Portraits
Portraits and commission inquiries are welcomed. The general procedure is outlined below.
Procedure
INITIAL MEETING
The process begins with a meeting where the size and “spirit” of the commission are defined, and the questions of pose, lighting, costume, setting and expression are decided upon through discussion and experimentation.
THE PRELIMINARY STUDY
Back in the studio, the preliminary visualization of the proposed commission is created based on previous discussion and intuition. The client and the subject are invited to comment on this preliminary approach.
THE FINAL SITTING
The final sitting takes place at the location of choice. Extensive photographic reference material is created to allow development and progression of the painting after the sitting concludes.
STUDIO WORK
There now follows a sustained period of studio work in which the details of the composition are developed. The painting is brought to completion and it is ready for display. A 3/4 length portrait will take approximately 2 weeks to complete.
FRAMING
The appropriate frame for the finished portrait is selected in conjunction with the client.
Example Fees
Head and shoulders -16″ x 12″ £1250.
Head and shoulders -20″ x 16″ £1500.
Half length – 30” x 30” £2250.
¾ Length – 40” x 30” £2750.
Other sizes – Price on Request.
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by Ker Milan
On May 5, 2010 at 9:40 pm
I really like Davy Macdonald’s work. His compositions really capture the human spirit with humour and realism.