Commissions
A custom portrait of a loved one or beloved furry companion is one of the most treasured gifts you can give, to yourself, or to someone else
If you are thinking about commissioning a portrait, here are the first three step
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Think about the space you want to hang your portrait. What size would feel right for that area? The most popular sizes for single subject portraits tend to be 16x20", 20x20" and 18x24". For 2-subject portaits18x24", , 22x26, and 24x30" are the most common.These sizes are well accommodated most areas of your home, and work well with most reference photos.
2. What feeling do you want your portrait to have?
Do you want it to be refined and posed, like a professional photo, or do you want a more spontaneous or natural feel, like you are capturing an unguarded moment ? Often imperfect and unguarded moments make the most moving portraits.
In choosing photo references, it's best to have a number of options so I can get a real sense of your beloved person or pet. I will suggest the look and photo that I think will work best for the feeling you want to capture.
Occasionally, a family may only have grainy or low-resolution photos, and I have been able to help with that! In those cases, the portrait will look a little less crisp and have an artsy look, which folks have really loved Together, we will communicate about the possibilities and find the right photo for your vision and my abilities.
3. What is your time-frame?
I have a queue of portrait commissions almost all of the time, which is 4-9 months long or longer on occasion. However, it is often helpful to have the waiting period, because many of my clients want to make payments over a number of months, pushing their delivery date out.
Occasionally, I can accommodate a special event or memorial. If you have something like this, let's talk to see if we can make it work. In general, it's best to plan 6-12month in advance of the reveal or gift so that I can give your portrait the attention and care it deserves.
Pricing
Pricing as of September 2024. All prices include shipping in the continental United States, additional charges for shipping to Canada and worldwide. The most common sizes are pictured, but unusual sizes and larger sizes available.
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