Some places become part of who we are.
The street where you first met.
The river where you learned to row.
The skyline that welcomed you every morning.
The family home filled with generations of memories.
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The building where your business began.
These places deserve more than a photograph. They deserve a painting that captures not only how they looked, but how they felt. Gill creates bespoke commissioned paintings for private collectors, businesses and organisations, transforming meaningful places, memories and experiences into original contemporary artwork that will be enjoyed for generations.
WHY COMMISSION
GILL STORR
Gill's paintings are recognised for their ability to capture atmosphere rather than simply appearance.
Collectors often comment:
"It reminds me of somewhere."
"Every time I look, I discover something new."
This emotional connection lies at the heart of every commission. Created for a private collector or a corporate client, each painting is designed to become more meaningful over time.
THE PERFECT ANNIVERSARY GIFT
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Some of the most personal commissions I create are for anniversaries. A favourite place, where you first met, your wedding or honeymoon destination, a much-loved view or somewhere that simply holds special memories can become the inspiration for a completely original Gill Storr artwork.
Created especially for you, each commission transforms those memories into a one-of-a-kind contemporary painting that can be enjoyed for many years to come.
​PRIVATE COMMISSIONS
Every commission begins with a conversation.
Gill takes time to understand the story behind the place, the people connected to it and the emotions you want the painting to capture.
Rather than simply reproducing a photograph, she draws upon atmosphere, light, movement and memory to create a painting that reflects the experience of the place itself.
Private commissions have celebrated:
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Wedding and anniversary gifts
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Family homes
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Favourite cities and holiday destinations
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Landscapes and coastlines
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River scenes
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Rowing and sailing clubs
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Places where families have lived for generations
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Meaningful life events
Each painting is individually created and no two commissions are ever the same.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
The Creative Process
Every commissioned painting follows a collaborative process designed to create artwork that is both personal and timeless.
Initial Conversation
Every commission begins by discussing your ideas, the location and the story behind it.
Research & Inspiration
Gill gathers photographs where appropriate, along with personal memories, observations, sketches and reference material to fully understand the atmosphere and significance of the place.
Design Development
Initial ideas are developed before work begins on the final painting.
Creating the Artwork
Working in her signature mixed-media style, Gill layers colour, texture and expressive marks to build a painting inspired by lived experience rather than photographic accuracy.
Completion & Delivery
Each finished painting is professionally presented and ready to become part of your home, business or collection with professional hanging an option.
CORPORATE COMMISSIONS
Original artwork has the power to tell a company's story.
Gill works with businesses, organisations and commercial clients to create bespoke paintings that celebrate architecture, heritage, people and place.
Corporate commissions can commemorate:
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Company headquarters
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Historic buildings
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Landmark anniversaries
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Corporate milestones
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Hospitality venues
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Educational institutions
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Sporting organisations
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Rowing clubs
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Waterfront developments
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Hotels and luxury residential spaces
Every commission is carefully developed to create artwork that reflects the character, history and identity of the organisation.
FREQUENTLY COMMISSIONED SUBJECTS
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Contemporary cityscapes
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River Thames paintings
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Landscapes
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Coastal scenes
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Figurative paintings
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Architectural subjects
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Corporate buildings
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Sporting venues
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Historic locations
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Places of personal significance
BEGIN YOUR COMMISSION
If you have a place that has shaped your life—or your organisation's story—Gill would be delighted to discuss creating a bespoke original painting.
Every commission starts with a conversation.
Whether you have a clear vision or simply an idea, Gill will guide you through the process from concept to completed artwork.
