Human portraits

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Head and shoulders:

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10" x 12" = £1,250     (25.40 cm x 30.48 cm) 

12" x 16" = £1,500     (30.48 cm x 40.64 cm)

14" x 18" = £1,750     (35.56 cm x 45.72 cm)

16" x 20" = £2,000     (40.64 cm x 50.80 cm)

 

Half length and larger from £2,750. Postage costs are extra to these prices.

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The increase in sizes reflect the width of the shoulders and corresponding length of chest and arms downwards. This results in more labour on a greater surface area. Whilst these sizes show the area in which the subject appears, the total area of the canvas is larger to account for framing.

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I use fine linen canvas and a range of oil paints, including Michael Harding oil paint.

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When deciding on the location you will place the portrait, please consider:

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Shape and size
- shape (i.e. square or rectangle)

- size of the framed picture in relation to your wall space

- size of the subject on the canvas in relation to your wall space

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When considering the colour scheme of the portrait you want, please consider:

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The colours on the painting in relation to the place where the painting will be displayed

It is worth considering the background colour of the canvas in relation to the colour of the frame, and your wall/ house decor. This is an easier task than you think - just let me know the colour scheme and I am able to advise. By default, background colours of a subject are dark (which helps the subject "pop" out of the canvas). Lighter colours and also background subjects in the reference photograph are also possible, such as wallpaper/ sky etc.

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When providing a reference photo, please consider:

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Light

A picture taken in natural light is best. Ideally this would be a picture taken by a professional photographer, but I am able to work with images you send and give feedback on these in terms of suitability and what else is needed.

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Any required changes to the image

I am able to consider for any alterations that you require.

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How to commission:

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The process involves a number of stages:

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1) Please send an email so we can openly engage in relation to what you are seeking. I am happy to chat on the phone also if preferred. There is no pressure whatsoever at this stage to commission from me - it is merely a preliminary discussion to see if I am able to offer what you require. Your art is something to cherish in terms of sentiment and monetary value; the commission has to be right for you.

2) On the basis of an agreement then a (non-refundable) deposit is payable (via secure means).

3) Work on the commission commences and I provide you updates to show you my progress (your feedback is welcome).

4) I show you the finished work to gain final approval, then the remaining amount is payable.

5) The commission is securely packed for transit and sent via tracked postage to its new home.

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Postage​

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Postage costs vary and depend on the carrier. Due to the size of a canvas when flat, it is more cost efficient to post unstretched and rolled up securely in a padded tube. An unstretched canvas (i.e. one that is not stretched taut on a frame when painted on) is cut straight from the canvas roll and temporarily fixed flat to a board to be painted on. It is important to remain exclusively by either a stretched or unstretched canvas, because paint may crack when the canvas loses or gains its stretch. Hence, a painting painted directly on a framed canvas has to be sent in the frame, which is not very cost-efficient postage. An unstretched canvas can still be framed untaut or attached to a board.

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