Building Portraits

I welcome commissions of houses and other buildings (shops, restaurants, cafes, landmarks…).

A drawing can capture the character of a building in a way which a photograph cannot, and I love the challenge of bringing it to life on paper. The front of a building can say a lot about the people behind its walls, and this personality is what I seek to explore in my pieces.

I base my pricing on both the size of the piece and the level of detail involved, but in general:

A5: £90 - £110

A4: £160 - £200

A3: £275 - £350

I see the process as a collaborative one and am more than happy to discuss any extra details or touches which would make the piece more special and personal. I work mainly in watercolour and fineline pen but am happy to consider alternatives if appropriate.

If you are interested in a commission or would like more information, please contact me here.

The Process

  • Sketch

    It all begins with a simple sketch where I get to know the house.

  • Line

    Next comes a more accurate and detailed line drawing.

  • Colour

    Finally the colour is added and the building comes to life

Reviews

  • “I absolutely love Meg’s painting of our house. It encapsulates everything that I asked for and more. The process was so easy and Meg was very cooperative, considering what I wanted whilst also putting her own spin on it. Thank you Meg, I couldn’t recommend you highly enough!”

    Ruth

  • “Wow. I couldn’t have asked for more. So so happy with our painting. It has pride of place on our mantlepiece and everyone who sees it is asking who created it! Thank you! ”

    Steve

  • “Meg’s drawing of our house was a Christmas present for my mother. The finished piece is absolutely beautiful and left many of my relatives speechless. The attention to detail on the artwork is exceptional & Meg’s communication is very professional. Don’t hesitate to order one for yourself.”

    Han

  • "We asked Meg to create a painting for friends of ours who had just got married, of the church they were married in and their reception venue. We could not be happier with the result! The overall look was exactly what we were hoping for - Meg captured the buildings beautifully. She was also incredibly easy to work with - very flexible and responsive. It is also worth sharing words we received from our friends once we had given them the painting..."Just love love love the picture. The painting is such a special masterpiece for our special day. Meg is such a talented artist."

    Vikki

  • "I contacted Meg and asked her to do a picture of our house for my husband for Christmas. Right from the start Meg was very easy to deal with and we were delighted with the finished painting. There were so many tiny details and Meg had captured everything perfectly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Meg and would definitely give her work 5 out of 5 stars."

    Mary

  • "I asked Meg to do an illustration of the gallopers at Hever Castle as a Christmas present for our friends. You’ve literally captured the full life of the gallopers and we can’t thank you enough, you’ve created a beautiful gift for a special family. Thank you so much Meg!"

    Lisa

  • "A wonderful experience from start to finish. Meg brought to life our family home in the most beautiful way, she really is so talented. It was an exceptionally smooth process and delivered when expected. It will be treasured by my parents. Thank you Meg."

    Frances

  • "Meg did an incredible job with a commission on my parents’ house for their anniversary and they couldn’t be happier. We framed following Meg’s recommendation on colour and it looks brilliant. I find the level of detail is amazing - I keep looking at it and seeing new things. There are tiny features which she has somehow picked out from photos and made completely recognisable, including something on the roof that my dad had repaired himself that I had no idea about. He spotted it in the picture which has made it all the more personal. Highly recommend this as a unique and very special present."

    Laura

  • "My husband was thrilled, as was I, with our drawing of our new house. It was a Christmas gift to him, of our first house together. All the way along from the initial contact with Meg until the drawing was delivered, Meg was extremely helpful and professional. Meg responded quickly and efficiently when I asked a question, nothing was too much trouble. Meg asked questions about how I wanted aspects of the house completed, from items added to colours used. The detail was amazing. We love it. It hangs proudly over the mantle piece now. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Meg, if you would like a bespoke piece. You certainly won’t be disappointed."

    Sarah

  • "I asked Meg to do a picture for my daughter and son-in-law of their house in Barnes for their wedding present and they were absolutely thrilled with it, as was my husband when I also asked Meg to paint our own house in Speldhurst. Meg was a pleasure to deal with, sending through pictures of work in progress for me to check and alter if I wanted to. Nothing was too much trouble for her and we loved the inclusion of our pets. Highly recommended!"

