Commissioning A Portrait

 

I look forward to working with you to create a piece of art that you will enjoy for years to come. Please contact me via email on gawells@use.startmail.com with your requirements. 

 

I create portraits using soft pastels with the best lightfastness ratings and only heavy weight acid-free papers with excellent archival qualities.

 

 

Prices:

Upon my acceptance of your commission I will require payment of a 50% deposit with the balance due on completion, before delivery. Deposits are non refundable except in the unlikely case where I have to cancel your portrait, whereby I will refund your deposit in full.

 

Sizes are based on drawing size, not paper size. Your painting will be within the paper area to allow a margin of paper around the edge for framing.     

The guide below shows rough estimates of my pricing. The guideline is rough because although prices are based on portraits with one head and shoulders in the portrait, there are many options that may change the price. For example, I typically charge an additional 25% of the base price for each additional person or animal to be included in the portrait.  I'm always happy to negotiate and to talk about other sizes and shapes, however I will not accept a commission for pieces smaller than 11"x14".  

               

11" x 14"   $1100

16" x 20"     $1600

18" x 24"    $2000

24" x 30"    $2600

24" x 36"    $3200

 

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Source Photos:

I ask for good quality, clear photographs with high resolution. Digital is preferred but I will be happy to work with hard copies.

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My style is very detailed and based on realism, I will be very honest with you if I do not believe it will be possible for me to work with a photo you provide. ​​

 

 

Contact me:

Email me on gawells@use.startmail.com if you'd like to discuss having a portrait of any of your favourite people or pets.

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My mailing address is: 

P.O. Box 355

Munfordville, KY 42765

USA

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