Artist's Process

The process of creating a portrait must always, when possible, begin with a meeting of the artist and sitter(s) to establish a physical, mental, emotional and energetic familiarity.  During this initial meeting sketches and/or studies will be completed and a first sitting will be scheduled

The sittings will each last from 3-5 hours.  Depending on the schedule and/or geographical location of the sitter, photos may be taken by the artist for continued work in between life-sessions. 

The portrait can either be painted in the artist's studio or at the location chosen by the sitter (if conducive to painting). In certain cases photos can be taken at a desired location for reference and may be combined with life sessions for the completion of the final work.

The artist will schedule the appropriate number of sittings in order to complete the portrait.

All copyrights, artist's photos, sketches and studies will remain the property of the artist unless purchased by separate fee.

Posthumous portraits will require the use of as many photo references as possible, which will be returned to the client at the completion of the portrait.

All expenses above and beyond the portrait price are as such; travel to and from desired locations, lodging, shipping of final art and/or  framing will be paid for by the client and will be added to the final balance. (Any photography done by the artist is included in the portrait price.)  For each additional figure per painting, add 50% of the original price:

50% down at signing of contract
50% at acceptance of final art
5% sales tax applies to all portrait commissions. 

Pencil or Charcoal on Paper
Head/Shoulder                             Any size variation up to 12"                           $1,200

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure       Any size variation up to 12" - 24"                   $2,200

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure       Any size variation up to  24" - 40"                  $3,500

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure       Any size variation up to 40" - 60"                   $5,500
 

Watercolor and/or Ink on Paper 
Head/Shoulder                            Any size variation up to 12"                            $1,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure      Any size variation up to 12" - 24"                    $2,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure      Any size variation up to  24" - 40"                   $3,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure      Any size variation up to 40" - 60"                    $5,800

Acrylic on Canvas
Head/Shoulder                           Any size variation 12" - 24"                              $2,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure     Any size variation 24" - 40"                               $3,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure     Any size variation 40" - 60"                               $5,800

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure     Any size variation 60" - 80"                               $7,200

Head/Shoulder or Full Figure     Any size variation above 80"                        Meet with Artist

For every additional figure in portrait, original price is halved and then added on. (ex. Single figure portrait in watercolor on paper @ 24"x24" is $2800.00, add one figure @ $1400.00, final cost is $4200.00)

Prices include custom framing with client and artist choosing correct frame together.

A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at signing of contract with the balance due upon delivery of final art.

All portrait work can be done from life and/or photos. Any portrait done from life can be done either in artist's studio or on location of client's choice. All transportation and travel expenses will be paid for by client. For any portrait done from photos or with additional use of photos after initial sitting(s), artist will take reference photos himself. (Unless portrait is posthumous.) All photo reference shot by artist will remain property of the artist unless purchased by separate fee. Time frame from start to finish varies depending on project and will be determined at acceptance of assignment.

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