Is the frame included?
Ultimately, it depends on the agreement or sales details, however generally speaking it’s like this: Oil portraits: The frame in not included in the quoted price. I can purchase a frame [...]
Ultimately, it depends on the agreement or sales details, however generally speaking it’s like this: Oil portraits: The frame in not included in the quoted price. I can purchase a frame [...]
The entire process usually takes between 4 and 6 months to complete. I make every effort to accommodate any deadline if possible, but portraits are not created overnight. The time required varies [...]
No, absolutely not. My paintings are original creations of paint and canvas or charcoal and paper. Although I do often work from reference photos, as well as life sittings, the art is created [...]
Yes, for a posthumous painting, I must work from existing photos — preferably the more photos available the better. I then try to learn some of the history of the subject through the client, or [...]
I work closely with the client throughout the process. The client has the opportunity to review sketches before painting begins. Toward the end of the process, we work together on the final [...]
If necessary, I can usually paint from client photos. In some cases, such as posthumous portraits, I have to depend on existing photography. However, I prefer to use my own photography for [...]