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Commissions
Welcome to my latest commissions page, fresh off the drawing board! I will update this page as much as I can, but if you'd like the most up to date content check out my What's New page to see my instagram feed.
Daisy & Bruno
1 September 2024
My lovely client Penny commissioned a graphite portrait in size 10x14" of her two beloved sausages, Daisy and Bruno for her husband's 60th birthday gift. Daisy & Bruno were reluctant to get a photo together, so Penny and I worked together using multiple photos to achieve the perfect composition. Penny even measured their snouts for me to ensure their size relations were correct; she insisted I refer to her from then on as 'The Mad Sausage Lady'!
"I knew we had provided something really special as he could not take his eyes off it all evening and kept picking it up and starring at the images of his dearly loved dogs.
I must begin by mentioning how nice it was to meet you in person and hope I did not gabble too much with my excitement. The picture itself is beyond any words of praise and admiration I can think of as its out of this world and captures everything about Daisy and Bruno that we know and love. Your skill and talent is as I said in a previous e mail a god given gift that makes not only in itself but you special. I could go on and on.
The next to describe is all the wrapping and certificate and note to me which all enhances the gift and acknowledges the part made by who commissions the portrait and the relationship built during the process with you. Again its all quite beautiful and takes the gift to an even higher level for the giver and receiver."
Doug's Father Memorial
1 August 2024
I recently had the privilege of creating a very special portrait for my client. Doug reached out to me after sadly losing his father last year. This portrait was truly unique—a collage of memories, bringing together moments from his dad’s life. From his time in the Royal Navy, his favorite car, and his childhood dog, to his wedding day, his love of golf, and his proud Scottish heritage. One of my favorite parts is Doug’s dad sitting on a bench, looking into the distance. It feels as if he’s reflecting on the wonderful years of his life, sitting in a heavenly park with his beloved dog by his side. Projects like these, where I can design an original composition from scratch are such a joy to work on. It was an honor to create this piece, and I’m grateful to have been part of preserving such cherished memories. This tribute to his dad now takes pride of place in their home.
"This is literally incredible!!!! Doug literally LOVES it and his mother will be so touched. Thanks sooo much, we will get a picture to you of it hanging too!"
Mr. Boosh the Cat
30 July 2024
Emma truly misses her best friend, Mr. Boosh. Her husband commissioned this portriat of him, and it was such a joy to work on! We had limited older photos, but made them work for his portrait; I chose pastels for this one as they are slightly softer and less 'detail oriented' as the photos were quite blurry. Complete with golden engraved plaque!
Hi Grace! Thankyou so much for my lovely Mr Boosh. You're literally so talented. I told Tom there's 2 things I wanted for my birthday. One was a party and the other was a portrait done by you of my lovely boy. I'm so happy with it.
Jack
15 July 2024
Jack had a heartfelt request for his commission booking. He wanted to have his daughter in the arms of his Wife's parents, who sadly never got to meet their granddaughter in this life. He also wanted to have her father 'cheersing' to the viewer, as he was well known to do. This was a really rewarding project.
"Wow that is absolutely amazing Grace, thank you so much."
Nathan
20 June 2024
My client Nathan commissioned me to draw this really special portrait of his wife, their kids and his wife's late father, all together again. He didn't get to meet the children, so it was a joy to create this scene.
"Thank you soooo much! She absolutely loved it and cried many happy tears, it is simply perfect! You are extremely talented and have given her a present money can’t buy."
General Casper
1 November 2023
This was such a fun portrait to create! Not my usual style - but when my repeat client Scarlett reached out and asked for this concept for her mum's 50th birthday, I thought it was such a fun idea! Casper is known to rule the house, so depicting him as an army general was very fitting!
"Hi Grace I just wanted to say Thank you so very much for my beautiful portrait of Casper ! You are so very talented and really captured his “sniffy” character . We always say it’s Caspers world and we are just living it lol .. it absolutely made my day ❤️"
Check out this wonderful reaction video I was sent of my client's mum opening Casper's portrait on her Birthday!
Clive & Sue Wedding Gift
20 October 2023
My wonderful client Ellis reached out to commission another portrait for his Dad's wedding gift, and it was very well recevied!
"I just wanted to touch base again to say thank you so so much for the incredible portrait that you’ve created of my Dad and his new wife, it’s just perfect. To say they were blown away would be a huge understatement, they were both full of emotion when they opened it and so thankful to you as they just felt it perfectly captured their personalities, and added that it’s something they will cherish forever.
I couldn’t be more pleased about the way it’s turned out and for how well received it was. You’re honestly so incredibly talented with all the art work you do and once again I’m just over the moon.
Thank you so much, this is the second commission you’ve created for me and it certainly won’t be the last!"
Liberty of Soul
19 September 2023
My client Thomas was one of the first clients I had for pet portraiture a very long time ago, so when he reached out asking for a large wildlife artwork I was really excited! He came to me with a photo he liked of 2 lions, and I created my own composition using many different reference photos. Once we decided on his favourite design, I got to work! This is the largest size I've ever worked on (33x45"), so it was no small task, but I loved every minute.
"Wow that is amazing !!! We are so happy with it thank you very much. We can't wait to have it up on the wall for a long time to come."
April & Jameson
1 August 2023
My overseas client Emory commissioned this 20x16" portrait of his beautiful wife April on her wedding day with her best friend of 14 years, Jameson, who very sadly passed away this year. It arrived safely with him in LA, USA!
"Painting came today and she absolutely loves it. Thank you again for making her birthday extra special! It came out absolutely amazing! It is something I know she will cherish forever. You have an amazing gift. It truly is unbelievable what you can do with pencils and a brush. Thanks again for sharing your talents and for your patience with my indecisiveness. :)
P.S. I genuinely believe you could be charging a lot more. But before you do, I have a strong feeling that after my wife sees this she will probably ask you for portraits of our two boys. Ha."
Barty & Rufus
23 July 2023
My client Jayne commissioned these two 10x12" coloured portraits of Barty & Rufus to go with her previous portrait of her three other dogs that I drew earlier in the year. Below you can see them framed and ready to post, along with their progress video!
"Hi Grace, Thank you so much for the pictures. They are so beautiful and look great along side the other picture."
Russ & Sons
14 July 2023
My client Poppy commissioned this pastel portrait of her partner and two sons for father's day, we used different photos of her son to create a more pleasing composition and it turned out wonderfully!
"My darling girlfriend got this Hand drawn with charcoal by Grace Murray-Rowley I honestly cannot get over this ! She put this together from photos that poppy gave her ! Poppy I love you so much and this has proper done me tonight ! Grace thank you so much and I really can’t get it in my head how you do what you do!!!"
Alfie
15 June 2023
My client Katie commissioned this 12x16" in memory of her lovely border collie, Alfie, after very sadly losing him recently. We opted for a scenic background as Alfie loved his walkies. I just loved how his fur flowng in the breeze created atmosphere in this one.
"Hi Grace, Just a note to say that I arrived back from my work trip and have opened Alfie’s portrait. It has completely blown us away and smashed all expectations. Truly beautiful and we’re very happy that he’s home with us again.
Thank you so much - your talent is something quite extraordinary."