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"William
Bouguereau after his self portrait" 14.75" x 18" Oil on Belgium
linen: by MARIA TUMA |
To order your portrait: I will come to your home or office where I require only two, up to 2-hour sessions with the subject that is to be painted. The first session is a consultation on how the subject is to be portrayed in the portrait. Questions of formality, clothing, background and the actual size of the painting would be addressed at this time. The second meeting, consists of a preliminary photography session, where the artist will photograph the subject in several different poses. During this session the final composition will be discussed. There will then be another photo session- if necessary of the agreed upon pose. After the preliminary photo session, a copy of the selected photo to be used will be given to the client along with an exact price quote for approval. Upon approval a 33% deposit is required. Completion of a portrait may take up to 3 months for a single person, depending on size. Before the actual painting is shipped to the client, a photograph of the completed portrait will be sent to the client for approval. I will then return to his studio where I will begin to paint the actual portrait. All portraits are done in a traditional 3/4 to life size format. Prices are a base estimate and may vary depending on the complexity of the background and surrounding elements.
Framing, shipping, and travel expenses for the artist are the responsibility of the client.