ORIGINAL OIL PORTRAITS

People, pets and the moments that matter

‘Helen and Alun Bollinger’ - Oil on Canvas

A PORTRAIT TO TREASURE FOR A LIFETIME

There's something special about a hand-painted portrait. More than simply recording a likeness, it captures the personality, character and spirit of someone who matters to you.

Whether it's a cherished family member, a much-loved pet or a special moment in someone's life, an original oil painting creates a lasting keepsake to be enjoyed for generations.

Thinking about commissioning a portrait? I'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about the process, prices and options on my Commission page.

If you only have half a minute….

“Joel has done a couple of drawings for me now, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. His ability to capture expression is unreal. I can’t believe how life-like his portraits are” Becs Fusaro

“Joel is an amazingly accurate animal portrait artist. His approach from start to finish was professional, very kind and with empathy, and also within the time frame we had discussed. When the painting arrived it was exactly as our dogs look - one of the dogs is deceased and I shed a tear when I saw the painting. We completely recommend Joel and his fine work” Bev Webber

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I'm a Nelson-based portrait artist who enjoys capturing the character and individuality of people and much-loved pets in oil paintings.

For me, the greatest reward is creating something personal that will be treasured for years to come.