portrait commissions, a popular size is:
- 60cm x 70cm
- 70cm x 100cm
- 100cm x 100cm
Bespoke & Large-Scale Commissions
Canvases can be custom-made to fit stairwells, hallways or statement walls.
The largest single painting Johny has created was:
3 metres x 2 metres - a life-sized family on a ski chairlift.
If you have the wall space, almost any scale is possible.
Pricing for Art Commissions in the UK
The cost of commissioning a painting depends primarily on:
- Size
- Complexity
- Level of detail
- Time required
A useful guide is to look at existing paintings in the gallery. If your commission is similar in scale and detail, it will likely fall within a similar price range.
Johny aims to accommodate a range of budgets wherever possible.
Smaller watercolours and charcoal pieces are naturally more cost-effective than large oil paintings. Concept-driven or highly detailed montage works will require more time.
Every commission is discussed clearly before work begins.
Why Commission a Painting?
You already have the photo.
But a painting allows:
- Artistic interpretation
- Emotional depth
- Composition refinement
- Storytelling
- A unique, one-of-a-kind result
The painting becomes more than a memory - it becomes art.