Podi has been an artist since childhood (and she isn’t a spring chicken anymore!). Her experience is extensive, and you can receive a huge amount of guidance in just one hour with her.

Being an artist is more than a vocation — it is an investment in vision, voice and value. At “Art by Podi Lawrence”, every brushstroke and graphite line is a deliberate act of translation: of light into shadow, observation into emotion, moment into legacy. When you choose to commission or collect original work, you are not buying decoration; you are acquiring an irreplaceable record of human perception and skill.

Why choose an artist-crafted piece?

• Originality: Each painting and drawing is a singular object, shaped by the artist’s hand, experience and intent. No two works are interchangeable; ownership means holding something unique.

• Depth and presence: Hand-made art delivers a tactile, visual presence that prints and mass-produced items cannot match. Original oils and pencil portraits reveal subtleties — texture, layering, the subtlest tonal shifts — that reward close, repeated viewing.

• Emotional connection: Artists distil emotion into form and colour. Whether it is a nature-inspired composition or an intimate portrait, a handmade piece becomes a conduit for memory, feeling and atmosphere in your space.

• Appreciation potential: Fine art by considered practitioners often sustains or grows in cultural and monetary value. Collecting original work is both a personal pleasure and a prudent cultural investment.

• Bespoke storytelling: Commissions allow you to capture a likeness, a place or a mood tailored to your specifications. The result is a work that tells your story while bearing the unmistakable imprint of professional artistry.

What Art by Podi Lawrence brings to your collection

• Mastery across media: From delicate pencil sketches to richly layered traditional oils, the practice balances technical precision with expressive nuance.

• Nature and shadow-inspired aesthetics: The work explores light, form and atmosphere to create pieces that are quietly powerful and visually arresting.

• Exclusive residency pieces: Limited works produced during residencies in the UK and Canada offer provenance and rarity — art with place, context and a story.

• Professional service: Clear communication, tailored commissions and dependable delivery ensure a seamless buying experience from first enquiry to installation.

Owning original art changes the way you live in a room. It invites conversation, anchors memory and elevates environment. If you value craft, authenticity and lasting beauty, investing in an artist’s work is a decisive, enriching choice.

Discover available originals and commission opportunities at Art by Podi Lawrence — secure a meaningful piece for your collection before it goes.