Portrait Fees & Procedure

Fees:
Head portrait - 11x14 - $950
Head and Shoulders - approx. 16"x20" to 20"x24" - $1500
Half Length (may include hands) - approx. 24"x30" to 30"x40" - $2,500
Three-quarter length - approx. 30"x40" to 36"x48" - $3500
Full Length - approx. 36"x48" to 40"x60" - $4500
*fees quoted are for single sitters

Procedure:
People are simply too busy for the hours of sitting it would require for a formal portrait and this is an impossible task for children.
It is because of this that it is necessary for me to spend some time (1-3 hours) with a subject in a setting of their choice. During this time, I will take approximately 100 photos using different lighting, poses and settings. I may also do sketches and/or a small color study. From this opportunity, I also learn about the subject through discussion and observation. Understanding the spirit of a person is crucial to a successful portrait. I believe this technique gives me the necessary information needed to create the desired portrait.
I will consult periodically with the client throughout the process to ensure the portrait is what they have envisioned.
The portrait is complete not only when I am satisfied with the personality and likeness of the subject, but more importantly when the client is.
Terms:
Add 50% for each additional subject in same portrait
Addition of pet - $500
Lace and Ornate clothing - $750
Non refundable deposit of 30% the ccost of the portrait is required upon acceptance of the commission.
Prices effective March 1, 2003.

Not included in price:
Framing*, shipping/crating and sales tax.
*I will personally frame all portraits before local* delivery for presentation purposes, but the frame is not included in the price and if you want to choose your own frame, I will remove the frame after the initial presentation.
*shipped works will arrive unframed

*Note: Before I agree to do a posthumous portrait, it is necessary for me to view the available reference material to be certain I can produce the quality of portrait you deserve.

*If you are interested in a portrait but don't particularly like my style, there are many fine portrait artists at www.portraitartist.com who could be of assistance. I encourage you to review their work and take advantage of their services.