Oil paintings from photographs

We have been creating superb oil paintings from photos for over ten years now, Simon Butler our main artist takes great pride in his work and has been commissioned from all over the world building up quite a reputation along the way. Artist Simon Butler believes that a good oil portrait should capture the personality and character of the subject in a special moment in time. Specialising in oil on canvas, his realistic approach has been appreciated by many, including his contemporaries.

Recent portrait for NEW YORK client. Click on the image to enlarge.

Simon will create an oil portait of your loved one pet or a painting of your house,boat or a oil on canvas painting from your favourite photograph.

To enquire about an oil painting from one of your photos, please email me terryray16@gmail.com  Click on any image to enlarge the picture. 

We only require 30% as a upfront payment, and when you are fully satisfied with the results then the balance is due. We will send you a high quality jpeg photo of the finished painting for you to confirm or request any changes, it is only then that you will be required to settle the balance, that way you have confidence in oil paining that you will love !

These are three portraits recently commissioned .The portraits are painted to a very high standard ! Please scroll down for prices.

Portrait of Carlize Theron

The result has been stunning. A marvellous oil painting capturing the exact likeness. I was kept informed of progress and despatch and the service couldn't have been better. We are so delighted with our painting that we will certainly be asking for some more to be painted. A rare high quality service."

David Martin, Hampshire, England

Sizes also commissioned: 20x24", 24X36", 24X48", 30X40", 36X48" and larger. Please call 01256 810195 or email us at terryray16@gmail.com for prices.

A 2 person portrait commissioned from a photo, 16"x20" £485

20"x24" £485. Sizes also commissioned: 24X36", 24X48", 30X40", 36X48" and larger.

Send or email you photo's. Send payment to our address or send via Paypal. Our Paypal account is  terryray16@gmail.com  Ensure that you include you address when sending via Paypal

A 2 person portrait commissioned for their anniversary ! 16"x20" £485

20"x24" £485. Sizes also commissioned: 24X36", 24X48", 30X40", 36X48" and larger.

Send or email you photo's. Send payment to our address or send via Paypal. Our Paypal account is terryray16@gmail.com Ensure that you include you address when sending via Paypal.

Single portrait. 16"x20" £375

The painting is excellent, first class work. I must admit I didn't expect something done so well, I think you should be rightly proud of this outstanding painting.

D.Miloradovic, New York, USA.

20"x24" £375. Sizes also commissioned: 24X36", 24X48", 30X40", 36X48" and larger.

Please send or email you photos. Send payment to our address or send via Paypal. Our Paypal account is terryray16@gmail.com Ensure that you include you address when sending via Paypal

Pet portraits half or full body. 16"x20" £375

20"x24" £375. Sizes also commissioned: 24X36", 24X48", 30X40", 36X48" and larger.

Send or email you photo's. Please send payment to our address or send via Paypal. Our Paypal account is terryray16@gmail.com Ensure that you include you address when sending via Paypal

Commission an oil reproduction of any of the old masters. This painting is " On the terrace" by Renior 1882.

You can send your payment and photograph to: Canvas And Oil, 49 Coates close, Brighton Hill, Basingstoke, Hants, England, RG22 4EF.