8x8 - $500 8x10 - $700
9x12 - $900 11x14 - $1200
12x16 - $1500 14x18 - $1700
16x20 - $2100 20x24 - $2400
20x30 - $3000 22x28 - $3500
24x30 - $3800 24x36 - $4500
30X30 - $5,000 30x40 - $10,000
36 x 48 - $15,000. 48 x 60 - $25,000
Pricing? The general list of prices. The sizes listed are approximate and will be adjusted to fit your space (where the portrait will hang), the number of subjects, and the complexity of the background. Fees are for the artwork only and do not include travel expenses, framing, state sales tax, or shipping.
You can pay by credit card, or make monthly installments. I accept cash, PayPal, Venmo, or personal checks. I can also offer monthly payment plans to fit any budget.
Doing paintings other than portraits, I would love to turn your idea into a work of art, whether it involves a person, a beloved pet, a landscape, a still life, or a unique concept.
A required contract At the sitting or photography session, I have my clients sign a standard portrait commission contract and submit a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total agreed-upon fee.
What is your portrait commission process? Once we’ve had an in-depth consultation over email or phone and we both have a clear vision for the painting, we can move forward by scheduling a time and place to meet for the sitting. Please allow 2-3 hours for me to paint a color study and to take my reference photos. I prefer to have at least one life session with the sitter to get a feel for their personality and unique characteristics. Most often, I will do a small (8x10” or so) color study from life to take accurate notes of lighting, skin, and hair color, and will complete the final portrait using both photo references and the color study. I can do a painting only from photography, but live sittings are strongly encouraged, as they produce the best results and are then completely original, and a fun, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the sitter. After our initial sitting and photo shoot, I create a mock-up of the portrait composition for your approval and send it to you via email. Please note that the size originally agreed upon may be adjusted slightly for compositional purposes after the photo session. Once the image references and pose have been decided on, I begin the painting, using the finest paints and materials to ensure that the portrait will be of heirloom quality. I stretch and prime my canvases and panels (at least a 10-day process), working on Belgian portrait linen for a smoother working surface, and using only oil paints that have a proven lightfastness to stand the test of time.
If desired, I can email you pictures of my progress. I will continue to work closely with you to create a piece that is beautiful, original, and true to the subject's likeness and personality.
How long does it take to finish a painting? Depending on their complexity will determine timeframe.
Ph: 336-422-2799