Hire a Portrait Artist in Edinburgh: Meet Rob Hefferan
Want to hire a portrait artist in Edinburgh but not ready to commit to a full commission just yet? Rob Hefferan is a contemporary realist painter working in oils, acrylics and chalk pastels, happy to talk through your idea before any painting begins.
How to hire a portrait artist in Edinburgh
A no-pressure conversation comes first. Rob will ask about the person you want painted, the occasion, and the look you’re after, then suggest the medium and size that fit.
- A relaxed consultation by phone, video call or email
- A choice of oils, acrylics or chalk pastels
- Regular updates while your portrait is being painted
- Careful, insured delivery to your Edinburgh address
Many people hire Rob for a specific occasion – a milestone birthday, a wedding, a retirement, or simply to mark the passing of a much-loved family member or pet. Portraits typically take several weeks from consultation to completion, giving plenty of time to plan around a special date. Rob is happy to advise on sizing and framing so the finished piece suits the room it’s destined for, and he’ll keep you updated with photographs at each stage so there are no surprises when your painting arrives.
Rob’s realism draws on the Pre-Raphaelite tradition, the same honest, atmospheric quality found in the portraits at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Trained at Padgate Art School, Rob has sold to collectors worldwide since a sell-out debut exhibition in 2003.
Ready to commission your portrait?
If you decide to hire a portrait artist in Edinburgh for your next commission, Rob would love to hear from you. Once you know what you want, you can move straight to a full commission – see commission a portrait artist in Edinburgh for details. Or simply contact Rob to start talking it through.
It is worth browsing Rob’s commissioned portraits to see the style and scale of work he takes on.