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Please contact the artistto commission a portrait
(see Portrait Fictions Series for examples of completed commissions) Contact the Artist to discuss your ideas and / or set up photo session or studio visit . Each portrait is a unique and personal work of art, and is also a collaboration between artist and client. Prices will vary based on size , level of detail and subjects. I very often do multi-canvas paintings when portraying siblings ( avoiding ownership squabbles) , so that would also factor into pricing. The completion time will also vary based on the above factors, but an example of a time frame and price for a large 60" x 40" dyptick ( 2 canvas oil painting) could take up to 2 months and cost between $4,000 - $8,000. The commission schedule entails basically 5 steps: 1) Initial discussion. 2) Photo session. 3) Detailed colored rendering ( usually three concepts). 4) Acceptance of concept ( which could involve several more renderings) sign off on idea and submit deposit of 20%( non refundable). 5) Balance due upon completion.