How I turn your home into a bespoke watercolour portrait

Commissions
Written By Emily Collins

My bespoke watercolour house portraits are designed to capture the character and warmth of your home in a timeless piece of art. Each building portrait is hand-painted to order, making it a thoughtful gift or keepsake - perfect for housewarmings, weddings, or just marking a special place filled with memories.

A framed portrait of a converted chapel home.

A home portrait of a converted chapel in Wiltshire, complete with bespoke frame.

My process

  1. Chat & Plan

    Every house portrait begins with a friendly chat where I’ll ask you to share some reference photos. We’ll discuss the composition, size, and any details that matter most - perhaps your favourite view of the house, a climbing rose by the door, or even a particular season you’d like captured.

  2. Sketch

    Once we’ve settled on the design, I’ll create a sketch outline to map out the composition. If we’re working with a more detailed or unusual perspective, I’ll send this over for your approval before painting begins.

  3. Paint

    Using professional watercolours, I build the portrait layer by layer to bring your home to life. Each piece is painted on archival-quality pressed watercolour paper for lasting quality.

  4. Finishing Touches
    Time to sign your portrait and decide if you’d like any framing or mounting services to make your piece display ready.

Watercolour portrait of a thatched cottage with greenery and planting at the front, in Wiltshire.

A pretty thatched cottage, in the Wiltshire countryside.

How much does a hand-painted House portrait cost?

Prices depend on the size and level of detail you’d like. Smaller portraits start from £200, perfect for a simple home view or small gift. Larger or more detailed commissions - such as homes with complex architecture, gardens, or additional personal touches - are all priced individually.

Each portrait is a true piece of art, and you can also add a frame if you’d like it ready to hang, display or gift.

A watercolour portrait of a cotswolds stone cottage with a front gate. In a gold frame.

A charming Cotswolds stone cottage.

Why choose a custom house portrait?

A personalised house portrait makes a perfect gift for:

  • A moving-in present for a first home

  • A housewarming gift for a dream home

  • A unique wedding gift for newlyweds beginning life together

  • An anniversary or birthday keepsake for the person who has everything

  • A memory piece of a childhood or family home

As well as homes, I also paint wedding venues, or other meaningful locations.

How do I order a home portrait?

You can commission a custom house portrait by filling in the form below for a quick project estimate.

Simply attach a few reference photos (even a Google Maps streetview screenshot works!), choose a size and let me know any special requests. I’ll then get back to you within 48 hours with pricing options and a chance to secure your spot in my diary.

Emily Collins

Emily is the illustrator & designer behind Pud & Ink, based in The Cotswolds, UK. Specialising in delicate watercolour artwork, she is known mainly for her charming house portraits & hand-painted wedding stationery.