Portraiture Procedure
"FACE IT. PORTRAITURE IS BACK...
Portraiture has become the rising star of contemporary art."
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
The special occasion of having a portrait painted is a memorable expression of love, pride, and esteem. Portraiture is a tribute to the unique qualities of an individual which can elegantly capture not only the outer appearance, but can also suggest the inner spirit.
Procedure
Portraits are approximately life size and are painted on archival surfaces with fine art materials. During the initial conversation the client and artist discuss the portrait concept including: single or multiple subjects, size, composition, formal or informal pose, mood, setting, clothing, props, lighting, intended location of portrait, time frame, and client’s ideas. A preliminary agreement is signed and a 25% deposit is paid. Prices include a photography session of 1-2 hours at the artist’s studio, or by advance agreement on location. A portrait composition will be mutually selected from photographs presented by the artist after which work on the portrait will begin.
Pastel portraits are generally completed within 2 months after the photographs are taken and selected. Oil portraits require at least 4 months due to paint drying time. Balance is due when the painting is completed. Prices do not include sales tax, framing, or shipping. Optional framing services are available. Additional fees apply for on-location photography sessions beyond the Massachusetts South Shore, SouthCoast and Upper Cape regions. Intricate clothing, very detailed background and oversized work may be at additional cost.
Please contact the artist to arrange for your portrait or to purchase a Gift Certificate for a portrait by e-mail, by telephone at 508-866-5700, or by mail at 4 Cranberry Road, Carver, Massachusetts 02330.
Portraits Painted in Pastel, Winter 2008
| Composition | Children 17 & Under |
Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Head & Shoulders | $800 | $1,200 |
| 1/2 - 3/4 Figure | $1,400 | $2,200 |
| Full Figure | $2,000 | $3,200 |
Additional subjects on the same canvas are each priced at 25% discount.
Memorial Portraits Painted in Pastel, Winter 2008
The artist will consider requests for memorial portraits from existing photographs,
quality of image and copyright permitting.
Prices shown are for life size portraits. Please request a price quote for smaller sizes.
| Composition | Children 17 & Under |
Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Head & Shoulders | $600 | $800 |
| 1/2 - 3/4 Figure | $1,200 | $1,800 |
| Full Figure | $1,800 | $2,800 |
Portraits Painted in Oil, Winter 2008
| Composition | Children 17 & Under |
Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Head & Shoulders | $1,000 | $1,400 |
| 1/2 - 3/4 Figure | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| Full Figure | $2,600 | $3,400 |
Memorial Portraits Painted in Oil, Winter 2008
The artist will consider requests for memorial portraits from existing photographs,
quality of image and copyright permitting.
Prices shown are for life size portraits. Please request a price quote for smaller sizes.
| Composition | Children 17 & Under |
Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Head & Shoulders | $800 | $1,000 |
| 1/2 - 3/4 Figure | $1,600 | $2,000 |
| Full Figure | $2,400 | $3,000 |