    Sara

  • "Meg is a true professional. We wanted a bespoke project, as a gift. She went above and beyond to get exactly what we had envisioned. We would highly recommend her services."

    Strog

  • "I bought one of Meg's paintings as a wedding present. Here is the response from the bride: 'Can’t thank you enough for this very special and heart warming present 💕I will admit I shed a tear, just beautiful 😍 Thank you.' Thank you Meg for helping to provide this special gift."

    Sara

  • "All the hard work Meg put into this piece really shows and brings a smile to my face. Her style evokes so many emotions and I love how she added my partner and my animals into the scenery. A fantastic artist 🎨 "

    Louise

  • "Brilliant artist to work with. Couldn't recommend highly enough! Will definitely use again."

    Helen

  • I came across Meg’s work by chance on Facebook and immediately realised how appropriate it would be for the style of our early Victorian house – and my husband’s upcoming birthday present! It was fun to work with Meg remotely, we were able to readily share ideas, drafts, photos and colours by WhatsApp and arrive at what is a perfect portrayal of our house, which exactly captures the architectural grandeur of its period. Meg also included some fun details like our cats and plants at the windows and discretely replaced the dustbins with plants. My husband was surprised but delighted with his gift. Thank you Meg."

    Anne

  • "I would highly recommend Meg. She has a fantastic feel and her work is amazing. The details and the composition of the pictures make for truly delightful results. Such a great talent!"

    Christine

  • “Incredibly happy with the painting by Meg . I asked for a relatively straight forward commission of our house but the whole process was incredibly easy and contact with Meg was prompt and professional. I feel she really captured the house well and added some nice personalised touches of pets in the garden, and it is easy to see her genuine talent in the painting. Please do support Meg and her fantastic business and treat someone special with one of her paintings.”

    Aidan

  • "Never have I felt that I want to (and wish I could!) jump into a picture before...probably because the care, love and attention given to its creation by Meg encapsulates the care, love and attention that this lovely bungalow and its resident provided throughout my childhood/younger adult years. To be able to create something that evokes that feeling of life in a picture is truly special, and it's brought back so many family memories. The bungalow no longer exists in its original form, so it's even more special to be able to remember it as it was. It was always so full of life, love, neighbours' dogs and Granny endlessly feeding people! Meg, you are a wonderfully talented artist; thank you for sharing your wonderful gift! I will treasure it forever."

    Laura

  • “I would highly recommend Meg, who recently did a picture for me of my Granny’s house as a Christmas present for my mum. Meg spent a lot of time with me talking about little details I wanted including, which made it really special for us. It’s absolutely brilliant!”

    Karen

  • "I commisioned Meg to draw my parents' house as they are soon to be moving out of it after nearly 30 years. Their home holds so many treasured memories and while they are moving on I wanted something for them to remember it by. Meg is a fabulously talented artist and I cannot fault her or her process in any way! Her eye for detail is amazing and she captured the house perfectly. I was kept informed right from the start and updates of progress were sent to me regularly. Meg went above and beyond to create a truly unique piece of art for my parents to treasure forever and I cannot thank her or recommend her enough."

    Rhian

  • "I approached Meg with a slightly unique request to create an illustration of a cabin in California that was built by our grandparents over 60 years ago. I sent through numerous photographs of the cabin and surrounding area for her to work from. Meg responded quickly and efficiently and kept us updated on progress throughout the process, from the initial pencil design right through to the final creation, allowing input from us along the way and being open and flexible to any changes. I couldn't be more thrilled with the end result and am so grateful to Meg for her time and enormous talent. She has created the most incredible illustration that we will treasure for a lifetime. She was a pleasure to work with and I have no doubt that we will use her again in the future."

    Sarah

  • "I've commissioned the lovely Meg to do three drawings for me within the last two years, and I cannot recommend her enough. She has such an eye for detail. I also had her advise me when changing my house colour, where we worked together trying out different options with the windows and facade. She knows her colours and it shows in her work. Highly recommended and one to keep hold of!"

    James

North Carolina, USA

North Carolina, USA

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Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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