Shapiro Fine Art

Traditional oil paintings by Fine Artist Derek Shapiro

Posts from the ‘Commissions’ category

‘ Chorlty ‘ Your Best Friend Painted In Oil

This is a painting of a pet dog called Chorlty, here you see him standing in his favourite spot with front feet on his chair next to the window. In the Terrier group, the Border Terrier is a small rough coated breed of dog. Initially bred because of their fearless nature, as a fox and vermin hunter. They are very affectionate, intelligent and obedient and make ideal pets.

An oil painting of a Border Terrier standing with it's front legs on a chair, looking out
‘Chorlty’

Oil on canvas panel 10″ x 8″

Paintings of your best friend or other then please get in touch.

To get in touch please click here

Landscape Painting ‘Italian Garden’

Commissioned by a client from London. After marrying and holding a reception in the garden the painting was presented as a surprise gift to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. I know the estate quite well as it is situated in my locality, the garden which is very formerly laid out reminded me very much of a Canaletto painting.

‘Italian Garden’

Oil on canvas 24 x 36 in

Commissions welcome, any subject



‘Whitmore Church’ Oil painting

This is a past painting of Saint Mary and All Saints Parish Church situated in Staffordshire, near to Newcastle Under Lyme. I was commissioned to paint the church by clients who’s son got married there and as the clock states at half past one on a sunny afternoon.

‘Saint Mary and All Saints Parish Church’

Oil on canvas

Commissions welcome, any subject

Drawings – Charcoal portrait study on paper.

It is said that you can count your true and trusted friends on one hand, this is one of them, I have known Fred for a lifetime who is a fine human being and has been added to my drawings page.

‘Fred’ aka Super Soul’

Pencil on paper 11.50 x 8.50 in

Commissions welcome, ask for details

More drawings here, https://wp.me/P2Ijh6-1O1

Charcoal Portrait Drawing

This is Don my latest drawing in charcoal which I have added to the drawings page, with the main aim of reviving my drawing skills and to deal with the observation of light and shade, in portraying the human head during the Covid pandemic.

‘Don aka ‘The Silver Fox’

Pencil on paper 8.50 x 11.50 in

Commissions welcome, ask for details

More drawings here, https://wp.me/P2Ijh6-1O1

Oil painting of Eilean Donan Castle Scotland

One of the most iconic images of Scotland and recognised the world over. This romantic castle which is situated on an island on the West Coast of Scotland, where the lochs of Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh meet is surrounded by some majestic scenery, one of the most visited castle’s and important attractions in the Scottish Highlands, a favourite haunt of mine on the West Coast that inspired me to paint on canvas and hangs in my gallery with a restored Victorian frame.

A romantic oil painting of a Castle on the West Coast of Scotland
‘By the Kyle of Lochalsh’ Eilean Donan Castle’

Oil on canvas panel

Painting available to purchase :: derek@shapirofineart.com

Commissions welcome, any subject

Oil on canvas panel of ‘Madeley Mill’

A local scene of Madeley Mill, a significant feature and well-known landmark of the village of Madeley which is situated in North Staffordshire. An old grain Mill built in the 19th Century and to be demolished roundabout 1980, saved by the developers and converted into apartments.

‘Madeley Mill‘

Oil on canvas panel 8 x 12 in

Should you be interested in this painting or like to commission a favourite landscape or any other subject you can contact me here