The goal of both the portrait artist and the client (Patron) is the creation of a painting which is pleasing, captures the likeness and personality of the subject, and is able to stand on its own merits as a work of art.



On the average it will take two to three meetings to produce a quality portrait. The first meeting can be either at the subjects or the artist’s home. Or a place of the client’s choosing. The process starts with getting acquainted and learning your ideas about the portrait. I learn about the subject's interests and personality. This is the time we talk about the setting, the props, and if a pet should be included. I encourage your participation in this creative process. A series of photographs are taken. This photo session takes approximately 1 ½ hours. Additional hours may be requested, but not required, to complete the study of the subject.

At the second meeting, a sketch of the final painting is presented for the patron’s critique. Sometimes, additional photos are taken at this time.

Upon completion of the portrait, a meeting is arranged for the final viewing and critique and framing is decided upon. Delivery of the portrait will be arranged upon completion of the framing. Posthumous portraits can be created using available photographs



A deposite of 25% is due at this time, with the remainder at delivery of the painting.

Patron agrees to pay for all expenses related to the completion of the portrait, which includes travel accommodations, shipping and sales tax where required.

The portrait becomes the possession of the client upon the payment of the balance.
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Commissioning A Portrait
Procedure
Laurie Shanholtzer
Portraits and Pastels
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