Commission a Portrait Artist in Edinburgh with Rob Hefferan
Ready to commission a portrait artist in Edinburgh? Rob Hefferan is a contemporary realist painter working in oils, acrylics and chalk pastels, known for capturing the honest, living presence of his subjects rather than a flattering photograph-copy likeness.
Why commission a portrait artist in Edinburgh
Every piece begins with a conversation about the person you’re commissioning – their character, the mood you want, and the medium that will do them justice. Rob then works from photographs or an arranged sitting.
- A personal consultation by phone, video call or email, wherever you are in Edinburgh
- Your choice of oils, acrylics or chalk pastels
- Progress updates while your portrait is painted
- Secure, insured delivery direct to your Edinburgh address
Portraits like this are often commissioned around a birthday, wedding, anniversary or retirement, or as a lasting tribute to someone loved. Expect several weeks from consultation to finished canvas, with progress photographs sent along the way and guidance on sizing and framing so the piece suits its new home.
Trained at Padgate Art School and selling to collectors worldwide since a sell-out 2003 exhibition, Rob’s work is rooted in the Pre-Raphaelite tradition – a style of honest, luminous portraiture in keeping with the collections at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Start your commission
There’s no need to travel to commission a portrait artist in Edinburgh – portraits are completed for clients across Scotland and shipped securely. Prefer a chat first? You can also hire a portrait artist in Edinburgh. Contact Rob to discuss your piece.
See more of Rob’s commissioned work on the commission a portrait page.