Commissions

Why not commission Andrew to produce a truely unique piece of artwork that is tailored to your exact requirements? Whether it be an original oil painting of your own aircraft, a pencil drawing of an airliner you fly for a living, or an aerial scene/event that has particular significance to you or your family, Andrew can produce something truly special. Here is some of the feedback recently received from customers:

 

"Lost for words doesn't come close, your work has far exceeded our expectations and captured perfectly a very poignant moment in time" KG, Cornwall, England

 

"My father absolutely loved the painting, he said it was the best gift he's ever received. It will take pride of place in the house" TM, Wales

 

"Thank you for being so professional and wonderful, I can’t wait for his birthday. We are having an extension on our home and I am really hopeful we can find a wall to commission another piece." RH, Nottingham

 

"Got the painting and Dad loved it. You did an amazing job. It couldn't have turned out better" DB, Tennessee, USA

 

"Thank you so much we will treasure it. It's perfect." JP, Epsom, Surrey

 

"That really has progressed quickly, and looks great! Thank you for your efforts, questions and allowing me to participate. I’ve enjoyed the process and seeing the drawing develop; it has been really interesting." AE, Devon, England

 

"....... I am so pleased with it. You really have done a fantastic job." MW, Sussex, England

 

"Awesome everything looks great! Thank you so much! " DM, California, USA

 

Below are some recent examples of the wide variety of commissions that Andrew has undertaken.

The process of commissioning an original piece of artwork is extremely straightforward and a very interactive and enjoyable process. Simply contact Andrew with your requirements and he will confirm costs and timescales etc.

Once agreed, Andrew will produce an initial sketch for consultation and discussion, to ensure your requirements have been interpretted correctly. Any feedback or changes can then be made before the detailed work starts. During the commission, Andrew will then keep you updated with a number of progress images so that you can see how your commissioned artwork develops. If there is anything that you don't like, Andrew can incorporate adjustments as the picture develops.

If required, your unique piece of art can be framed or mounted to Andrew's exacting standards, before it is dispatched to you, making the whole process hassle free.

Prices for an unframed A3 sized drawing on heavyweight art paper start at just £195.00 +p&p. For an unframed original oil painting on stretched canvas measuring approximately 23"x16" (A2) start from £595.00 with a 20"x30" canvas at £895.00 . Sizes and costs vary, so do get in touch to discuss your own requirements.

Contact Andrew today for a no obligation discussion and quote: andrew.harris@aviationoriginals.com or 07717 075996

 

 

"Goldfish Club Halifax" 800x250mm) Pencil/mixed media drawing

 

"Avro RJ100 & BAe Typhoon" (23" x 16") oil on stretched canvas

 

"P40 vs Zero" (23" x 16") oil on stretched canvas.

 

"Fairflight Dove" (23" x 16" oil on stretched canvas) commissioned by the pilot who used to fly the De Havilland Dove out of Biggin Hill in the 1970's

 

"BA4B and the Red Arrows" (23" x 16" oil on stretched canvas) commissioned by the aircraft owner, depicting a real event in 1967 when on route to Biggin Hill airshow, members of the Red Arrows formed up on the BA4B.

 

F22 Raptor on A3 heavyweight art paper - commissioned by a serving USAAF officer

 

Pencil Lancaster 70 x 25cm - commisioned as a present. Pencil on heavyweight art paper.

 

"Liberty Run" 30" x 20" oil painting on stretched canvas, depicting the events surrounding the loss of B-17G "Liberty Run". Commissioned by one of the American relatives of a crew member who was lost over the North Sea in February 1944.

 

"Linen Panel Lancaster" oil painting on 40 x 40cm linen panel

 

Original pencil drawing commissioned by a family as a birthday present to commemorate an entire career flying helicopters. This composition featured all the major types flown (59 x 42 cm)

 

"Hercules C-130J" - commissioned pencil/mixed media drawing (approx. 70 x 25cm)

 

De Havilland Mosquito on Genuine 1943 War Edition Map of North East England (approx. 80 x 30cm)

 

EasyJet Airbus A-319 (oil on stretched canvas 16" x 23")

 

 

"Arizona Desert" (oil on stretched canvas 20" x16")

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"BEA Trident" (pencil & mixed media drawing)

 

 

"Supermarine Spitfire" (pencil & mixed media drawing)

 

"De Havilland Chipmunk WP930" (pencil and mixed media drawing)

 

 

"Cessan G-CEKI" (pencil and mixed media drawing)

 

"Biggin 75" (oil on stretched canvas 20" x 30")

 

 

"Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400" (pencil & mixed media drawing)

 

"G-ITOY at Shoreham Airport" (oil on stretched canvas 20" x16")

 

"G-VGAL Boeing 747-400" (pencil & mixed media drawing)

 

"Lancasters at Biggin Hill 2014" (drawing to celebrate Canadian and BBMF Avro Lancaster tour)