How long does a portrait take?

Completion times vary according to the size and complexity of the work and Keith's current commissions. An estimated timescale will be agreed with you when we discuss your commission.

How much does a portrait cost?

Every commission is priced individually, depending on size and the number of people, so please get in touch to discuss it.

How do I receive my portrait?

Finished portraits are collected from Keith's studio in Wickford, Essex.

Portraits

Commissioned Portraits from Your Photographs

A selection of family portraits painted to commission, in watercolour or pencil.

Watercolour portrait of a smiling lady with pearl earrings against a green background — **Lady with Pearls***Watercolour*

Self-portrait of Keith Linsell in a cap among reeds, with a lapwing in flight — **Self-Portrait***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a lady with blonde hair in a dark jacket — **Lady with Blonde Hair***Watercolour*

A hand-painted portrait is one of the most personal gifts you can give: a lasting record of a husband or wife, a parent, a grandchild or a close friend. Keith Linsell has been painting professionally for over 50 years, working from your own photographs at his studio in Wickford, Essex.

Watercolour portrait of two young sisters, a smiling baby and a girl with a bow — **Sisters***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a young man with blond hair in a white T-shirt — **Young Man***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a smiling girl with a blonde bob — **Girl with a Bob***Watercolour*

Painted in watercolour or drawn in pencil, of one person or several together: children, couples, brothers and sisters, mothers and babies. Many are given as birthday, anniversary or retirement presents.

Pencil portrait of a baby in a shirt and braces — **Baby Portrait***Pencil*

Sepia pencil portrait of a curly-haired toddler — **Curly-Haired Toddler***Sepia pencil*

Pencil portrait of a laughing toddler — **Laughing Toddler***Pencil*

How a Portrait Commission Works

1Send your photographsClear, well-lit pictures from a few angles.

2Agree the detailsSize, watercolour or pencil, and price.

3Collect your portraitTimescales are agreed individually for each commission.

Watercolour portrait of a smiling grandmother with two children — **Family Portrait***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a lady in glasses in front of ivy on a fence — **Lady by the Ivy***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a smiling grey-haired gentleman in a quilted gilet — **Gentleman in a Gilet***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a businessman in glasses and a striped tie — **The Businessman***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a smiling young man in an oval vignette — **Young Man***Watercolour*

In Memoriam

Portraits of loved ones who have passed away, painted from treasured old photographs, are a speciality. Even a small or faded print can become a lasting portrait.

Pencil portrait of an older lady resting her chin on her hand — **Lady in Thought***Pencil*

Pencil portrait of a smiling gentleman in glasses — **Gentleman in Glasses***Pencil*

Watercolour portrait of an angler in a flat cap holding a rod among reeds — **Bob Buteux & Friends***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a mother and her baby on a blue cushion — **Mother and Baby***Watercolour*

Watercolour portrait of a smiling lady in a pink polka-dot top — **Lady in Polka Dots***Watercolour*

Every portrait on this page is a past commission, painted or drawn by hand for a client, together with Keith's own self-portrait.

How long does a portrait take?: Completion times vary according to the size and complexity of the work and Keith's current commissions. An estimated timescale will be agreed with you when we discuss your commission.
Can you paint from an old or faded photograph?: Yes. In memoriam portraits of loved ones who have passed away, painted from treasured old photographs, are a speciality.
How much does a portrait cost?: Every commission is priced individually, depending on size and the number of people, so please get in touch to discuss it.
How do I receive my portrait?: Finished portraits are collected from Keith's studio in Wickford, Essex.

A portrait is painted from your own photograph — a personal record of a family member or friend. Send a clear, well-lit picture and Keith will discuss size, medium and price.

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Commissioned Portraits from Your Photographs

How a Portrait Commission Works

In Memoriam

Frequently Asked Questions