Basic Portrait Procedure

Pricing

Head and Shoulders$3000
3/4 Figure$6000
Full Figure$9000
  • There is a 25% discount given for each additional figure in the same painting.
  • Flexibility in pricing is given to paintings including more than 4 individuals.
  • Travel, lodging, shipping, and framing costs are additional (as is sales tax, if applicable).

Portraiture Schedule (Photo-Based)

I respect the schedules of each client to guide the process. During our initial meeting, any adjustments to the following schedule can be discussed.

INITIAL MEETING AND PHOTO SESSIONSpeak with client and get to know their character. Discuss the image that the client wishes to convey. Afterwards, a photo session is held.

Time Involved: 1–2 hours
SECOND MEETINGApprove photographs and take supplementary stills if needed.

Time Involved: 1–2 hours
HEAD STUDYThe client poses in-person for a color study.

Time Involved: 1–3 hours
COMPOSITIONAL STUDY If the portrait is a ¾ figure or full figure, I will create a compositional study of the final portrait. This will be presented to and approved by the client.

Time Involved: Varies depending on portrait
PAINTING OF THE PORTRAITAll approved information (notes, sketches, photos) are taken to my studio, where the portrait is executed. A photograph of the completed portrait will be sent digitally by e-mail or presented in-person, dependent on distance.

Time Involved: Varies according to my work schedule at the time and the client’s needs.
FINAL MEETINGThe portrait is presented to the client in-person. Adjustments of any subtle details, if necessary, are noted and resolved.

Time Involved: Dependent on client

Portraiture Schedule (Live Painting)

The procedure for a portrait executed from life would be approached similarly to the above, with the addition of live sittings.

For example, a head-and-shoulders portrait would require a minimum of 5 sittings at 2 hours each session. Time requirements for more complex portraits would be addressed against the client’s needs.

These sittings can be held in my studio or a client’s home.