Portraits
Procedure
INITIAL MEETING
The portrait process begins with a meeting where the size and “spirit” of the portrait are defined, and the questions of pose, lighting, costume, setting and expression are decided, through discussion and experimentation. Photographic reference material is created to allow the artist to proceed after the meeting concludes.
THE PRELIMINARY STUDY
Back in the studio, the artist prepares a small preliminary visualization of the proposed portrait. 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 now created to allow the artist to proceed after the sitting concludes.
STUDIO WORK
There now follows a sustained period of studio work in which the details of the composition are developed, one by one, and in concert. The artist brings the painting to completion and it is ready for display. A 3/4 length portrait will take approximately 12 days to complete.
FRAMING
The appropriate frame for the finished portrait is selected in conjunction with the client.
Fees
Head and shoulders -24″ x 20″ £1200.
Half length – 30” x 30” £1800.
¾ Length – 40” x 30” £2400.
Full Length – Price on Request.
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