If you are considering a Black & White portrait of yourself or your loved ones, you're in the right place. I specialise in creating detailed, high-quality portraits that truly bring your vision to life.

How It Works

1. Initial Contact & Agreement

- To begin, simply fill out the contact form below with your commission details. I will get in touch to discuss your project and provide a quote.

- Once you approve the quote, a £20 deposit is required, which will be deducted from the final cost of your portrait.

2. Secure Your Spot

- After the quote is agreed upon, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on the waiting list. This confirms your order and allows me to begin working on your project when your spot becomes available.

- Please note that commissions take approximately 2 to 5 weeks to complete, depending on the complexity of the design. I can only work on one to two commissions at a time, so there may be a waiting period. I kindly ask that you refrain from inquiring about timing during this period.

- If your commission is a gift or needed for a special occasion, please contact me directly, and I will try to accommodate your timeline, depending on my current workload.

3. Creating Your Portrait

- Once your commission is underway, I will send you updates on the progress of your portrait. These updates may also be shared on my social media, unless you request privacy.

4. Final Payment & Delivery

- Upon completion of the portrait, I will contact you to arrange a viewing of the finished artwork. Any minor adjustments can be made at this stage.

- The remaining 50% of the payment is due once the portrait is completed.

Key Information:

- Shipping: Shipping is included in the final price, and I offer worldwide delivery. All items are declared at their purchase value for export purposes, and under no circumstances will shipping or customs documents be falsified.

- Payments: Payments are accepted through PayPal or Revolut only.

- Style: I create portraits in my signature black and white style. Unfortunately, I do not accept requests for coloured artwork.

- Planning: It is important to plan ahead as commissions take time. I will guide you through the process and provide a contract for the production of your portrait.

- Need Help with Ideas?: If you are unsure about what you want, do not worry! Let me know what you are thinking or share which of my previous works you like. We will work together to refine the concept.

Ready to get started?

Fill out the contact form below by completing all sections or email me directly at art@melinagiagou.com and I will be in touch to discuss your custom portrait commission. I cannot wait to bring your vision to life!