Introduction

Elizabeth Wood is a well-known professional portrait painter living in the English Lake District. She specialises in painting portraits of long-gone ancestors from old photographs.

Elizabeth is skilled in painting in the style of the Victorian, Edwardian or later periods. ‘Compared to a photograph’ she says ‘an oil painting has a greater lasting value to be cherished both by present and future generations.’

Gallery

Click on one of the thumbnail images to view examples of Elizabeth’s work.

Enquiries

If you are thinking of commissioning a portrait, please submit an email to info@ancestralportraits.co.uk stating:

• Some brief information about the subject.
• The type of image you have of them – a clear, dated photograph is preferred.
• The type of portrait you desire – e.g. head and shoulders only, a three-quarter portrait including hands, or a full-length figure.
• Your preferred choice of colours and whether the painting should be on canvas or board.
• The size of painting you desire.
• Whether there is any particular deadline for the portrait – e.g. a birthday or other anniversary or event.

Prices are calculated depending on the size and complexity of the painting and quoted on enquiry after consideration of the nature and quality of the photographic image available. Elizabeth will be happy to advise on the various options.

Should you decide to commission a portrait, please note that all work is supplied unframed and subject to a 40% deposit at the commissioning stage, with the balance due on completion. Shipping and insurance costs are additional.

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