Portrait Testimonials

"This is just a quick note to say I'll be adding more images and customer testimonials in the coming weeks. Refocusing on custom portraits so lots more to come. Thanks!" Vincent Keeling - 16 April 2025

And by the way, if you've landed on this page and are curious about what's involved in commission a portrait painting, then here's a link to my Main Portrait Painting Commission Page. 

Portrait Painting of Dr. Darragh Moran now hanging in Cork University Hospital

"Hi Vincent... Just letting you know the portrait of Darragh was very well received at the class reunion. Everyone, including all the family, was just amazed at the likeness you captured so thanks again..." Sarah Moran, 2024

"Dear Vincent 

Thank you so much for the painting you did. It is truly incredible, so vivid. You really captured his smile and personality- it really came through. We had a lovely event in UCC to remember him and showcase the painting, which will be hung in CUH next month.

Thank you so much for your skill and talent…"

Eric Kelleher

“Morning Vincent, hope you had a lovely Christmas? Just wanted to thank you for the lovely portrait you painted… My husband said you caputured him 100 percent. Anyone who has seen it, loves it. Once again, thank you! Melanie and Shay x” 

December 2024 - Dublin, Ireland

Almost got in trouble on this portrait above as I didn't at first realise, when cropping the photo, that we would all be in trouble, unless every single one of those stripes in the pilot's uniform were included. Couldn't have my handy brushwork demoting Shay's hard-earned stripes and well-deserved rank as Captain! A good example of the importance of taking a bit of time chatting about the portrait commission up front, before launching into paint.

Portrait of Leonard Cohen

“Leonard has arrived and it us such a beautiful image it moved me to tears. Thank you so much for this excellent piece.”

Joy Bratherton, 2016
Crewe, Cheshire, UK

 

I saw the portraits today, which looked really great … M’s mother who has come over described the portraits as 'sutekki' which when used to describe clothes in Japanese means something like smart/ stunning / elegant - so she was obviously very pleased, too. Daniel G. 

United Kingdom - 2018

If memory serves these were both portraits painted on 30x40cm linen canvas. And I have to say I really liked the graphic quality of how the traditional Japanese dress framed the profile of the girl's face above. Kind of made it an extra interesting portrait to paint. 

Portrait Painting of Paul Newman, 50x50cm oil on linen.

"Got the picture's yesterday and they are beautiful bro . The only thing is now is finding the best place to put them , I put them up just to show you I got them but I will keep looking and if I see another one I like I will let you know Vincent . Thanks again bro 👌!! Kieran !"

Kieran McGrath 19 August 2015
Belfast, Northern Ireland

 

 

THE PYRIMID TEXTS
“I gave my friend, writer Geoff Thompson the original today, he was over the moon. When it's framed it will look even better, I've just emailed him your name and details All the best, I will be in touch Warner“

Warner Stephens, 2015
London, UK

 

 

Amy Winehouse original painting

“Hi Vincent, Amy arrived today, very well packaged and in perfect order. To say I am pleased would be an understatement. Thank You. All the best. Martin”

Martin Fitzpatrick, Oct 2015
Co Clare, Ireland