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PORTRAITS STILL LIFE LANDMARK ARCHITECTURE

Portraits

Collectors can be assured of an easy, collaborative process to create a meaningful, new addition to their collection with the help of an experienced, professional artist. Favorite things, an important person. an historical landmark, a beautiful place, and memorable occasions make wonderful subject matter for paintings in homes, offices, and public spaces.

GETTING STARTED

Email , call us, or visit our studio and permanent gallery at one of our Open House Weekend/Private Sale, with an idea that moves you [see Events]. We'll describe the process, from the concept to production to wall placement. and estimate a price. If you approve we will set up a photo shoot for composition only. Immediately after the shoot, we'll have a look at the results and select the way we envision the painting, utilizing the ideas generated in the photos. The artist will go to the sitter's closet and select best color, select a room with natural light and use more than one background for the shoot. This can take a half to a full day and the sitter should plan accordingly.

The PROCESS

For the most part the actual painting is done without the use of photos or artificial lighting. Exceptions do occur such as posthumous requests, long distance assignments, pets, or children. During the first consultation, photos are made mainly to assist in compositional decisions. Clients are asked to look at a portrait album with examples of alla prima, traditional old master, loose, two dimensional or sculptural execution, to determine their preference. All details are discussed and noted at the first consultation. The client agrees to the commission and it is placed on the artist waitlist with an estimated time of delivery. The price quoted will be fixed if the decision is made within a reasonable time after the first consultation. After agreement sittings are arranged and the work begins.

MATERIALS

Paintings are customized to bring out the best features, colors, and setting represented. The palette also varies according to what is necessary. One painting can be done with a minimalist palette of 1 or 2 colors and some require a natural palette with close to fifty colors. In all cases, only the highest caliber of professional artists materials are used, such as Winsor & Newton, Old Holland, Holbein, Rembrand and painted in the manner preferred by the client--impressionistic, alla prima, or in traditional classical way by layering.

PRICING AND PAYMENT

Prices are specific to a combination of factors, presented to each client with a set 'menu' of choices. Most are included in the basic fee. Some are not inherent in all works and have a separate estimate. After the composition is decided, the client is provided with a comprehensive summary and a graduated payment schedule is suggested, usually in 3 intervals. The waitlist can run six (6) months to one year. The commissioned is confirmed when it is placed on the waitlist with a small down payment. Clients have final approval upon delivery at which time the final balance is due. Payments are accepted in Eurosunless otherwise agreed.

A color brochure is available upon request as a PDF download if you have Adobe Reader installed in your computer. Go to Adobe Reader website for free download.

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Satisfaction
Guaranteed

Price Factors
Some of the factors which influence the price include:

First consultation
(free and non-obligatory)

Photo shoot included with commission agreement
or by the hour

Number of sitters
Single person
Group in one work
Head & Shoulders
Half Figure
Three Quarter Figure
Full length

Wardrobe selection

Scene selection
Neutral background
Detailed exterior
Detailed interior

Framing advice
Lighting
Final placement

Posthumous work
Rush target date
Travel and Shipping
if necessary, are additional

Portrait Brochure PDF download is available upon request. Adobe Reader is required. The latest version can be downloaded on the Adobe website. (free)