ABOUT
Jo Pendered is a portrait and figurative artist working mainly in oils. When not fulfilling commissioned portraits she likes painting the human form.

Most of her working life was spent supporting her children as a professional photographer. In 2010 she won a British Institute of Professional Photographers award for promising newcomer in children’s photography.

Like many, the pandemic enabled Jo to revisit painting for the first time since leaving college. Without the constraints of time and demands of paying customers she began to record what was available to her – her own environment, family and friends – and what interested her- the human form, light and shade and the colours within. Jo’s work is very personal and sometimes quite intimate in that it portrays the players in her own life, past and present, and her immediate environment.

Jo has had paintings exhibited in several joint exhibitions in France, and regularly undertakes private portrait commissions.

She lives in the Tarn region of France, where she also runs a chambres d'hotes, Le Moulin d'Alos. www.lemoulindalos.com

Payment for works shown here, can be made by card and bank transfer payment, as well as cheque and cash. Shipping fees may apply.
Please telephone or email to make your purchase.
www.lemoulindalos.com
BIO

Jo Pendered (b. 1964) is a British painter living in France since 2016.



  • 2023 to present – practising artist

  • 2016 – Relocated to France

  • 2004 – 2016 Self Employed Photographer

  • 1989 – 1993 Avalon Photography, Manchester

  • 1986 – 1989 English, Markell Pockett Design, London

  • 1983 – 86 BA (Hons) Graphic Design, Canterbury College of Art

  • 1981 – 83 Foundation in Fine Art

expos
  • Arts En Balade, Toulouse - Le Falcou, Colomiers - September 2026
  • Galerie le Moulin, Monesties – August 2026
  • Cafe Nivolet, Cordes sur Ciel - July 2026
  • Chateau de Saurs, Lisle sur Tarn, May 2026
  • Galerie le Moulin, Monesties – September 2025
  • MJC Gaillac – March 2024
Comissions
It is both a privilege and a responsibility to paint a portrait and be paid for doing so.  Several of the paintings on this site are commissioned pieces. Therefore, I want to be clear about the costs and variables involved so that it is easy to decide whether this is a project in which you want to invest.

Important in the process is the relationship between both parties, as this will have an impact on the 'feel' of the finished piece.  It is preferable to work from life, rather than photographs.  In this time not only do I make sketches and take multiple reference photographs myself, but I like to get to know the person.  A sitting, with several breaks, takes between 2 to 3 hours.  The location is agreed at the outset.  My studio is in our chambres d'hotes in the Tarn region of France  (www.lemoulindalos.com). A sitting could coincide with visit to this beautiful region and is a great way in which to get to know you.

Portraits created purely from photographs are possible.  Much depends on the quality of those images and I may request additional photos to supplement those already available.  The commission price is agreed once the reference material has been provided.

Pricing is based on several different factors.  Size, number of sitters, level of detail as well as the location of the sit, all have an impact on the final cost.  
Although there are these variables to consider when commissioning me to paint a portrait, below is an outline of my fees.  

Prices start at 400 euros for a head and shoulders portrait of one person,  with a plain background.

  • 50x40cms,
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  • head & shoulders, 3/4s or full length, plain background

  • 750 euros


  • detailed background

  • 950 euros



  • 70x50cms

  • head & shoulders, 3/4s or full length, plain background

  • 1265 euros


  • detailed background

  • 1545 euros



  • 100x70cms

  • head & shoulders, 3/4s or full length, plain background

  • 1600 euros

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  • detailed background
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  • 1950 euros
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  • 120x80cms

  • head & shoulders, 3/4s or full length, plain background
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  • 1920 euros


  • detailed background

  • 2270 euros



  • 100x100cms

  • head & shoulders, 3/4s or full length, plain background

  • 2100 euros


  • detailed background

  • 2450 euros



  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the agreed fee is payable to start the portrait.  The balance is to be paid when the portrait is finished to your satisfaction.   If you are not happy with the result, there is no commitment on your part to make the final payment.  The canvas will be repurposed.
                   
    Having seen all the information I have provided here, please get in touch if you would like to commission me to paint your portrait.  All my charges will be itemised to give complete transparency of the price tendered.

    Contact
    Mobile - +33 6 74 56 18 83
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