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My approach and pricing information

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Commissioning a portrait

A portrait commission needs to be considered as a joint project of the artist and the sitter, with the objective of meeting the expectations of the client (possibly the sitter, but often a relative, company or institute).


I vary my approach considerably and I am prepared to be flexible to meet the requirements of the client and understand that often there are very precise requirements.

Sittings

I am happy to paint from life, solely from photographs (subject to satisfactory photographs); or a mixture of the two, which can depend on how much time the sitter can devote. My preference is to complete a study of the face(s) to accurately gain the important colour and tonal information.

Requirements

Following an enquiry, a telephone conversation can quickly clarify the requirements for commissioning a portrait painting, these include:


  • Family/Business/Official Portrait
  • Setting/Location
  • Clothing
  • Lighting
  • Size (Head and Shoulders to Full Length)
  • Background
  • Location for finished artwork (Where it will hang)
  • Time availability of the sitter


From this information, I will then be able to let you know a proposed approach, timescale and price. For a complex portrait, an initial meeting may be necessary to clarify requirements.

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General guide

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  • Framing, travel, accommodation and delivery are additional costs

Drawings

  • Pencil, charcoal, soft pastel, pen & ink = from £1,500

Paintings (oil)

  • Head & Shoulders (approx. 40 x 50 cm) = from £3,000
  • Half Body Length (approx. 70 x 60 cm) = from £3,500
  • ¾ Body length (approx. 100 x 70 cm) = from £4,500
  • Full body length (approx. 150 x 80 cm) = from £5,500
  • Double Portraits = from £4,500
  • Group Portraits = from £6,000

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“A truly talented artist who has painted an incredibly life-like, detailed portrait - the whole family were completely amazed. I was very pleasantly surprised by the likeness and impressed by the colourful and delicate brushwork. It really is me!” - Gerald Coldham 


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