Collection: Portrait Commissions - Custom Portrait Vases from Photographs

These hand-sculpted clay portrait vases are unique, made-to-order commissions created to celebrate the people we love most. Perfect for special anniversaries, milestone birthdays, weddings, and meaningful occasions, each vase is carefully sculpted by figurative portrait artist Francis Underwater - that's me! - in my Home studio (Leicestershire, UK). I work from photographs so it's extremely convenient - all you need to do is send me the images and I'll do the rest!

These portrait vases are lovingly handmade, tactile works of art designed to be held, displayed, and lived with and loved. They are fully functional vessels, suitable for fresh or dried flowers, or can be enjoyed as a stand-alone statement piece in the home.

Whether you’re marking a wedding anniversary, celebrating a husband’s big 5-0, or gifting something deeply personal, these bespoke clay portrait vases are a lasting, heartfelt meaningful way to honour someone special.

"Hi Francis. He has arrived - and I am sooooooooo thrilled with the final result... I can't thank you enough, best idea I have had for years."

"Wow this is amazing!! He's gonna loose his mind haha thank you so much"

"Thank you so so much it’s absolutely perfect you did such a good job at bringing him to life, I am so glad I chose you to do this . I could not be happier, Thank you so much x"

"He captured my brother’s likeness in extreme detail. 10/10 would buy again."