PORTRAIT COMMISSIONS
Portraiture has always held a special interest for me. My goal is to capture the intangible qualities of the subject in addition to their likeness. I want others to be able to gaze at the portrait and be transported into the moment.
FIGURATIVE PORTRAITS
Figurative language means to depart from a literal use of words; metaphorical. In my figurative paintings the subjects are integrated with their surroundings. Some backgrounds are abstracted; others are landscapes. They dissipate like an intangible thought or memory. This leads to an ethereal and poetic painting that will create a truly unique portrait.
BABY PORTRAITS
Baby portraits are created on a small scale to capture the tiny newness of an infant child. We quickly forget just how little they were.
MONOCHROMATIC PORTRAITS
Monochromatic portraits are created in oil with a limited palette. The effect can be both timeless and nostalgic.
CHARCOAL PORTRAITS
Charcoal is a wonderfully versatile medium. It allows for expressive mark making that compliments the controlled rendering and details of the portrait. Charcoal drawings must be framed behind glass to protect the artwork.
FORMAL COMMISSION
Formal or Corporate commissions create an entirely different experience. It is important to discuss how the subject wants to present themselves as well as anything they may want to include that has personal or professional significance. 
LANDSCAPE COMMISSIONS
Landscape paintings can transport you to a favorite location or inspire a memory of a specific place. A landscape painting also can be a tribute to the memory of a person or people that you associate with that place in the same way that a portrait painting can be.
Commission paintings are priced using a variety of factors starting with a calculation based on the size. Other considerations include the medium, the complexity of the subject, additional elements like the background and special items or mementos. The addition of people or pets will affect the total depending on the complexity and size of each subject. For example, a single full-color portrait that is 18" x 24" would start at $2,975 and 24" x 36" would start at $4,935.
| COMMISSION TYPE | MINIMUM SIZE | STARTING PRICE (USD) |
| Traditional portrait or Figurative - full color in oil |
8" x 10" | $1,220 + |
| Small scale baby portrait - full color in oil |
6" x 6" | $850 + |
| Landscape - full color in oil |
8" x 10" | $720 + |
| Monochromatic portrait - monochromatic in oil |
8" x 10" | $785 + |
| Small scale baby portrait - monochromatic in oil |
6" x 6" | $550 + |
| Charcoal on paper | 8" x 8" | $350 + |
Having artwork created should be a special experience. There are many elements that need to be discussed before proceeding. If you are interested in having a painting commissioned, please call or e-mail so that we may begin the conversation.
520-400-4531
