Vikki Muse Artist
Custom oil paintings of your favourite pets and people, hand painted in richly pigmented oil paints and crafted to last a lifetime.
About the Artist
I have worked within the arts and creative industries throughout my career. After completing art college, I went on to earn a degree in Performance Costume and Make-up, before building a successful career in prosthetic make-up for television and film. I worked in specialist effects workshops, creating and painting prosthetics for productions including the BBC's Doctor Who.
Alongside my industry work, I have spent over 15 years teaching creative arts and make-up at degree level, developing a broad and highly skilled artistic practice.
My work is rooted in a fascination with faces—both human and animal. This has naturally evolved into my focus on oil painting, where I create modern, realistic portraits from photographic references. Combining my love of colour with premium, high-pigment oil paints, I carefully craft each piece to capture not only a true likeness, but also the presence, personality, and character of my subjects.
Each portrait is a one-of-a-kind oil painting, created to capture the individuality and presence of your pet or loved one. Working from your chosen photograph, I translate your image into a refined, contemporary piece using richly pigmented, professional-grade oil paints on canvas.
Availability
A limited number of commissions are accepted each month to ensure a highly considered, detail-focused process.
For time-sensitive commissions (such as gifts), early enquiry is strongly recommended.
Pricing
Each piece is individually created, with pricing based on size and complexity.
Oil portraits start from £150
Larger sizes — available on request
Multi-pet/ person portraits — priced individually
Framing options are available upon request.
Commissions
