Fees:
For a general idea of price range:
- Children’s special! 12" square close-up format is $400.
- Adult paintings start at $600 and increase for full-figure, large size, and detailed background.
- Family or group paintings are approximately $400 per person with an increase for detailed background.
- Classic-styled paintings, with detailed costumes or detailed old master references, start at $900.
A deposit of 50% is required before work begins, with the final balance payable upon completion. Prices do not include sales tax, framing, or shipping. The portrait is painted from photographs. Upon receipt of the painting, the final payment for the portrait is due.
Procedures:
An initial conversation is held to discuss the general elements of the portrait. The artist then meets with the client to select references from the client’s own photographic collection, and sometimes plans are made to take additional photographs.
Because the artist designs the painting to complement the home environment, at the meeting she also observes and discusses the clients’ personal style (i.e. formal, informal, modern, traditional, bright colors, soft colors, etc.). After the artist plans out the painting, she shows the client a color sketch for their approval before she starts the final painting.
Clients outside of the local area can exchange images via email.
An example of the photograph used for the painting, and the resulting work.
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