Resource Photos for Portraits

I prefer working from photographs for my portraits. Whenever possible, I or my husband, prefer to take the photographs. I'll provide recommendations, but I encourage your participation as well. If you live too far away, we will have to rely on your photographs. I would like to review those pictures beforehand in order to choose the best possible reference material.

Selection of Resource Images
Once the resource material is selected, you'll determine the medium and the size…and therefore the price.

Review
As the painting approaches completion, I'll ask you to participate in a "proofreading review", so that any necessary adjustments to the likeness can be made to your satisfaction.

I prefer to paint on archival gallery wrapped canvas, of which there is no need to frame unless you want to (for the oils, for pastels, I use an acid free archival La Carte pastel paper). I do not provide framing for my art unless specifically asked. There will be an additional charge for framing.

Delivery
Delivery arrangements are made in consultation with you. In general, you can expect your portrait to be ready for review about 60 days after photo selection. If you live nearby, I can hand deliver the painting or you may come by the studio to pick it up. If shipping the painting, I use Priority Mail and it usually takes about 2 to 3 days for delivery. Shipping charge will be determined per order.

Add 25% for each additional subject

$300 for background other than simple vignette, depending upon the complexity and size of the painting.

**All sales are FINAL.