Commissions

I offer commissions of various types, ranging from watercolour home or business portraits, to fully abstract works in a chosen colour palette. I am also available for limited bespoke works, as well as 1-2-1 urban sketching tuition in pen and watercolour and beginner-friendly group functions.

Commissions are undertaken on a limited availability basis. A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required on any artwork commission in order to cover the artist’s basic time commitment.

Watercolour illustration of a city skyline with tall buildings, church steeples, and a cloudy sky, using bright colors and loose lines.
Watercolour illustration of a city skyline with tall buildings, church steeples, and a cloudy sky, using bright colors and loose lines.
A colourful watercolour painting of a city street scene in Ipswich with a church tower, a bold beech tree with yellow leaves, and buildings with cobbles and intricate window patterns.
Abstract colourful painting with splashes of pink, yellow, purple, blue, black lines, and various shapes.

Acrylic Abstract Commissions

from £200.00

I offer abstract commissions, either fully non-representational works or expressive interpretations of urban spaces. Simply provide a colour palette that resonates with you, and allow the abstraction to unfold. Each piece is created spontaneously and intuitively, shaped by movement, rhythm, and layered colour and texture rather than strict structure. The result is a one-of-a-kind, signed original artwork - energetic, atmospheric, and impossible to replicate. Ideal for lovers of abstract art or those drawn to particular tones and moods, these pieces bring bold yet considered character to homes, studios, and professional spaces alike.

Commissions can be created at any scale - from intimate pieces to large-scale statement works ideal for offices, commercial interiors, or expansive home settings. I can also develop cohesive series or colour-matched collections to suit a specific space or project.

Prices start at £200 for a 40 × 40 canvas

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COMMISSION AN ARTWORK

A5 Watercolour Commissions
(Home or location)

from £120.00

A bespoke pen and watercolour artwork of your home, business, or a place close to your heart. Created from your photos (or an arranged visit at extra cost), each piece is interpreted in loose, expressive linework and vibrant watercolour to capture the unique character and feeling of your chosen location. A thoughtful, one-of-a-kind artwork and a beautiful way to celebrate meaningful spaces.

Prices start at £120 for an unframed A5 original. Lead time: 3–4 weeks (plus an additional 2 weeks for optional mounting and framing). See below for some examples of completed commissions.

How It Works

  1. Choose Your Place
    Select a home or meaningful location you’d like turned into an original pen and watercolour artwork.

  2. Send Your Reference Photos
    Email several clear photos of the building or place. These will be used as visual reference to capture its character and details. (In-person visits can be arranged for an additional fee.) Please also specify if there is a particular view or perspective you would like used.

  3. Creation Process
    I interpret your chosen place in my signature loose, colourful watercolour style with expressive pen linework, focusing on atmosphere and essence rather than strict realism.

  4. Delivery Timeline
    Your artwork will be completed within 3–4 weeks. If you choose mounting and framing, please allow an additional 2 weeks.

  5. Receive Your Original Artwork
    You’ll receive a one-of-a-kind original painting, ready to display or gift!

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COMMISSION AN ARTWORK

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A person is holding a framed watercolor painting of the historic Churchman House, titled "Rest," in front of the actual brick house building that it depicts, with a bright blue sky and autumn leaves in the background.
A person spray painting a graffiti mural on a wall featuring colourful mountain ranges and abstract shapes.
Colourful graffiti on a wall with abstract shapes and bold outlines, featuring green, blue, yellow, gray, and black colors.

Bespoke Projects

Alongside my painting commissions, I also take on bespoke creative projects of all kinds - from mural work and street art to commercial commissions and one-off individual requests. Whether you’re a business looking for a distinctive visual statement, a homeowner wanting a custom piece for your space, or someone with an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into a box, I approach each project collaboratively and with fresh creative energy. Every piece is thoughtfully designed to reflect your vision while staying true to my expressive, characterful style. If you have something in mind, I’d love to hear about it and explore what we can create together.

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Colourful watercolour illustration of a two-story house with a blue roof, pink walls, and multiple windows, set in a green yard with trees and a small border of flowers in the foreground.
A watercolour painting of a house with a red roof, purple accents, and a front yard with a path, surrounded by trees and bushes with colourful leaves.
Watercolour painting of a church tower with a pointed spire, surrounded by trees, with a blue sky above and lush greenery below.
Watercolour painting of a green boat with the registration number LN 468, featuring purple windows, docked at a harbor in Kings Lynn. The artist's signature and date 'J Cassidy 26' are visible at the bottom right.
A watercolour painting of Norwich city skyline with various buildings, including a tall spire and a tower, under a blue sky with clouds.
Watercolour painting of a pink and purple apartment building with trees and bushes outside, blue sky in the background.
A colourful watercolour painting of a city street scene with a church tower, a bold beech tree with yellow leaves, and buildings with cobbles and intricate window patterns. Signed by artist Joe Cassidy.
Watercolour painting of a peaceful village scene with houses featuring red-tiled roofs, a bridge, and surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs under a blue sky. Norwich city art.

Workshops and Tuition

I offer watercolour and pen tuition in urban sketching, sharing the techniques and approaches I use in my own cityscape work. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to loosen up your style, my sessions focus on confident linework, capturing atmosphere, and using expressive colour to bring buildings and streets to life. Having already led successful urban sketching workshops, I create relaxed, supportive sessions that encourage experimentation and help you trust your own mark-making. From learning how to simplify complex architecture to developing a more fluid watercolour approach, the aim is to help you sketch with freedom, character, and confidence.

1-2-1 and group sessions available (Groups to be arranged in advance).

1hr ‘Studio Session’ 1-2-1: £35

3hr ‘Workshop’ 1-2-1: £75

All materials provided.

Please get in contact below or using the contact page - I look forward to hearing from you!

Beginner Acrylic Workshops

A person is standing at an easel, drawing or painting. The room appears to be an art studio or classroom, with artwork and posters on the walls and several tables with art supplies.

I also offer beginner friendly acrylic workshops teaching basic acrylic technique, guiding you through the process of painting a pre-chosen subject step by step. This includes learning fundamentals such as underpainting, blending, layering, and composition; as well as general advice throughout the session on how to perfect your very own artwork to take home!

I am available for tuition hire of groups of up to 20, both for corporate and private functions. No artistic skills needed! I pride myself on offering relaxed tuition to beginners and artists alike, in a friendly, non judgemental, and constructive environment.

Workshop duration 2-3 hours. Prices start at £30 pp plus travel. All materials provided.

Tuition Feedback:

“Relaxed and encouraging”

“Excellent teacher and ambience”

“Good fun and informative”

“Great class - 100% recommend”

Let's Work Together

Fill out the contact form with some simple details - you can add any additional details of the commission request you may want to include at the bottom. (E.g. details of desired subject, size and media/colours)

You can also upload any images that will help your describe your commission request in more detail, such as locations, compositions or previous work of mine.

I look forward to hearing from you!