{"product_id":"ceramic-portrait-commissions","title":"Ceramic Portrait Commission – 50% Deposit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour character. Interpreted in clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommission a unique hand-built ceramic portrait, individually created from photographs in the distinctive Sculpted Souls style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortrait commissions start from £395. The £197.50 price shown above represents the 50% deposit for a standard commission.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact me before purchasing your deposit so we can discuss and agree your portrait commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach portrait is sculpted by hand to capture character, personality and recognisable features rather than attempting photographic realism. The result is a completely individual ceramic sculpture, with the expressive surfaces, texture and imperfections that are central to my work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're interested in commissioning a portrait, please get in touch first. We'll discuss who the portrait is of, what you're looking for and any features that are particularly important to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we've agreed the commission, I'll ask you to provide several clear reference photographs - ideally including front, three-quarter and side views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll then interpret the sitter in clay in my own Sculpted Souls style. Features such as hairstyle, glasses, expression and clothing can all help bring their individual character into the finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBespoke ceramic portraits start from \u003cstrong\u003e£395\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e50% deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e is payable once your commission has been agreed, with the remaining balance due before collection or dispatch. Delivery is charged separately where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: Any pickup availability shown on this page relates to Shopify's checkout settings. Your finished portrait will be ready for collection or dispatch within the timescale agreed for your commission.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimescale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs every portrait is individually hand-built, dried, fired and finished, commissions will normally take approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6-8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e from the point the commission is agreed. I'll discuss the expected completion date with you before you pay your deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn original interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted Souls portraits are original works of art rather than exact reproductions of photographs. Your finished sculpture will be my interpretation of the sitter in the Sculpted Souls style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations in form, surface, colour and expression are part of the handmade character of each piece, making every portrait completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs I Am\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait shown here is my ceramic self-portrait, \u003cem\u003eAs I Am\u003c\/em\u003e, selected for the \u003cstrong\u003eNo. 35 Gallery Portrait Online Exhibition 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterested in a commission?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"mailto:sculptedsouls@outlook.com?subject=Ceramic%20Portrait%20Commission%20Enquiry\" title=\"Enquire about a ceramic portrait commission\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtact me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to tell me a little about the person you'd like me to create and what you have in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll discuss your ideas personally before confirming your commission. Once everything is agreed, I'll invite you to return here to pay the 50% deposit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease don't purchase the deposit until your commission has been agreed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sculpted Souls","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53978976649544,"sku":null,"price":197.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/3128\/6856\/files\/20260807_170445.jpg?v=1788459810","url":"https:\/\/sculptedsouls.com\/products\/ceramic-portrait-commissions","provider":"Sculpted Souls","version":"1.0","type":"link"}