Commission a Portrait
Thinking of commissioning a portrait?
It all begins with your desire for a portrait painting. What kind of portrait would you like? A personal portrait, a corporate portrait, or a family portrait…? Maybe you want to create warm memories of a deceased loved one or commission a portrait as a gift…
Working Together
Getting in touch with Elizabeth, via telephone or email, is the first step to beginning your portrait project.
To hone in on the your vision for your portrait project, Elizabeth will gather visual information about your portrait through conversation, photography and perhaps paint sketches from life. If you are unsure of the composition or pose, she can guide you through the process and make suggestions.
Elizabeth prefers to paint from her own photos and references although working from your own photography is sometimes possible, depending on the photo.
You will receive regular progress photos throughout the process to verify that the artist is in line with your desires.
Pricing
Portrait commissions are priced after individual requirements have been discussed. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure the commission and cover materials, with the remaining 50% payable on completion.
Fees start at AU$700 for 30 x 30 cm, and are scaled according to size, specifically requested backgrounds, complex clothing, and inclusion of additional figures.
Fees do not include the associated travel costs to sittings.
Painting from Photographs
In some circumstances, Elizabeth can paint from photographs alone, if the quality is suitable. Although she prefers to take her own reference photos to work from when posible, she can also paint from clients’ photos, particularly if the sitter is unavailable for a sitting (deceased, living overseas, etc.).
Prices for portraits painted directly from supplied photos start at $500.
The paintings below were created from clients’ photographs, old and recent.
