Richard Day Studio

Abstract Portrait Commission — Expressive Colour Hand-Painted Original

£295.00 GBP

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An expressive, abstracted portrait painting — recognizable subject, abstracted use of colour. This is where my graffiti influence really sings: less faithfulness to the reference photo, more interpretation. Spray paint, ink, oil and acrylic on canvas, with vivid non-naturalistic colour, gestural mark-making, and the visible presence of the painter's hand.

Good fits: musicians, performers, anyone whose energy outstrips their literal appearance; subjects you want to feel iconic rather than literal; collectors who want bold contemporary work that holds a room. Less good for: a precise likeness for a relative; a memorial portrait where the subject's exact features matter.

What's included

Original oils, acrylics, spray paint, ink on canvas
Painted from reference photos you supply (I'll interpret, not replicate)
Colour palette and composition sketch sent for approval before I start
Signed on front and reverse
Certificate of Authenticity
Time-lapse video of the painting being created
Free worldwide shipping — professionally packaged and insured
Turnaround approx. 2–3 weeks from reference approval
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How the commission process works

After purchase, I'll be in touch to discuss composition, palette direction and reference photos before I start. See the full commission process →

About the artist

I'm Richard Day, a British contemporary portrait artist working from my studio in Norwich, UK, in a graffiti-influenced style. Read more about my work →

Sizes & pricing

Abstract portrait commissions start at £395 (24×24") and scale up to £1,495 (72×72"). The premium over single-subject reflects the additional colour mixing and creative decisions involved.

Common questions

How abstract is 'abstract' — will the subject still be recognizable?
Yes — the subject is recognizable. The abstraction is in colour, mark-making and texture, not in distorting the face.

Can I see a colour palette before you start?
Yes — I'll send a palette and composition sketch for approval before I begin painting.

How does this differ from your single-subject commission?
Same medium, same canvas, same studio process — the difference is in interpretation. The single-subject commission stays closer to the reference. Abstract pushes further into colour and texture.