Commissioning a painting of your yacht might feel like a big step, especially if you have never done it before. The good news is that the process is thoughtful and relaxed. You are guided through every stage, and the decisions that shape the finished work are yours to make. This guide walks you through the whole journey, from your first message to the moment your finished piece arrives in its black and gold box, so you know exactly what to expect and when.
Step 1: The first conversation
Everything starts with a chat. You share a few details about your yacht, the feeling you want the painting to carry, and the setting it will eventually hang in. This is also the moment to ask questions, whether about scale, materials, or the way the finished work might sit alongside an existing interior. There is no pressure and no commitment at this point. If you would like to begin, you can get in touch and open the conversation whenever the timing suits you.
Step 2: Sharing your vessel
Next, you provide photographs and any details that make your yacht personal to you. Think of the angles you love most, the light on a particular day, or a voyage that carried real meaning. Small details often matter as much as the obvious ones: the tension in the rigging, the shape of the hull as it cuts the water, or a moment of command at the helm. The richer the reference material you share, the more personal the finished piece becomes, because Rebecca works from your vessel’s true character rather than a generic outline.
Step 3: Agreeing the vision
Together, you settle the choices that define the commission: the dimensions of the canvas, the mood, and the palette. Bespoke work can be scaled to suit a saloon, a master suite, a lobby, or a wall at home, with colours synchronised to the materials and textures around it. This stage is a genuine collaboration. Interior designers, brokers, and shipyards are often part of the conversation when a painting needs to complement a wider scheme, so the artwork feels considered rather than added on. You can explore how bespoke yacht commissions work and see what is possible before you commit to anything.
Step 4: The painting is created
Now the studio work begins. Rebecca draws on a blend of four disciplines built up over 25 years. The geometric structure of cubism, inherited from her grandfather Baron Raymond de Longueuil, provides the architectural bones of the hull and rig. The precision of illustration sharpens the detail of the deck, the light of impressionism captures the atmosphere of Mediterranean sun or Atlantic spray, and free-flowing abstraction evokes the raw energy of the wake. Precious materials such as 24ct gold leaf, silver, and crushed mother of pearl create a “living” finish that shifts and glows as the light around it changes.
Step 5: Framing and presentation
When the painting is complete, it is framed in house by a dedicated team of professional framers. Every frame is built to be structurally sound and matched to the character of the artwork, using only the finest materials. Your finished piece is then housed in a striking black and gold branded box, so the unboxing feels like an event in its own right, whether the painting is a personal acquisition or a milestone gift.
What you decide at each stage
The table below summarises the journey and, more importantly, shows where your input shapes the outcome.
| Stage | What happens | What you choose |
|---|---|---|
| First conversation | You share ideas and ask questions | Whether to go ahead |
| Sharing your vessel | You send photos and details | Angles, moments, memories |
| Agreeing the vision | You plan the piece together | Size, mood, palette |
| The painting | Rebecca creates the artwork | You review progress |
| Framing | The piece is framed in house | Presentation and delivery |
A note on timing
Because each painting is made by hand and finished with precious materials, a commission is never rushed. The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the work, so it is wise to start early if you have a specific date in mind, such as a handover or an anniversary. Beginning the conversation well ahead of time gives room for the choices in Step 3 to be made carefully rather than under pressure. You can read more about Rebecca and her career, from the foothills of the Pyrenees to exhibitions at Hampton Court Palace, to feel confident before you begin.
Ready to start?
A commission turns a treasured yacht into a lasting work of art, a captured memory of a meaningful voyage. If that sounds like something you would value, the first step is simply a conversation. Reach out, share your story, and let your vessel become a masterpiece on canvas.