Private Commissions

Hatty creates surreal, custom-painted artworks, embarking on a creative journey with each client to bring their vision to life. Her commissions—designed for private homes, offices, and public spaces—are deeply imaginative and thoughtfully tailored to each environment. She also offers intimate live-painting sessions with families, capturing them within their own space to craft bespoke pieces that reflect the unique rhythm and atmosphere of their home life.

PRIVATE PAINTING COMMISSIONS

LIVE FAMILY PORTRAITS

A woman in an orange blazer working on a collage, adding a cut-out picture of a mouse wearing jewelry and a dress to her art piece surrounded by various papers and artwork.

Hatty working in her studio

Private Painting
Commissions

Hatty has undertaken a wide range of private painting commissions, each an artistic journey shaped by her client’s vision. Working closely with individuals, she creates highly personalised, symbolic, and surreal artworks that tell a story—whether capturing a cherished memory, a passion, or a deeper narrative. With her distinctive, dreamlike style, Hatty blends intricate detail with expressive flourishes, ensuring each piece is as unique as the story it tells.

Julian Maier
Surreal portrait

Julian & Hatty

The Fall of Icarus and the Rise of the Phoenix

This vibrant surreal art piece was commissioned by the renowned art collector Gunther de Temple. Mixed media, 2018, 81cm x 112cm.

Garnier - Chedotal Family metaphor 1, 2 part series acrylic on canvas, 120cm x120cm

This exquisite 2 part series family painting is inspired by a metaphoric storyline created by Michelle Garnier - Chedotal. Each member of the family having chosen their own character, the life lesson to learn and gift to their world in images and symbols holding each other’s in their growth with awe and deep awareness.

Garnier - Chedotal Family metaphor 2, 2 part series acrylic on canvas, 120cm x120cm

Pip and Skye Poly commissioned this surreal painting of Pip and Skye as a gift for her husband. Pip and Skye are seen here camping reading newspapers in the family's favorite location in the newspaper. Lots of personal bespoke elements are woven into this painting in a natural reportage way.

Pip and Skye Poly commissioned this surreal painting of Pip and Skye as a gift for her husband. Pip and Skye are seen here camping reading newspapers in the family's favorite location in the newspaper. Lots of personal bespoke elements are woven into this painting in a natural reportage way.

Live Family Portraits

Capturing the warmth and personality of a family in real time, Hatty’s live family portraits are a unique way to mark a special occasion or create a lasting memory. Her expressive and fluid style ensures each portrait reflects the spirit of the moment, making it a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake. Hatty can even visit clients in their homes, creating an intimate and relaxed setting where families can be portrayed in a space that holds meaning for them.

COMMISSIONS

Raydin Family
Surreal portrait

Newbury Family
Surreal portrait

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