Stephen Holder Art
Commission
a painting
A small number of commissions accepted each year. Original watercolours, painted by hand, made with your story at the centre.
"Every image tells a story. Every brushstroke carries a meaning."
A creative partnership
Every commission begins with a spark. A moment, a memory, a quiet feeling you want to hold onto. Whether it is a tribute to someone you love, a portrait of a beloved animal, or a scene you have only ever seen in your dreams, this is your invitation to bring that vision into the world.
Each piece is created with presence and care, shaped by your story and brought to life through slow, intentional craft.
How it works
Choose your size
Original watercolour on Winsor and Newton archival paper, painted entirely by hand with professional artist's pigments. Choose the size that suits the space and place your order to hold a slot.
We talk it through
Once your order comes in, I will reach out so we can begin together. We discuss your ideas, references, and what the piece means to you.
Drafts and refinement
I send early drafts to explore composition and feeling. With your feedback, we refine until it feels right.
Delivery
The finished painting is signed and delivered with care. A piece made not just for you, but with you.
Commissions I have made
Each one began with a conversation. Below are some of the pieces that came out of those conversations.
Recent commissions
Cassie
A gentle dog with kind, trusting eyes. Painted in soft, earthy watercolour from a favourite photograph. A lasting memory for her family.
Mother and Infant
Painted to honour love in its most powerful form. This watercolour captures the stillness and strength of a gorilla cradling her child.
Lily-Rose's Woodland
For her first birthday, a scene where trees whispered stories and golden light shimmered like possibility. A gift designed to grow with her.
Ready to begin?
If something here has sparked a memory, an idea, or a wish, I would love to bring it to life with you.
