The portrait process begins with a discussion of the wishes of the client and includes topics such as pose, clothing and backgrounds.
A photo session is scheduled. Photos are taken and the session may take up to 2 hours. A follow up session may be required. Although I prefer to take the photographs myself it may be necessary to work with photos you have on hand which would be ok.
In the studio I make preliminary drawings from the reference photos showing the pose and backgrounds etc. as discussed. These drawings will be delivered or emailed to the client for selection and approval. A final sketch will be delivered or emailed to the client for approval or adjustments.
The finished drawing is presented at the final meeting and if everyone is happy the remainder of payment is accepted.
PRICES
head..................................................$1000.00
head & shoulders..............................$1,250.00
half figure.........................................$2,000.00
three-quarter figure...........................$2,500.00
full figure..........................................$3,125.00
TERMS
~The artist will provide an unframed portrait(s) in colored pencil.
~ A 1/3 non-refundable deposit is required when details of the portrait are agreed upon.
~ Full Payment is due upon completion of portrait.
~The fees listed are for a single-figure child portrait. Additional figures increase the fee by 85% for each figure. Elaborate detailing in clothing, pets, additional objects and specific background settings will increase the fee.
~Add 30% for adult portraits.
~Subtract 20% for animal portraits.
~There are additional charges for larger sizes. Normal size portraits are generally in the 14 x 18 to 16 x 20 in. range, depending on content.
~Upon completion of the portrait, the buyer has 10 days to return the work for minor changes at no additional cost.
~The artist's work is excluded from any warranty conditions should the portrait be exposed to harmful sunlight, weather or otherwise damaging environment.
~Any and all sketches (color / black & white) and photography are the sole property of the artist unless other arrangements are agreed upon.
~The portrait does not become the collector's property until it is completed and paid in full.
~Framing, travel expenses and packaging/shipping costs are additional.
~The entire process of creating the portrait, from initial discussion to delivery, will require one to three months.
EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
Two of my portraits, 'Jordan' and 'Hannah', have been accepted into The Portrait Society of Atlanta's Spring exhibition at the Marietta Cobb Museum. The exhibition will run from April 7 thru June 9, 2007.
Two of my portraits, 'ABBY' and 'MADDY', have been accepted into the AFAL juried exhibition at the DeFoor Gallery. The exhibition will run from March 8 thru April 1 2007.
My portrait 'JORDAN' won 1st place at the Atlanta Arts Center, WINNERS CIRCLE' exhibition, Jan. 2007.
My drawing 'DREAMS' won Honorable Mention at the Atlanta Arts Center, 'HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS' exhibition Dec. 2006.
My portrait 'ELLIE' won 1st place at the Atlanta Arts Center, 'SYNCHRONICITY' exhibition, Nov. 2006.
Two of my portraits, 'JON' and 'MOLLY', have been accepted into a juried exhibition at the
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta Georgia. The exhibition will run from Jan. 13 thru March17 2007.
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