Fees and Procedures
Fees
If you would like to receive information about a special commission not on the list below, feel free to contact me by phone or email address shown on the left. All commissions require a 50% deposit before starting painting.
I accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Alternatively, I would be happy to set up a payment schedule for you. Satisfaction is guaranteed on all paintings.
Please note that I do not ship outside the U.S.
Procedures For Portraits
I will be happy to work from your good clear photo. I prefer to meet with the subject to get sketches, notes, photos, etc. whenever possible.
Suggestions for Commissioning a Portrait
What to Wear and the Setting
There are no hard and fast rules; however, avoid garish colors and loud prints. Neutral tones such as black, brown, white, cream, burgundy and beige will not be tiring to the eye. Also, choosing clothes with a classic style will insure that your portrait will not later look dated. For children, Strasberg type clothes are very popular for children`s portraits. You can check out some of their clothing selection at
Strasberg Children
Consider your lifestyle and where the portrait will hang in making the choice of a formal or informal look. Though outdoor portraits are normally considered less formal, there are some that are actually quite formal. Conversely, an indoor portrait could be quite casual. It`s a combination of factors, including the clothing, setting, and character of the subject.
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Fees - All commissions require a 50% deposit.
Pricing listed is for simple background
Custom background may be commissioned with additional fee.
Pricing listed is for one figure. Each additional figure is 80% additional of original cost of one figure.
Local travel no additional fee. Extra charge for long distance travel and accomodations.
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Portrait Pricing
Portrait pricing begins at $2000.00
Please call for pricing of your particular commission.
Pricing does not include Indiana sales tax when applicable.
Portraits are done in realistic size unless commissioned otherwise.
Portrait options and pricing are discussed at the time of commission.