Art Commissions

 

Do you have a personal story waiting to be told ?

Your place.

Your people.

Your memories.

Reimagined through my visual language.

 

I transform your story into an original artwork.

For those seeking something truly exceptional, I offer bespoke artwork crafted with precision, artistry, and care.

Each piece is thoughtfully composed to reflect your vision, resulting in a one-of-a-kind work that is both timeless and deeply personal.

I invite you to share your art project vision, any support and size you envisioned.

It will be my privilege to bring it to life.

 

Note:

I ship my pieces of art within New Zealand  and Worldwide. I personally  pack them with great care.

Two options available for shipping: The painting  on the stretcher frame as originally created or just the rolled painted canvas.

 

 

 

A glance at Commissions & Testimonials

 

 

Golden Lotus

2026, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70 cm

"This recent masterpiece by French artist Nicolas Chevallier skilfully brings to life a dramatic moment in maritime history.

In mid-winter 1962, the Chinese sailing junk Golden Lotus, crewed by four young Northland men, was en route from Hong Kong to New Zealand. Their remarkable 17,000-kilometre, months-long voyage in search of discovery and adventure had brought them to the final and most demanding leg of their journey - a crossing of the Tasman Sea from Sydney to New Zealand. Here they encountered a severe Southern Ocean storm sweeping northwards through the Tasman Sea. Storm-force winds and immense, ice-cold ocean swells forced Golden Lotus 170 kilometres off course. For twenty six hours she ran bare before the storm, battling enormous seas in one of the most challenging passages of her voyage.

This fine painting was commissioned by Graham Clifford, the youngest crew member of the Golden Lotus adventure. Graham was determined that both the vessel and the immense power and scale of the Tasman Sea should be portrayed with complete accuracy and authenticity. He was confident that he had found in Nicolas, an artist capable of capturing the scene as he remembered it—and this remarkable painting has proved his judgement entirely correct."

Graham Clifford, New Zealand

 

Kāinga Reka

2026, Acrylic on canvas, Triptych 60 x 210 cm

“We recently commissioned Nicolas Chevallier to create a triptych painting of our home on Radar Hill and, from start to finish, the process was trouble-free.  It was a joy to work with Nicolas. He came to our house, took many photographs, sat down with us at length to get a feel for our expectations, and expedited the work to fit our schedule. The end result is a perfect depiction of our serene location and pinpoints every detail just as we requested. The painting now hangs in our home in Michigan and has become a prized possession. Nicolas is punctual, professional, fair in his pricing, and also very talented. His attention to detail is impeccable. We highly recommend him to design the product you desire.”

Jayne & Dennis Morse, United States

 

Pōhutukawa blooming

2026, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70 cm

Ce que je voudrais partager.

"Le bonheur d’avoir une plage néo zélandaise à la maison , moi qui voyage peu ! L’impatience de voir et recevoir ce tableau . J’étais émue ( j’en ai presque versé une petite larme ..) de le voir et l’avoir entre les mains ! Il est encore plus beau qu’en vidéo !
Il est arrivé bien emballé et sans égratignure , top ! De plus j’ai trouvé que les frais de port étaient peu élevés vu la distance .
Quoi te dire d’autres? Ah siiii ! Meeeeeerrrrrrrccccciiiiiiiiiii !"

Christelle Jacquemin, France

 

What I’d like to share:

"The joy of having a New Zealand beach right in my home—especially since I don’t travel much! I was so eager to see and receive this painting. I was truly moved (I almost shed a little tear...) when I saw it and held it in my hands! It’s even more beautiful than in the video!
It arrived well-packaged and without a single scratch—perfect! Plus, I thought the shipping costs were very reasonable considering the distance.
What else can I say? 🤔 Oh, right! Thaaaaaaank yooooouuuuu!"

Christelle Jacquemin, France

 

Kingfish

2026, Acrylic on canvas 50 x 70 cm

The collector's story was to encapsulate the beauty of a kingfish in a threatened ocean by human impact. Diving from a calm seascape into the crystal-clear ocean teeming with life, a king fish is the centre of the piece of art. Amongst the marine life a transparent plastic bag is drifting in the water.

 

Pōhutukawa reaching out to sea II

2026, Acrylic on canvas, 50 x 70 cm

The collector's friend bought the original painting and he really wanted this painting as well. So I created for him a duplicate of Whangaroa Pōhutukawa reaching out to sea II with the added requests for his car and boat. He loved it!

 

 

Manaia

2025, Acrylic on canvas Diptych, 50 x 140 cm

The collector envisioned a large Tauranga beach scene with her granddaughter dancing on the beach at sunrise. And the Whakakotahitanga flag on the rock.