Portraits of children

Children grow so quickly and are constantly changing; capture a fleeting moment of childhood with an heirloom portrait. Photographs will be used for most or all of the process; children have a hard time sitting still! Optimally, photos will be taken by the artist. 

 

Posthumous portraits

A posthumous portrait preserves cherished memories of loved ones who have passed on. For portraits of those who are no longer with us, it is possible to work from photographs, when agreed upon with the artist.

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Photo process

Photographs are taken at the client's home. The artist will travel to the client's home with photography equipment to take photographs to be used as reference for the final painting. The equipment used will include a camera and a lighting set-up. ​

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Sizes

Sizes of final works are to be agreed upon between the client and the artist. 

Paintings

• A head and shoulders of one person can range from 8" x 10” to 16 x 20"

• A three-quarter painting (including hands) of one person begins at 16 x 20"  

• Larger paintings will vary and will be determined by the artist and client

• Sizes for paintings with multiple people can also vary and should be determined by the artist and client

Drawings

• A head and shoulders of one person can range from 8" x 10” to 11" x 14"

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Contract and Procedure

Once details of the subject(s) and size of the final painting or drawing have been agreed upon, a contract will be presented and signed by both parties, setting out the terms of the final painting and the payment schedule. The payment will be delivered in three parts. The timeline is outlined here:

• First: at the signing of the contract, the client will pay a non-refundable deposit, for a third of the total payment. This deposit covers materials and initial costs. Photographs will be taken at this meeting, or at an appointment to follow. If time and circumstances permit, the artist will sketch one or more studies. 

• Second: a second non-refundable third of the total payment will be paid at the delivery and approval of a small study of the final painting, to be presented to the client, or when a study is not required, photographs are approved. This study will establish final decisions for composition and color. The artist may provide two studies to choose from, with variations on pose and /or background color.

• Last: a final payment*, the remaining third, is paid upon completion and delivery of the painting. At this point, the client may request changes. 

  • *The client has the right to refuse the final painting if they are dissatisfied, in which case they will be released of obligation to submit the last payment. 

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​Fees

Pricing is variable depending on the size and complexity of the artwork, and will be determined between the client and the artist. To inquire about pricing, contact Chantal with details about your proposed artwork here. 

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Timelines

The time allotted for the entire process, from start to finish, will be agreed upon by the artist and client, and included in the contract. The allotted time will start from when photographs  and/or a color study (if needed) are approved.

 

Framing

Frames and framing services are not included in the total cost of the painting. The artist is happy to assist the client in picking out a frame, and, if the client desires, can deliver the final painting in the frame. The cost of the frame can be paid separately by the client directly to the framer, or can be paid to the artist upon delivery. The cost of the frame, if billed additionally by the artist, is non-refundable.

 

The frame can be ordered to be ready at the same time as the painting, though waiting to see the final artwork is recommended.

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Ready to find out more and start the process?   Contact Chantal! 

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