Portrait Painter Nottinghamshire
Commission an oil portrait in Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire, from Sherwood Forest and the old ducal estates of the Dukeries to the Vale of Belvoir and the racing country around Newark.
The Art of Portrait Painting in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire and the wider Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire holds a remarkable concentration of historic English landscape in a small county. Sherwood Forest still survives in pockets — the Major Oak at Edwinstowe is over 800 years old — and the Dukeries north of Worksop, with Clumber, Welbeck and Thoresby, were once one of the densest groups of ducal estates in Europe. The Vale of Belvoir stretching south-east toward Leicestershire gives the county its other great landscape, gentle hunting country dotted with stone villages and Belvoir Castle on its commanding ridge.
Hazel admires the cultural seriousness of the county. Nottingham Castle, recently reopened after a major restoration, anchors the city’s art and design collection — including the largest holding of works by the Lacemaker artist Paul Sandby. The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum at Eastwood, the Newstead Abbey Byron archives, and the Harley Gallery at Welbeck round out a county where literary and visual culture have been closely entwined for centuries.
Hazel’s Nottinghamshire commissions tend to cluster in two geographies. Around the Dukeries — Worksop, Edwinstowe, Ollerton — she paints in handsome estate houses with deep family histories. Around the Vale of Belvoir and the racing country — Newark, Bingham, Cotgrave — the commissions are often equestrian or hunt-related, with families that have been involved in the Belvoir or Quorn hunt countries for generations. Nottingham itself produces a steady stream of academic portraits.
What Hazel most enjoys about Nottinghamshire is the literary consciousness her clients carry. Many Nottinghamshire households have a connection — direct or felt — to D.H. Lawrence, Byron or Robin Hood, and that narrative awareness produces unusually thoughtful briefs.
How to Commission a Portrait from Nottinghamshire
Commissioning a portrait from Hazel Morgan is a collaborative and enjoyable experience, regardless of where you are located in Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire, 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 Nottinghamshire typically receive their portrait within one to two weeks of completion.
Get in Touch for a Personalised Consultation in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire 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.
Nottinghamshire areas where Hazel’s clients live
Hazel’s commissions come from clients across the county, including in:
- Nottingham, West Bridgford and the city villages
- Newark-on-Trent, Southwell and the Trent valley
- Worksop, Edwinstowe and the Dukeries
- Ollerton, Tuxford and the central forest country
- Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield and the western county
- Beeston, Stapleford and the western Nottingham fringe
- Bingham, Cotgrave and the Vale of Belvoir
- Retford, Misterton and the northern villages
- Hucknall, Newstead and the Sherwood country
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.
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