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Portraits available in oil an pastel from $500 - $10,000. Please contact artist
for a price quote.
Standard Portraits in Oil or Pastel from $1,000 - $10,000 depending on size and
number of subjects.
Small scale portraits less than 20 x 16 inches range in price from $500 - $2,000.
Alla prima from life study of 2 to 3 sittings for $1,000.
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Honors, 1996 Portrait Competiton,
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A deposit of 1/2 the total is required to reserve place on the painting
schedule and to hold the price at it's current level. For complex backgrounds add 30%
and for each additional figure add 50%.
For commitments to commission multiple paintings over a period of
time (i. e. children as they come of age), a 25% reduction of current
price is available. The above prices do not include sales tax, framing,
or travel expenses.
Procedure
1. The first meeting is to discuss and reach
agreement regarding the portrait size, medium, background, clothing,
accessories, and any other elements to be included in the portrait.
We also discuss where the portrait will hang and any precedent to
be followed.
From this information, the final price is determined and a contract
of agreement is signed. A one-third deposit is required at this time.
2. The second meeting may occur on the same day or on another date.
It consists of photographing the subject in a variety of outfits,
settings and poses. Set-up for the photography takes about an hour,
followed by an hour or more photographing the subject. At this sitting,
a quick oil sketch of the subject's head is normally done as reference.
This takes approximately two hours.
3. Next, a small preliminary color oil sketch and a full-sized preliminary
drawing of the portrait is done. These are presented to the client
for approval and/or adjustments. Upon approval, these are used to
begin the actual painting. Several live sittings are preferred, if
schedules permit, but at least one final sitting is needed for any
minor adjustment, correction, and completion of the desired expression
of the portrait.
4. After the final sitting and acceptance of the portrait, payment
of the remaining balance on the contract is due.
5. The cost and selection of the frame is separate from the portrait.
Upon request, framing recommendations can be given.
6. Travel, mileage, shipping, and other associated expenses are additional.
These are itemized and billed separately from the portrait.
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