Commission a Portrait Artist in Glasgow with Rob Hefferan
Want to commission a portrait artist in Glasgow for a piece that will still be treasured in fifty years? Rob Hefferan is a contemporary realist painter working in oils, acrylics and chalk pastels, with portraits in private collections across the world.
Why commission a portrait artist in Glasgow
Rob’s figurative realism is built on honesty – capturing the person in front of him, not a flattened version of them. Every commission starts with a proper conversation about who you’re commissioning the piece for and why.
- A personal consultation by phone, video call or email, wherever you are in Glasgow
- Your choice of oils, acrylics or chalk pastels
- Regular updates as your portrait develops in the studio
- Secure, insured delivery direct to your Glasgow address
Commissions like this are often planned around a birthday, wedding, anniversary or retirement, and Rob will work with you on timing where he can. From consultation to finished canvas usually takes several weeks, with progress photographs sent throughout and advice on sizing and framing so the piece suits its new home.
Trained at Padgate Art School and now selling to collectors worldwide since a sell-out 2003 debut, Rob draws on the Pre-Raphaelite tradition – a style of rich, atmospheric realism you’ll recognise from the collections at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Start your commission
You don’t need to travel to commission a portrait artist in Glasgow – portraits are completed for clients across Scotland and shipped securely. Prefer a more flexible arrangement first? You can also hire a portrait artist in Glasgow for a consultation. Contact Rob to discuss your piece.
Browse finished pieces on the commission a portrait page to get a feel for the work.