3/4 Figure with Hands
$ 7,000 for first portrait
$ 5,500 for every one after.
Approximate size; 24" x 30" - 30" x 36"

Full Figure
$ 8,500 for first portrait
$ 7,500 for every one after.
Approximate size; 36" x 48" - 40" x 65"

Inclusion of pet………………. $ 1,500

Charcoal or Conte (monochromatic)……….35% less than portraits in Oil.

* The above prices reflect a discount when more than one person is to be painted (after the the full price of the first portrait.)

* All photography is executed by the artist and is included in the above prices.

* A deposit of 40% of the total portrait price is required to begin the commission.

* Additional fee for long distance travel.

* Additional fee for elaborate backrounds; i.e inclusion of a home, figures or a specific number of objects.

During this initial meeting, I listen to what the client’s interests are, in terms of portrait size, medium, the type of portrait that the individual is attracted to in my portfolio; formal, informal, contemporary or traditional. I also study the subjects to be painted and make mental notes of my initial impressions of each subject’s personality and how they interact with each other. This will greatly influence the concept and composition of the painting.

I always try to meet at the location where the portrait will eventually hang, this also consciously and unconsciously influences the formation of each portrait that I do.

During this meeting or the following one I take dozens of photos in various lighting situations. I am always bound to get several excellent photos of each person when I shoot a large number of photographs.

I then create various (five or so) composites using the computer program PhotoShop. With this tool I can take the very best scanned images and backrounds and combine them together to come up with what I believe are the best possible compositions.This for me has been the best way to give the client a clear idea of what the finished product will look like.

I then let the client choose their favorite image or work with them to help them decide on one.

During the execution of the portrait I sometimes email images to the client to show how the portrait is progressing or allow the client to visit the studio if this is their desire. I feel this is the best way to develop a good rapport with the client and allow them to be a part of the creative process if this is their wish. I have found that in this way the client is never surprised by the final product and ends up very satisfied with their painting.

Painted from life; If the sitters have the time and patience to pose for their portrait, I always love to work from life. After many years of working from live models, I usually work very quickly from life.Unfortunately, most people are too busy to be available for sustained sessions.

Sometimes, if the client can pose for some sessions, I will use a combination of live sessions and photography. Beginning with the live sessions and finishing up with the photos.

When it comes to painting children, I almost always use photographs unless the child has a large amount of discipline and patience.