I'm Genevieve, an oil portrait artist based in Bristol. When painting portraits I love to use deep colour, with contrasting light and a striking composition. I specialise in high-quality, bespoke oil portrait commissions, as well as my own portfolio of personal work.
Portraiture involves vulnerability for both artist and subject. A successful portrait hinges on our connection, revealing not just a likeness, but a glimpse of an essence - a moment in time. If you're thinking about commissioning an bespoke oil portrait, please click here for the full details. |
I've got my first solo show happening on the 18th - 24th July! It's called Moments in Time and will be on at Sixteen Gallery in Cheltenham, as part of this I am also Sixteen Gallery's Support Artist of the Year 2024.
Bespoke oil portrait commissionsOil portraits of a loved one will be treasured for years to come.
I love sharing the journey of a commission with a client; getting to know the person, setting up a photoshoot and then painting the portrait and capturing their soul and likeness. Please get in touch using the buttons below, and we can begin the work together. This photo is of a happy couple with their double portrait and I absolutely loved painting the energy, happiness and sunshine in their portrait and it is a pleasure to know their oil portrait will give them daily joy. |
Click the button below to see more examples of bespoke portraits and learn more about the process.
To book a commission consultation, call or email me using the buttons below.
To book a commission consultation, call or email me using the buttons below.
My portraitsI have always loved to paint people, my objective is to capture the subject’s essence in every portrait. My inspirations are the old masters such as Manet, Vermeer, and Caravaggio. Their traditional way of framing and lighting a portrait are important influences in my work.
I like to work from images which illustrate a moment in time, an unusual pose, an interesting expression, or the way the light and atmosphere of a setting shapes a person. I am eternally intrigued by individuals around me and I look for a composition which will reflect and enhance the soul of my subject. My fascination for others is revealed in the way I try to capture a brief moment of their life in paint. I have exhibited in the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition in London. Most recently, I was chosen to be part of Sixteen Gallery's group exhibition 'Figurative' in Cheltenham. |