Portrait-commissions
I am happy to take on most commissions – classical portraits and more recently pets and kids.
I typically work from photos after a photoshoot.
![Portrait of MOP. - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of MOP.](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_5909.jpg?resize=450%2C582&ssl=1)
Classical Portrait Commissions
![Portrait of Sarah (monochrome oil) - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Marie (monochrome oil)](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Portrait-Monochrome.jpg?w=980&ssl=1)
![Paint NHS Hero Suzanne Ramsay - Patrick Palmer Artist Paint NHS Hero Suzanne Ramsay](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Paint-NHS-Hero-Suzanne-Ramsay.jpg?resize=720%2C1024&ssl=1)
![John-Steel-Commission-Katrina-Pantelli-500x500 - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Katrina P](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/John-Steel-Commission-Katrina-Pantelli-500x500.jpg?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
![NHS - Sam Mitchell - Patrick Palmer Artist Portraits of NHS Heroes -Sam](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/NHS-Sam-Mitchell-1-scaled.jpeg?resize=980%2C1471&ssl=1)
![Portrait of Emma - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Emma](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Chinese.jpg?resize=874%2C1024&ssl=1)
![Portrait of John Steel by Patrick Palmer - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of John Steel by Patrick Palmer](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Portrait-of-John-Steel-by-Patrick-Palmer.jpg?resize=980%2C698&ssl=1)
![Louise - Portrait Commission (graphite) - Patrick Palmer Artist Louise - Portrait Commission (graphite)](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Louise-Portrait-Commission-graphite.jpg?resize=823%2C1024&ssl=1)
Kids’ Portraits
Kids’ portraits are a treasure for families, capturing the essence of childhood in a timeless piece of art. From the impish sparkle in their eyes to the innocent smiles that spread across their faces, these images become heirlooms passed down through generations.
When creating portraits of children, photographers and artists focus on the natural expressions and personality of each child. These might range from formal studio settings to playful outdoor scenes. The choice of background, clothing, and even the time of day can play a substantial role in the ambiance of the portrait.
Whether through photography or painting, capturing a child’s portrait isn’t just about creating a visual keepsake; it’s about telling the story of that child at a particular moment in time. It’s a way to remember those fleeting instances that parents often wish they could hold onto forever.
Consider commissioning a portrait for special occasions, such as birthdays or milestones, or simply to capture the ever-changing wonder of childhood. In years to come, when the whirl of early years has quieted to memories, these portraits will be a window back to the times of youth and growth.
![Child Portrait - Sarah. Graphite. - Patrick Palmer Artist Child Portrait - Sarah. Graphite.](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_5979.jpg?resize=832%2C1024&ssl=1)
![Portrait of Elizabeth - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Elizabeth](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Elizabeth.jpg?resize=980%2C1226&ssl=1)
![Portrait of Amadea - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Amadea](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Amadea-1000x1000.jpg?resize=980%2C980&ssl=1)
My Irish Icons’ Series (2012)
![William Butler Yeats - Patrick Palmer Artist William Butler Yeats](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Patricks-William-Yeats-PDF_pagenumber.001.jpeg?resize=595%2C842&ssl=1)
![Sinead O'Connor. Oil Painting, 40cms x 40cms. - Patrick Palmer Artist Sinead O'Connor](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sinead-OConnor.-Oil-Painting-40cms-x-40cms.-All-offers-considered..jpg?resize=980%2C864&ssl=1)
![Portrait-of-Dylan-Thomas.-Pencil.-60cms-x-40cms - Patrick Palmer Artist Dylan Thomas - Portrait in Graphite](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Portrait-of-Dylan-Thomas.-Pencil.-60cms-x-40cms.jpg?resize=980%2C1340&ssl=1)
![Portrait of Samuel Beckett - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Samuel Beckett](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Samuel-Beckett.png?resize=612%2C816&ssl=1)
![Portrait of Alex Higgins - Patrick Palmer Artist Portrait of Alex Higgins](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Portrait-of-Alex-Higgins.png?resize=590%2C821&ssl=1)
![Francis Bacon Portrait - Patrick Palmer Artist Francis Bacon Portrait](https://i0.wp.com/patrickpalmer.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Francis-Bacon-Portrait-SCAN-Low-Res-scaled.jpg?resize=980%2C1126&ssl=1)