1 2 3 4 5 6		The first stage is to discuss your requirements and timescale; you may wish to send or email your own photos / sketches of what is required . We can then arrange a convenient time for the first visit.  This first meeting can take anything up to 3 hours . Hopefully we can agree most details at this time and work on some preliminary drawings and I tend to take lots of photographs.  You may already have ideas regarding size and composition ; consideration needs to be given to the foliage / time-of-year of any gardens. Most of the painting work can be carried out from sketches , layouts and photographs.  When details have been agreed I send a letter confirming your order , agreed details and delivery date . Occasionally it may require a second visit and more draft drawings. Prices are generally dependent upon size of artwork and complexity  of image.  The finished painting is then delivered to you window mounted and you but  unframed. Hopefully you will be pleased and delighted with the finished painting  -  work never leaves my studio until I am totally happy with the result .

		Paintings are presented double-mounted onto high quality acid free board ready for your own choice of frame. Advice can be given on a choice of frame and a local Fine Art Trade Guild framer can be recommended.  Guide prices are indicated below however this can vary depending upon the complexity and requirements. The whole process from first visit to final delivered work normally takes about 4-6 weeks I am able to travel nationally and internationally to work on commissions. Modest additional expenses are charged for long distance travel .

		Nick Essex specialises in figurative and architectural work producing distinctly English Watercolours. He brings over 20 years of painting experience as an accomplished artist to his work which is sought after by private clients and publishers.  Today his work is commissioned by private clients and he undertakes illustration work for print . He specialises in figurative and architectural watercolours, using many layers of translucent colour to portray extra ordinary detail and quality of light.

For information email " ask  @ nickessex . com "