Spitting Image is a supplier of hand-painted oil paintings on canvas. There are a variety of styles and subjects which are of a very high quality. We can turn all pictures or photos into custom made hand-painted paintings.

There are a number of companies offering "Original" Oil Paintings at prices "too good to be true". Paintings from these companies are often computer generated, and "re-touched" to look, original. Be absolutely assured that every Painting from Spitting Image is 100% original, of the highest quality and 100% hand-painted, by professionally trained Artists.

 50% Deposit required when placing an order.

African art has received broad interest in recent years, and contemporary African art has become extremely popular. Zimbabwe, a southern African country whose name literally means “the house of stone,” is known for its remarkable stone sculptors. Some Shona sculptors are considered to be among the top sculptors in the world. Semi-abstract sculptures created by artists of the country’s largest ethnic group can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The Shona sculptors' work is inspired by their deeply-held spiritual beliefs, folklore and daily life, and have in turn inspired many western artists. It is believed that Pablo Picasso may have been influenced by this art form. While modern in inspiration, their sculptures are created much as they were thousands of years ago. The sculptors use simple chisels to “release” the spirits of the stone.

We at Spitting Image are now displaying a beautiful collection of this sculpture.  It has to be seen to be appreciated.

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Oils are a fantastic medium for portrait painting because of the rich flesh colours that can be created. And now commissioning oil portraits of family members has never been easier. All you need to do is email us a photograph or two for us to work from and we’ll do the rest. As with all our paintings, your portrait will be custom-made to your requirements. Should you wish you can choose your own exact dimensions and of course choose to add or omit objects into the painting. Finally, you might want to change the background of your portrait and the clothes you’re in to create a different style and feel, which can really look amazing.

For an extra special gift, why not get one of our professional artists at Spitting Image to paint a beautiful oil portrait? Your finished oil portrait will really prove to be a timeless and memorable present. Naturally, we paint all subjects in their best possible light and photographs of your finished portrait will be forwarded for your approval prior to delivery. Portraits of loved ones and animals make very special unique and personalised presents thereby making them perfect for Christmas, Birthday, Wedding and Anniversary presents.