Commission Services

Commissioning a bespoke piece of poetry or artwork from Rainbird Roots is a deeply personal experience. Laura Ding-Edwards works closely with each client to understand the story, feeling, or memory they wish to honour, then translates that into something heartfelt and unique. Whether it is a poem for a wedding, a piece inspired by a beloved landscape, or a watercolour capturing a particular moment in time, every commission is crafted by hand in rural Herefordshire. The result is a one-of-a-kind creation, made with care and intention, that carries meaning far beyond the page or canvas.

The creative process is collaborative from the very first conversation. Laura listens carefully to your ideas, references, and hopes for the piece, then offers her own artistic direction and suggestions along the way. She draws on the quiet beauty of the Herefordshire countryside, its rolling hills, seasonal rhythms, and gentle light, to inform her work. Clients are kept informed throughout, from initial sketches to the final touches, so the journey feels as special as the finished piece itself. Each commission is a partnership, blending your vision with her distinctive voice as both poet and painter.

Beyond individual commissions, Rainbird Roots offers a range of creative services that bring poetry and art into everyday settings. Personalised poems make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or memorials, while bespoke pet portraits celebrate the animals who share our lives. Laura's work can also lend a unique touch to weddings, from readings and vows to decorative artwork that guests will remember long after the day. Each service is approached with the same attention to detail and warmth that defines her published poetry and original watercolour collections.

Every piece created through the commission service is produced with the same care and quality that runs through the wider Rainbird Roots collection. Materials are thoughtfully chosen, and wherever possible, Laura works with local businesses and sustainable sources to bring each creation to life. Whether your commission is a framed artwork, a printed poem, or something entirely bespoke, it arrives ready to be treasured. From the first idea to the final delivery, the experience is designed to feel personal, generous, and quietly memorable — a true reflection of the artist's hand and heart.