The artist has carried out private portrait work for many years,and they have taken a variety of forms. The commissions have been for a number of different reasons which have ranged from presentations as gifts, to record a person at a particular stage of their life, or to remember someone after a sad loss. The reason for the commission can affect the way in which it is carried out. The examples below show that "Geoff" and "Rachel" are celebratory in nature, whilst "Betty" is is quietly reflective. The artist takes a pride in thorough research.

 
       
     
       
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