Celebrate the Life
of a Loved One


Each portrait is created to celebrate the personality and importance of each child or loved one. I create charcoal, pastel, tempera, acrylic and oil portraits.


Charcoal Portraits on Strathmore Toned Gray, Toned Tan, or Natural White Paper.


Select a subject for portrait commission:

  • Children's Portrait (3 mos-10)

  • Pastoral Portrait (bust and half length)

  • Memorial Portrait (of loved one passed)

  • Individual or Group Portrait (Group Portrait rates are per face)

  • Pet Portrait (bust and full length, image must be reviewed for half-lengths)

Charcoal Sizes and Pricing:

  • Bust – 9" x 12" – $199 + tax & shipping (if applicable)

  • Half Length 11" x 14" – $259 + tax & shipping (if applicable)

  • Full Length 18" x 24" – $299 + tax & shipping (if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE:
-Available on tan, gray or white fine art paper depending on availability.
-Additional charges may incur based on complexity of portrait. For example, if the subject is wearing glasses braces, complex patterns, facial hair, multiple wrinkles which take more time to complete.
-Sizes may be modified by request. Larger sizes or custom cut sizes may incur additional charges. Smaller sizes do not mean less work or less cost. Often smaller sizes are more difficult to work with, as details can be very tedious. If you purchase a particular size and want to downsize, please be aware the cost is the same. If a size needs to be cut, additional charges will incur.
-Charcoals can be completed within one (1) week of scheduled start date. Variations in completion dates may occur depending on project edits. Times may vary with size and content.*


Acrylic Portrait Paintings


Acrylic Sizes and Pricing:

  • Bust (head to shoulders)20"h x 16"w – $550 + tax

  • Half Length (head to waist, with hands)28"h x 22"w – $750 + tax

  • Full Length (head to toe)36"h x 24"w – $950 + tax

PLEASE NOTE:
-Available on stretched canvas. If you want your portrait on a different surface you will need to specify and understand that additional charges may incur.
-Additional charges may incur based on complexity of portrait. For example, if the subject is wearing glasses braces, complex patterns, facial hair, multiple wrinkles which take more time to complete. Also if a background image is asked to be included. Busts and Half-lengths do not include a background except a solid or gradient coloring. Full-lengths however do include a background. If you want a different background than what is pictured please specify, send an image of desired background. There is an additional cost for background changes.
-Sizes may be modified by request. Larger sizes or custom cut sizes may incur additional charges. Smaller sizes do not mean less work or less cost. Often smaller sizes are more difficult to work with, as details can be very tedious. If you purchase a particular size and want to downsize, please be aware the cost is the same.
-Acrylics can be completed within one (1) to two (2) months. Variations in completion dates may occur depending on project edits. Times may vary with size and content.*

Oil on Stretched Canvas Sizes and Pricing:

  • Bust (head to shoulders)20"h x 16"w – $850 + tax

  • Half Length (head to waist, with hands)28"h x 22"w – $1200 + tax

  • Full Length (head to toe)36"h x 24"w – $1500 + tax

PLEASE NOTE:
-Available on stretched canvas. If you want your portrait on a different surface you will need to specify and understand that additional charges may incur.
-Additional charges may incur based on complexity of portrait. For example, if the subject is wearing glasses braces, complex patterns, facial hair, multiple wrinkles which take more time to complete. Also if a background image is asked to be included. Busts and Half-lengths do not include a background except a solid or gradient coloring. Full-lengths however do include a background. If you want a different background than what is pictured please specify, send an image of desired background. There is an additional cost for background changes.
-Sizes may be modified by request. Larger sizes or custom cut sizes may incur additional charges. Smaller sizes do not mean less work or less cost. Often smaller sizes are more difficult to work with, as details can be very tedious. If you purchase a particular size and want to downsize, please be aware the cost is the same.
-Oils can be completed within three (3) to six (6) months. . Variations in completion dates may occur depending on project edits. Times may vary with size and content.*

*Completion of paintings is determined from start date. Longer wait times may occur depending on your project's start date on my calendar.

**More sizing options are available upon request


Book your project today!


Descriptions:

Bust - Choose profile view, full face view, or 3/4 view. Focuses on subject's head and top of shoulders with little background, emphasizing subject's facial expression.

  • Profile View - Depicts face's physical form from a side view angle.

  • Full Face View - Depicts full face describing every detail, sometimes slightly angled.

  • 3/4 View - Mid-way between profile view and full face view.

Half Length - Upper body from waist up, with hands and some supporting background, focusing on facial expression combined with personal hand gesture characteristics.
Full Length - Full body, including background giving some contextual significance to portrait. (Full length portraits can include items in background that are significant to the subject, i.e. a piano, tricycle, fishing items, musical instrument.)

Process:

  1. Please fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation with the best time to call, or call my business line.

  2. During our phone consultation we can determine what you need and whether to move forward.

  3. If you are commissioning a children's portrait, please note that I prefer to meet with you and the child and photograph the child personally.

  4. For reference photos, please provide a signed release from the photographer.

  5. To book your project a 50% deposit must be submitted along with a signed contract to hire (this can be emailed with electronic signature).

  6. Project will be scheduled on calendar and started on calendar date. You can expect to see your project finished within the timeframes listed above after the start date.

  7. Delivery of your project or schedule a reveal party.