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COMMISSIONED PORTRAITS

Creating a commissioned portrait is a very individualized process. First, you begin by sending me photos. Be sure to see my website page "To Order" for information about choosing good photographs. After I see your photos and we have plenty of conversation about your wish list, I can then give you a pretty accurate estimate. There is some room for tailoring the project to suit your budget. Once we've agreed on the "what", the "when" and the "how much", I will then create a detailed color sketch for you. At that point you give me all the feedback you like on likeness, color, style, or anything else. Once I tweak it to your satisfaction, then I go on to do the final print or painting. When it's finished, I will email you a scan, at which point you may still be able to request minor changes. I enjoy the collaborative aspect of commissioned work. When it's personal and meaningful to you, it's more fun for me.

The time frame for completion varies, but I can usually accommodate your deadline (if there's a birthday for example) as long as I have a few weeks' advance notice. If time is short, I can create a personalized gift certificate that you can present to the recipient.

Pricing for Portraits of People

Prices start at about $500 for a pencil or charcoal drawing , and go into the $3,000-$4,000 range for a very large oil portrait. A block print-style painting like the "Ian Cowles" print would average about $1,000. A pastel like the little girl with the ponytail would average about $600.

Pricing for Pet Portraits

Pet portraits start at about $400 for a charcoal drawing, and to up into the $3,000 range for a block print like "Scout", on my website. A block print-style pet painting like "Molly the Bassett" might average around $1,200. It could be less with a simpler background and fewer colors. The prices vary a lot because every project is unique and varies in complexity, size, quality of your reference photos, background detail, etc.

Pricing for House Portraits

Prices start at about $800 for a pencil or charcoal house portrait and go up to several thousand for a large detailed block print with seven or more colors. Watercolor averages $1,500, block print-style paintings average in the $2,000 range.

Pricing for Logo Design

Prices start at about $500 for a very simple logo, and might go up to $2,000 for a logo that incorporates a custom illustration, similar to those on my "Logos" page.

Please contact me by phone (585)288-1089 or email for further discussion.