Portraits unframed, 50% non-refundable deposit holds your place on my calendar.

        Prices do not include sales tax (WA).  Balance on account is due at the time of final acceptance/completion. Traveling expenses and shipping added outside the Greater Seattle and Dallas/Fort Worth areas.   25% will be added for each additional subject. Prices can change without notice.  Deposit insures price.

Commission Procedure

       During the first meeting. all the important elements of the portrait are discussed. It is important at this meeting to determine the subjects lifestyle and interests so that they may be included in the planning of the portrait. Other elements discussed in this first meeting would include setting, mood, lighting, and dress. From that information a photographic session or sessions are planned.

       Photographs from these sessions are used as a guide to determine just the right pose, look, and feel for the portrait. What might be a beautiful pose to the artist, might be actually uncharacteristic of the subject. Once the correct "look" is determined and recorded photographically, the painting stage can begin. If needed, a small study is produced which shows the client all the elements to be used in the final rendering of the portrait.

      As the painting unfolds, the reference photos act as a guide. It is the artist’s intent to create not only an excellent likeness, but more importantly, to capture the intangibles which convey the subjects personality, energy, and spirit. The portrait is completed when all parties agree and are happy with the final rendering.