Oil Portraits
Please contact me for pricing 828-817-3784
Charcoal Portraits
(gray or white paper)
Please contact me for pricing 828-817-3784
Additional figures on the same canvas (multiples) are priced at 20% less than the first figure. Adding a pet begins at $500.
Procedure:
When possible, it’s great to work from life in my studio in Tryon, NC. A charcoal portrait takes 3-4 hours and an oil portrait usually takes 1-6 sittings of 2-4 hours each. When this is not possible I’m happy to travel to the client's location and work from life and/or photography.
In either case we spend some time getting to know each other by looking at examples of my work and discussing your portrait. Photos and/or sketches are made and reviewed for your input. This meeting usually takes 2-4 hours.
Most of my portraits are life-sized. I stretch and prime my own linen canvas, and use the finest archival oil paint, medium, and varnish. I give high quality 8x10 photos of the portrait and a jpeg file (to email) to the client upon completion of the portrait.
A 50% deposit is collected when the portrait is commissioned, and the balance is due when the portrait is accepted. Travel expenses, shipping, and framing are not included in my fee. I usually make suggestions or arrangements for these details.
It’s always an honor when someone commissions me to paint someone they love or respect. Thank you for considering me for your portrait commission. Here a some photos of just a few portrait deliveries:
