How Much & FAQ's

  • How Much?

    How Much Is It? 


    Each artwork is bespoke. 


    The smallest size we create is A2 (four times the size of a standard A4 page). 


    The starting price is £12,500 upwards for a visual biography. And £3,000 for a house portrait, depending on the size, complexity and various options you choose.


    The artist also works in Oils, and the starting price is £9,500.

  • Is It Good Value?

    Is It Good Value?


    Many of our clients think so.


    You will find a lifetime of pleasure and a unique way of sharing your story, making it an incredible value.


    Each original artwork is issued with a Certificate of Authenticity (CAO). This helps maintain the resale value.


    Below is a testimonial from a client that thought the work was of excellent value -


    "Mark and Phil fulfilled my dream of an artwork that illustrates my last life over six decades.


    Loosely based on the cartography style of John Speed, a distant relative, using Mark's superb drawings of homes I have lived in, geographical references to memories of my varied professional and family life and a dash of artistic licence referencing my interests and aspirations, it is livelier and more enduring than any headstone.


    The creation process is therapeutic, as Mark was thoroughly attentive to my story. His astounding ability to convey my time and place brings me huge pleasure with every glance at my unique masterpiece."


    - Dr Speed Andrews, Cumbria

  • How Long Does It Take?

    How Long Does It Take? 


    A standard A2 paper-based art piece takes 4-6 weeks, including framing and hanging, from consultation to completion. 


    More significant works obviously take longer to create.


    Oil works take 3 - 4 times longer.

  • Is There a Waiting List?

    Quite often, there is a waiting list.


    Between October to January and Easter through to early summer. 


    The artist usually creates eight commissioned pieces per year.

  • What Happens If I don't Like It?

    What Happens If I Don’t like It?


    Each bespoke piece of art is covered by The NO RISK “Love It” Guarantee.

  • What Sizes & Mediums Do You Use?

    What Sizes Do You Use? 


    We use standard paper sizes (all acid-free to reduce fading) from A2, A1, A0 (Statement Piece) and other larger sizes on request.


    The artist also works in Oils and the starting price is £9,400.

  • What are the bespoke options

    Bespoke Options

    Bespoke options include being coloured with pigments made from clients' bricks, stone and earth.

    Use of 23 carat Gold Leaf, use of  Gem grade Lapis Lazuli, and pigments made from semi-precious gemstones such as Red Coral.

    Addition of spot colour and wash. If painted in oils starting price is an additional £3,000 added to the basic price

    Music woven through the artwork, etc.

Wick Manor, Worcestershire, by Mark Hilsden
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