Portrait Painter Gloucestershire
Commission an oil portrait in Gloucestershire by award-winning UK portrait artist Hazel Morgan — from a live sitting at Hazel’s Wiltshire studio or from a carefully chosen set of photographs. Hand-delivered to clients across Gloucestershire, from the Cotswold stone villages of the eastern wolds to the Severn Vale, the Forest of Dean and the Wye valley.
The Art of Portrait Painting in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire sits within the kind of English landscape that has drawn portrait painters, collectors and patrons for generations — a setting of period homes, country estates, parklands and parish life that rewards the traditional oil portrait. Hazel Morgan accepts commissions from private clients, families and institutions across Gloucestershire and the wider Gloucestershire area, producing hand-painted oil portraits suited to both period and contemporary interiors.
Each commission begins with a short conversation about the sitter — how they should be lit, what they should wear, what the portrait is meant to carry. From there, Hazel works from life sittings at her Wiltshire studio or, for clients who prefer, from a carefully chosen set of photographs. The finished oil is hand-varnished, framed to the client’s taste, and hand-delivered across the UK.
Portrait Painting Services Available in Gloucestershire
Hazel offers a comprehensive range of portrait styles and subjects to suit every occasion and setting. Each portrait is painted entirely by hand in fine oil paints on premium Belgian linen canvas, using techniques refined over a career spanning more than four decades.
Classical & Formal Portraits
Traditional oil portraits for private collections, family legacies, and formal settings. Available as head-and-shoulders, half-length, or full-length compositions.
Corporate & Boardroom Portraits
Distinguished portraits of CEOs, directors, chancellors, and civic leaders. Painted to the exacting standards expected by boardrooms and institutional collections.
Family & Child Portraits
Intimate portraits that capture the personality and spirit of children and families. Painted from photographs or sittings to create a cherished keepsake.
Pet & Equestrian Portraits
Beautifully detailed oil paintings of beloved pets, horses, and companion animals. Each painting conveys the unique character and personality of the subject.
Memorial & Posthumous Portraits
Sensitive and respectful memorial portraits created from photographs. A meaningful way to honour the memory of a loved one through fine art.
Academic & Institutional Portraits
Portraits of chancellors, professors, benefactors, and distinguished alumni for universities, schools, and learned societies.
Why Hazel Loves Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is one of the most visually rewarding counties in England for a portraitist. The Cotswold AONB covers the eastern third — honey-coloured limestone villages like Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Painswick and the Slaughters that have set the visual register for English country portraiture for generations. To the west, the Severn Vale opens out, and beyond the river the ancient Forest of Dean and the Wye valley feel almost like a different country. For Hazel, working in Gloucestershire is working in landscapes that English painters have considered seriously for three hundred years.
She admires the cultural richness the county has built. The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum in Cheltenham holds an outstanding collection of British art and the largest Arts and Crafts collection outside London, with works tied to the Cotswold Movement and to Edward Bird and other Bristol School painters. The Holst Birthplace Museum in Cheltenham, the Nature in Art at Twigworth, and Berkeley Castle’s family portrait collection are among the places Hazel returns to when she is in the county.
Hazel’s Gloucestershire commissions cluster around the Cotswold villages and the eastern edge — Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cirencester, Tetbury — where the houses are made for portraits to live in. Cheltenham itself produces regular academic and professional portraits, often tied to Cheltenham Ladies’ College or the National Hunt racing community. Around Berkeley, Slimbridge and the Severn Vale, the commissions lean toward landowning and conservation-minded families, and equestrian work from the Beaufort and Cotswold Hunt countries is regular.
What Hazel loves most about Gloucestershire is the way her clients understand portraiture as part of a continuum. The county has been commissioning serious portraits for centuries, and her clients arrive with that history in mind.
How to Commission a Portrait from Gloucestershire
Commissioning a portrait from Hazel Morgan is a collaborative and enjoyable experience, regardless of where you are located in Gloucestershire. The process has been refined over hundreds of commissions to ensure a seamless experience for every client.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
The process begins with a complimentary consultation — by telephone, video call, or email — during which Hazel discusses your vision for the portrait. This covers the subject, preferred composition, size, background, clothing, and any particular details you would like to include. There is no obligation at this stage.
Step 2: Photographs & References
For clients in Gloucestershire, Hazel can work from professional photographs, high-quality personal photographs, or a combination of multiple reference images. She provides clear guidance on the types of photographs that produce the best results. Where feasible, live sittings can also be arranged.
Step 3: The Painting Process
Once the composition is agreed, Hazel begins painting. The process typically takes between six and twelve weeks depending on the complexity of the piece. Clients receive progress photographs at key stages so you can see the portrait taking shape and provide feedback before completion.
Step 4: Delivery & Framing
Completed portraits are professionally packaged for shipping. Shipping and framing costs are provided once the painting is complete. Hazel can also recommend master framers who specialise in fine art framing to complement your finished portrait. Clients in Gloucestershire typically receive their portrait within one to two weeks of completion.
Get in Touch for a Personalised Consultation in Gloucestershire
Every portrait commission is unique, and Hazel provides a personalised quotation based on your specific requirements. Factors such as the size of the canvas, the number of subjects, and the complexity of the composition are all discussed during an initial telephone consultation, which is entirely free and without obligation.
Hazel welcomes inquiries from clients in Gloucestershire and is happy to talk through your ideas at a time that suits you. Whether you have a clear vision or are simply exploring the possibility of commissioning a portrait, she looks forward to hearing from you.
Why Clients in Gloucestershire Choose Hazel Morgan
Hazel Morgan brings a rare combination of artistic excellence, professional reliability, and personal warmth to every commission. Here is what sets her apart:
Over 40 years of professional experience — Hazel has been painting portraits professionally since the early 1980s, amassing a body of work that spans hundreds of commissions for private, corporate, and institutional clients worldwide.
Award-winning recognition — Her work has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, and other prestigious venues. She is a member of several leading art societies.
A personal, one-to-one service — Unlike studio operations, every portrait is painted entirely by Hazel herself. You deal directly with the artist from first consultation through to delivery, ensuring your vision is faithfully realised.
UK and international shipping expertise — Hazel regularly delivers completed portraits to clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and beyond. Every painting is professionally packaged to arrive in perfect condition.
Complete satisfaction guaranteed — Hazel works closely with each client throughout the painting process. Progress images are shared at every stage, and adjustments are made until you are completely happy with the finished portrait.
Gloucestershire areas where Hazel’s clients live
Hazel’s commissions come from clients across the county, including in:
- Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and the northern Cotswolds
- Cirencester, Bibury, Coln St Aldwyns and the central Cotswolds
- Tetbury, Westonbirt and the southern Cotswolds
- Cheltenham, Charlton Kings and the Spa town villages
- Stroud, Painswick, Slad and the western valleys
- Berkeley, Slimbridge and the Severn Vale
- Tewkesbury, Bredon and the northern Vale
- Coleford, Lydney and the Forest of Dean
- Chipping Campden, Broadway edge and the Cotswold north
Ready to Commission Your Portrait?
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation conversation about commissioning a bespoke oil portrait — from live sittings at Hazel’s Wiltshire studio or from photographs, delivered across the UK.