ROBERT MOUTREY

OIL PAINTER

London

The Creative Journey of the Portrait Process

Commission A Portrait

Commissioning a custom oil portrait is a highly personal and detailed process, designed to ensure that your vision is realised in every brushstroke. From our first conversation to the final delivery, the portrait process is tailored to your vision. Explore each step of the creative journey, from consultation to delivery, and see how your custom portrait comes to life.

How It Works

Choose Your Portrait Type

Browse the options below and select the style that best suits your needs — expressive sketches, classical drawings, or painted portraits.

Place Your Order or Join the Waitlist

For drawings and impressionist portraits, you can order directly online. For traditional oil portraits, spaces are limited — you’ll be asked to join a waiting list.

We’ll Be In Touch

Once your order or enquiry is received, I’ll be in touch to confirm your preferences, discuss references or sittings, and begin the process.

Charcoal & Chalk Sketch

A 20-minute bust-length portrait drawn in charcoal and white chalk on toned paper—expressive, immediate, and perfect for gifts or keepsakes.

From Price range: £135.00 through £180.00

Trois-Crayon Drawing

A one-hour portrait drawn in red, black, and white chalk—refined, classical, and full of character. Inspired by historic trois-crayon technique.

From Price range: £180.00 through £260.00

Impressionist Oil Portrait

A four-hour oil portrait painted in a single session—bold, expressive, and full of life. Ideal for those who love gesture, energy, and colour.

From Price range: £580.00 through £1,050.00

Traditional Oil Portrait

Traditional oil portraits are crafted through a collaborative, multi-stage process. These are considered pieces — involving consultation, studies, and layered oil painting techniques. Commissioning one is a commitment to something permanent and personal. Only a small number are undertaken each year.

Start Your Portrait Journey here

Share your vision—each bespoke oil portrait begins with your story. Robert accepts only a select number of commissions each year, ensuring your portrait receives thoughtful care, focus, and craftsmanship. Take this first step towards a meaningful, lasting legacy.

Thinking About a Portrait Commission?

Download the 2026 Brochure

This complimentary brochure offers insight into the portrait process, the types of portraits available, and what it’s like to collaborate on a handcrafted oil painting. Save it for future reference or begin your portrait journey today.