Portrait Painting Procedure

After numerous requests, I am pleased to announce I am accepting commissions for portraits.

Please direct all inquiries to:

cxc422@hotmail.com

 

The portrait procedure begins with a meeting or corespondence to discuss and agree upon the mood, the size, and background of the portrait. The clothing, setting, and where the painting will hang are also discussed. Each painting is carefully thought out with careful insight about the personality of the subject. At this time, or at another meeting, numerous photographs, notes and sketches will be done. Then a small preliminary oil sketch and a full size preliminary drawing of the portrait will be presented to the client for approval and/or adjustments. Some live sittings may be requested and one final sitting is requested for any minor adjustments. Upon completion, the portrait will be delivered with insured satisfaction.

 

28" x 22" , Oil on Canvas

Portrait Fees
Oil On Linen    
Head and Shoulders $2000  
Three Quarter Length (including hands) $4000  
Full Length $6000  
 
Charcoal    
Head and Shoulders $800  
Three Quarter Length (including hands) $1600  
Full Length $2200  
 

 

20" x 16" , Oil on Canvas
Portrait prices allow for the figure to be approximately life size and include one photo shoot. Travel expenses, frames and any applicable sales tax cost extra. Price for the first extra person on canvas costs 70% more. The second extra person on canvas costs 50% more. Add 15-20% more for a complex background, or as discussed and decided upon (between artists and client) before beginning. Examples include, but are not limited to, intricate rug, house, painting, boat, intricate and specific clothing. A 30% non-refundable deposit is required, and 20% is required when composition is decided upon. The remaining 50% is due upon portrait completion.

20" x 16" , Oil on Linen
 

20" x 16" , Oil on Linen

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Lawrenceville, NJ..