Tom Wood

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COMMISSIONED PORTRAITS

A Selection of Commissioned Portraits. To commission or enquire about a portrait please press the enquire button below, thank you.

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COMMISSIONED PORTRAITS

Abstract Paintings

Pigeon Paintings 2011

Peacock Paintings 2009 -11

Chicken Paintings 2009-11

Portrait of Prof Malcolm Burrows (detail)

A detail from a recent portrait of the renowned zoologist Prof Malcolm Burrows FRS commissioned by Cambridge University.

Oil and acrylic on panel

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Portrait of Prof Malcolm Burrows FRS

Prof Burrows is a fellow of the Royal Society of London, a Member Academia Europaea and a Member of Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Munich, Germany. He has worked extensively in the USA, Australia and Germany.
The words above Professor Burrows are a facsimile of his laboratory notes from his most important experiment. He is surrounded by objects and diagrams used in his research.
The portrait hangs in the Balfour and Newton Library, Cambridge University.

Oil and acrylic on panel
60" x 34"

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Portrait of Prof John Taylor (detail)

A portrait of architect, planner and renowned academic Professor John Taylor. Whilst working at Columbia University Prof Taylor was one of the originators of Game Theory originally applied to urban planning and now used widely.

Oil and acrylic on panel

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Portrait of Prof John Taylor

The background incorporates elements from Prof Taylor's inluential book on Game Theory. His hands are held in a characteristic pose as he explains a complex point.

Oil and acrylic on panel
60" x 32"

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Portrait of Prof Andy Adam detail

A portrait commisioned by the Royal College of Radiologists to mark the retirement of their influential and highly respected President, Prof Andy Adam.

Oil and acrylic on panel

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Portrait of Prof Andy Adam

Prof Adam has served as President of eight national and international societies including the Royal College of Radiologists and the European Society of Radiology.

He has received numerous honours and awards, including fourteen eponymous lectures, honorary Fellowship of fifteen national radiological societies and four gold medals. Professor Adam’s contribution to medical research has been recognised by the award of Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
In the painting I have tried to not only suggest Prof Adam's notable medical achievements but also his proud Cypriot heritage.

Oil and acrylic on panel
60cm x 48cm

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Portrait of Lord Winston

Portrait of Lord Winston the noted obstetrician and pioneer of fertility treatment. Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, the background in the painting makes reference to his work and research.

Oil and acrylic on panel
46" x 44"

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Portrait of Alan Bennett

A painting of the noted author and playwright commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery.
The bag of apples refers to the past, the plug is a reference to the present and the background is intended as a stage set.

Oil on panel
44" x 48"

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Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales

A portrait of the present heir to the British throne on permanent loan to the National Portrait Gallery. The various elements in the portrait can signify numerous things whereas the three heads are a direct reference to Van Dycks portrait of King Charles I.

Oil on panel
60" x 62"

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Artist and portrait

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Portrait of Arthur Haigh

Portrait of the renowned collector and connoisseur, Arthur Haigh. He was a loyal and profilic patron of the work of many young artists in the north of England. The painting was bequeathed to the collection of Leeds University Art Gallery.

Acrylic on canvas
42" x 50"

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portraits in the studio

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Portrait of Barbara Windsor

Portrait of the popular and noted actress Barbara Windsor.
The painting was undertaken as part of a TV programme on portraits.
The background uses motifs from the Stratford East Theater where the actress began her career.

Acrylic and charcoal on canvas
28" x 34"

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Sitter with portrait

The sitter, Barbara Windsor with her portrait on the Eastenders set.

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Study of Sir Shridath (Sonny) Ramphal

Study for a portrait commissioned by the University of Warwick.

Oil on Paper
12" x 8"

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Portrait of Sir Shridath (Sonny) Ramphal

Commissioned by the University of Warwick to mark the retirement of Sir Sonny Ramphal as Chancellor.
A former foreign minister to Guyana he is best known for his long service as Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Oil on panel
36" x 48"

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Sheffield Hallam University Triptych

From left to right the sitters are Richard Gregory OBE, former Chair, Prof Lord Winston, former Chancellor and Prof Diana Greene CBE former Vice Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University.

Oil on panel
72" x 108"

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Portrait of Professor William Ritchie

A portrait of the retiring Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University.

Oil and acrylic on panel
36" x 42"

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Portrait of Professor William Ritchie detail

Oil and acrylic on panel

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Portrait of Daphne and Tom Minihane

Commissioned by Jersey Museum.
Daphne and Tom Minihane worked very much as a team however the commission was to honour the numerous charitable acheivements of Daphne Minihane.

Oil on panel
38" x 32"

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Portrait of David Smith, Bishop of Bradford

Commissioned by the Diocese of Bradford this is a portrait to mark the retirement of David Smith, Lord Bishop of Bradford.
The background features the words from a favourite prayer.

Oil on panel
42" x 60"

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Portrait of Prof Peter Brook

Commissioned by Yale University this is a portrait of the first Director of the Yale Centre for Humanities.
The background depicts a view from Prof Brook's office and a panel making reference to his New England heritage. The unusual format of the painting was determined by it's position above a large ornate fireplace.

Oil on panel
24" x 50"

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Portrait of Elaine Wood

A watercolor and gouache portrait of my wife.

Gouache
20" x 28"

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Portrait of Elaine Wood detail

Gouache

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Portrait of Graham Ranger

An informal portrait of my friend, former colleague and presently Director of the British School in Delhi

Oil and acrylic on panel
22" x 30"

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Portrait of Toby Wynne and Maisie

Portrait of barrister Toby Wynne and his favourite dog Maisie, the background is the view from their house.

Oil and acrylic on panel
42" x 50"

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Portrait of Elizabeth Wrisdale

A portrait commissioned by the National Trust to commemorate Elizabeth Wrisdale's restoration of the gardens at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire.
The painting is on permanent display in the library at Gunby Hall.

Oil on panel
40" x 32"

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Portrait of Rufus Mitchell

One of a pair of portraits of two brothers. Each child was asked to hold their favourite thing, Rufus chose the pet dog and William a toy.

Oil and acrylic on panel
42" x 32"

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Portrait of William Mitchell

Oil and acrylic on panel
42" x 32"

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Portrait of Robert Hall

Drawing of friend and colleague presented to mark his retirement from his post as Director of Museums and Galleries in Kirklees.

Gouache, pastel and ink on paper
32" x 26"

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Portrait of Mike Hughes

Gallery owner, art dealer, punk poet, writer, union activist this drawing was undertaken after seeing a portrait I painted of Mike 25 years earlier.

Charcoal and watercolor on paper
28" x 23"

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Portrait of Mia Cheng

Portrayed in the 'Chinese Style' and executed in Hong Kong, this portrait was a commission from the sitter, a renowned former Shanghai model.

Pencil and watercolour on paper
22" x 30"