INTRODUCTION

Thank you for the opportunity to bring your vision to life.


I’m always excited to collaborate and hear more about what you have in mind.


To ensure the workflow of your commission runs as smoothly and enjoyable as possible, I’ve outlined the key stages below. It’s a simple guide to how we’ll bring your commission to life together.

COMMISSION PROCESS

To begin I ask that you share 3 of my previous works that you have felt most connected to, as well as any colour palette requests and dimensions. This ensures we are on the same page visually. I won’t ever be able to recreate a previous work and require as much creative freedom as possible for best results.

COMMISSION WORK

A brief outline.

Painting of a marina with sailboats docked and a green shoreline with houses in the background, set against a clear blue sky.

STAGE 1 - Scene Planning

At our first meeting please share a few photos of the scene or subject you’d like me to capture. This helps me see the scene through your eyes and understand what details matter most to you.

If it’s a coastal location, I may suggest revisiting at different times - high or low tide, or different light, to explore the changing atmosphere. The more imagery and context you can share, the better.

If the location is nearby, or a personal visit feels essential, I’m happy to arrange one. Please note that travel and time will be charged as an additional cost.

Collection of landscape photos of a harbor and coastline with boats, greenery, and mountains, with a title overlay reading "Stage 1: Choosing the Scene".

STAGE 2 - Drawing & Development

Starting the drawing stage is always exciting, it’s where the scene really begins to take shape. This stage gives you a sense of the structure and feeling of your piece, as the drawing forms the base that will later be screen printed onto your artwork.

I’ll share a few updates as the drawing progresses, and this is the perfect time to offer any feedback or small adjustments.

Commissions are deeply personal, and I love including meaningful touches - your boat on the water, a hidden date, favourite flowers in bloom, or family figures on the shoreline. These subtle details don’t distract from the overall composition but add a quiet connection that makes the piece uniquely yours -that friendly little wave within the artwork.

Black and white photo of a person drawing a landscape with boats on paper, using a pen; the person is wearing bracelets and rings.

STAGE 3 - Painting & Completion

Once the drawing and details are confirmed, we’ll revisit the colour palette and final dimensions before I begin painting. From there, I work with as much creative freedom as possible, allowing the piece to develop naturally through layers of screen print and paint for the best results.

A woman with brown hair tied back, wearing a light blue sweatshirt and a paint-splattered apron, is carefully lifting a section of a large canvas painting with ocean and landscape scenes in an art studio. The studio has shelves filled with various colorful paint containers in the background.

PAYMENT & SCHEDULE

I require a 50% deposit before beginning work, with the remaining amount to be paid prior to delivery.

Shipping and import taxes are quoted separately.

PROJECT TIMELINE 4 - 6 MONTHS

A scenic watercolor painting of a harbor with numerous sailboats on calm blue water, a coastline with green foliage and sandy beach in the foreground, and a town with houses and a church steeple in the background under a clear sky.

What’s Next?


If you’d like to go ahead with a commission, or book a discovery call to chat more about your perfect piece, please get in touch using the form below. If you have any questions about the process, I’m more than happy to help - and feel free to browse my collections or Instagram for inspiration.

I am looking forward to bringing your vision and memory to life

Alex x

Below you can find some of my previous commissions:

A colorful painting of a coastal scene with houses, boats, and water, with green hills in the background, held by a woman wearing a white top and denim shorts.
A colorful drawing of a coastal scene showing a beach, a marina with boats, and houses on hills with lush green trees.
A woman in a denim jacket standing next to a colorful painting of boats docked in a harbor with houses and greenery in the background.
Illustration of a harbor with sailboats, a sandy beach, and a small town with houses and trees in the background.
A living room with a white sofa, beige and green pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed painting of a coastal harbor scene on the wall.
Interior of a room featuring a large framed painting of sailboats on water, a window showing a green field and trees outside, and stringed lights hanging from the ceiling.
Painting inspired by Baslow Edge in the Peak District, titled 'A Special Walk in The Peak District' by commission for Hamish, measuring 125 by 80 centimeters, hanging on a wall next to a patterned couch.
Illustration of a marina with boats, a dock, a road, and a village with houses and green hills in the background.
Painting of a coastal shoreline with boats anchored in the water and a town in the background, with a blue sky above, created with color and focus on the foreground, inspired by Chidham's Coastal Footpath.
A scenic view of a harbor with numerous sailboats on calm water, a shoreline with greenery and flowers, and a small town with houses and a church steeple in the background under a clear blue sky.
Illustration of sailboats racing in Emsworth Harbour with colorful houses and green hills in the background. Title overlay reads 'Capturing Martyn winning at the first mark!' and 'Club Racing in Emsworth Harbour'.
Illustration of sailboats racing on the water with colorful sails, and a lighthouse in the background. Text overlay reads 'Racing Round The Needles' and credits Alex Poyner.
A painting of a busy marina with sailboats and small boats floating on the water, with houses along the shoreline and some swans in the water.
A watercolor painting of a harbor with boats and houses along the shoreline. The scene includes swans and other boats in the water, with the title 'Emsworth Summer' by Alex Poyner.
A woman holding a painting of sailboats with colorful sails on water, with a town and mountains in the background.
A large panoramic painting of Emsworth Harbour on an incoming tide, with a title indicating it is the artist's longest painting. The painting is displayed above a kitchen sink, with a sign credits the work to Alex Poyner, commissioned by Penny and Ph
A painting of a seaside village with houses, sailboats, trees, green grassy areas, and a dark blue sky.
Painted landscape of a coastal scene featuring a cliff with a waterfall, boats in the water, and houses in the background under a dark sky.
A long landscape painting of a coastal scene with houses, trees, and water, mounted on a white wall. A wooden bench is in front of the painting, casting shadows on the ground.