Testimonials

Testimonial

"I was given a surprise birthday present by my friends this year - a drawing session with Simon. I didn't know what to expect since I had never been drawn before, and I was a little nervous.

However, Simon was a wonderful, calm and compassionate artist who made me feel at ease. He produced incredible work and it was truly one of the most empowering experiences of my life. I would recommend this to anyone struggling to accept their bodies or just looking for a long-lasting memory. Thank you very much, Simon."

Miss E

(Posted with the sitter's permission)

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"I have know Simon for many years. I have never been drawn before nor commissioned a 'portrait' from a figurative artist. When Simon offered this service when lockdown happened I thought it would be fun to 'push one's boundaries a bit'. Simon is an accomplished artist and I am very pleased with the framed result which is now hanging on my office wall. The 'Zoom sitting' was fun and went quite quickly. I would happily recommend Simon to anyone contemplating having a contemporary portrait undertaken"



Bill

(Posted with the sitter's permission)

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"Sitting for portraits drawn and painted by the talented artist Simon Goss was an almost Zen-like experience. It was calming with a little friendly conversation. Holding poses for up to 20 minutes during that hour under his expert eye was an experience to be remembered. And the results were superb!

It happened via Zoom but, nevertheless, it was just as it might have been had we been in the same room. His website shows his large catalogue of superb work. I can recommend sitting for him whether clothed or nude. Don't miss out!"

David

(Posted with the sitter's permission)

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"I recently stumbled across Simon's work and instantly fell in love with the way he communicates people's personalities through his art.  I am not a professional model but the experience of being illustrated so intimately was so empowering for me.  The whole session flowed from my initial awkward, slightly self conscious poses, to feeling like a Goddess as I was patiently encourage to allow the paintings to flow.  The fact that Simon is so professional made the session even more comfortable.  By far one of the most exciting things I have ever done, with a beautiful memory of where I am today and where I have come from, Thank you!! "

Vicky

(Posted with the sitter's permission)

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“I was introduced to the versatile, Brynaman born and bred artist – Simon Goss through ‘Facebook’ where a friend of mine, Welsh Fashion Celebrity - Huw Fash shared a portrait of himself painted recently by Simon.

Simon’s paintings are exceptionally realistic and capture the multifaceted characteristics of his subjects, sincerely and brimming full of life.  Arranging to have portraits of my mother and father was easy, convenient and reasonably priced. Simon chatted and sketched with ease over Zoom while my parents sat comfortably at home in their lounge and consequently we have as a family in the year 2020 an amazing gift of two wonderful portraits that will be appreciated over the years to come. I am extremely pleased with the finished portraits. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Simon.” 

Ceri

(Posted with the sitter's permission)

Tysteb

"Mi ddes ar draws yr artist cain amryddan - Simon Goss sy’n enedigol o Frynaman wrth i’r dylunydd ffasiwn a cyflwynydd teledu - Huw Fash rhannu ei bortread ar ‘Facebook’. Mae lluniau Simon Goss yn hynod o realistic ac yn dangos cymeriad amlochrog eu ngoddrychau yn driw ac yn llawn bywyd. 

Mi roedd trefnu i gael portreadau o fy mam a’n nhad yn hawdd,hwylus a rhesymol eu pris. Sgwrsiodd Simon yn glen dros Zoom tra’n braslunio’r lluniau wrth i’m rhieni eistedd yn gyfforddus yn eu lolfa. Ac felly mae gennom ni fel teulu anrhegion arbennig ar gyfer nadolig 2020 a portreadau a wneith y teulu werthfawrogi dros y blynyddoedd sydd i ddod. Mi rwyf yn bles dros ben gyda’r lluniau gorffonedig. Diolch o galon Simon. "

Ceri

(Wedi'i bostio gyda chaniatâd yr eisteddwr)

Sit for me

If you've ever  considered having your portrait painted,  or to have a loved one commemorated, I am taking online commissions via Zoom or in person sittings. Contact me to arrange a session where I will make sketches and take screenshots while we talk.

I will then paint an original portrait on stretched wrapped-edge canvas  using the source material. I can offer this service for Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.

Conventional portrait prices

Small (400x300mm) - £750

Medium (500x400mm) - £1,250

Large/Double portrait (600x450mm) - £1,750

All prices are unframed and do not include postage. Framing can be arranged on request.