- Commission guide -

"My head teacher was retiring from school after 22 years leaving a legacy of a new school build. I asked Angela to paint a watercolour to commemorate this. I can not recommend Angela and her work highly enough. She kept in constant contact with me throughout to ensure I was happy with her work and I was able to log on to her website to watch the painting in progress. The final painting was just perfect and resulted in a very emotional, happy headteacher who now has this beautiful keepsake to remember the school by. Thank you so much, Angela. Your personal touch and attention to detail was simply wonderful." (23-7-20 JW)

A simple guide to commissioning bespoke illustration

Every project is different, but the process is always collaborative. Whether you're commissioning a house or yacht portrait, commercial illustration or heritage reconstruction, you'll be involved throughout the journey from initial enquiry to finished artwork.

Recent commissions include Michelin-starred restaurants, boutique hotels, heritage publications, conservation projects, estate agents and private residences.

Every illustration is created in the medium best suited to the project, from traditional hand-drawn artwork to digitally refined illustrations for print and online use.

Step 1 — Tell me about your project

Share your ideas, photographs or reference material, together with your preferred size, style and deadline.

Photo of a building to be captured in watercolour

Commission illustration examples

Project rates are tailored to the architectural complexity, medium, and required level of detail. Quayscape works across all budget sizes, adapting artistic techniques to match your target investment.

For commercial licensing and usage, please get in touch to receive a bespoke quote.

Medium formal watercolour A3 / 12x16"

Victorian house drawn from front elevation showing garden & wall.
Additional features: dog & bike.
Mounted painting & digital initial sketch.
Approx price £175-225.

Framing, postage and commercial usage licences are quoted separately where applicable.

Commercial commissions

Commercial projects are individually quoted according to the scope, intended use and complexity. From a simple hand-drawn sketch for a menu or social media campaign to a fully developed brand illustration or heritage reconstruction, projects can be tailored to suit different requirements and budgets.

Whether you need a single illustration or a larger collection of artwork, I'd be delighted to discuss your ideas and find an approach that works for your project.

2 illustrations of buildings, digital, line & gouache

Testimonials

"The most amazing customer service I have ever received! Angela is the most caring seller I've ever come across. She was very accommodating to my request for a larger print. She has discussed different paper types and different sizes with me and then she has sent me photos of the print before dispatching it for me to approve. The print got delayed in post, so after a number of apologies from Angela (for post office delays, which were completely outside her control), she has then sent me a replacement print. The attention, care and the best outcome for me as a customer have been outstanding and I can't recommend Angela enough. And the print - the print is just gorgeous!" (2-3-21 JS)

"Agreeing with other customers - 5 stars to Angela for 100% customer service (frequent contact, updates with photos of each stage of her work, checking my own needs and incorporating them into the design)
5 stars for delivery - (very thoroughly packaged and delivered safely)
5 stars for quality of the end product - (her artists sensibility has made a beautiful portrait of my home) Thank you Angela!" (21-05-20 LM Etsy)

"I commissioned Island Design Co to paint a water colour of our home as a gift to my husband on his birthday. His comments when he opened the parcel and saw the painting were 'this is the nicest and most special present anyone has ever given me'. The watercolour they painted of our home was truly beautiful and they were even able to include our dogs in the painting, sitting at the front of the house which made it even more special. The whole process of having the painting done was an absolute pleaure, Island Design updated me with sketches and offered thier expertise as to what would look best and they were spot on. If you are considering having Island Design Co do a painting of your home I cannot encourage you enough to do so, they are absolutely brilliant and the end result is something we will cherish forever." (16-4-18 LG)

"Here’s a photo of the commissioned artwork being hung on the wall!
I am so thrilled with the artwork by the extremely talented Angela! From my first message to the final product, Angela was professional, friendly and helpful and created a beautiful piece of artwork for my friend’s birthday gift. My friend was so overwhelmed with the personal gift (drawings of all the four cities she has lived in) that she got a little emotional. I would highly recommend Island Design Co to anyone who would like a completely unique and bespoke piece of artwork for their home or as a gift for someone else." (13-9-18 S Etsy)

"Sooooo Excited!!!
Months ago we discovered @islanddesignco an artist based on the Isle of Wight . . .
We chatted about the island, pirates and she welcomed some design requests from the pirate of course . . .
And now we have our very own one of a kind ship . . . The Wight Pearl! I think he will stare at it for hours!
Thank you @islanddesignco for our Wight Pearl we love it beyond words . . .
A special family heirloom for this pirate family who love the Isle of Wight! Arrrrrrrrrrrr Love S xxxxxx" (7-4-18 F)

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to all the questions you may have about ordering a commission in the FAQs.

FAQs

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