PORTRAIT FEES & PROCEDURE

A deposit of 1/2 of the total is required to reserve place on the painting schedule and before painting begins. After final acceptance of the portrait, payment of the remaining balance is due on delivery. For complex backgrounds add 30% and for each additional figure add 80% of portrait price, plus sales tax.  Any new additions that are added after painting begins the original price will be updated.

Procedure

1.      All paintings are painted with oil paints and of your choice on board, cotton duck canvas or linen canvas. The first meeting is to discuss and reach agreement regarding the portrait size, medium, background, clothing, accessories, and any other elements to be included in the portrait.  We also discuss where the portrait will hang and any precedent to be followed.

From this information, the final price is determined and a contract of agreement is signed.  A 1/2 deposit is required at this time.

2.       The second meeting may occur on the same day or on another date.  It consists of photographing the subject in a variety of outfits, settings and poses.  Set-up for the photograph takes about an hour, followed by two or more hours of photographing the subject.   

3.      The cost and selection of the frame is separate from the portrait.  Upon request, framing recommendations can be given.

4.      Travel , mileage, shipping, and other associated expenses are additional. These are itemized and billed separately from the portrait.