PRICING AND QUICK LO-DOWN (for those that hate to read).
I have a 23 year sale history that I honor, and NEVER ONCE have I raised my prices. Not even through 9/11 or Covid.
$1500/PER PERSON ~$850/PER ANIMAL
—YOU SEND PHOTOS (OR I TAKE THEM)
—TOGETHER WE CHOOSE THE IMAGE, SIZE, PRICE of your painting
*PRICE IS DETERMINED BY DETAIL (not just by size)*
—non refundable HALF UP FRONT via CASH, ZELLE, VENMO & BALANCE IS DUE ON COMPLETION (plus SHIPPING if applicable)
—I USE UPS, AND I SHIP INSURED FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE PAINTING.
—MONTHLY PAYMENTS ARE ALSO AN OPTION
Here’s the longer version of working with me…
For the last two decades, I have, primarily, the commissioned portrait to thank for my livelihood.
This is a job that I have always loved—first with pencils as a child and then uncompressed charcoal as an adolescent. From age 15 until now —I’ve been using this deliciously, glorious-colored grease called oil paint.
I get to do a job that I love! But something that’s ALSO true?
It is HAAAARD.
Still. Yes. After decades of painting, I now SEE more, which means I have to paint more. And the older I get—the heavier my arms feel, and the more my back and feet hurt like never before. (I was a Div I college soccer player—I know body pain!).
I take what I do very, deeply seriously. I’ve posthumously painted my own little brother, my soulmate hubby, my heart cat, dear friends that have passed, angel children gone too soon. I’ve also painted celebrities in scenes of movies just too visually-tantalizing not to give in to the opportunities. Sometimes I paint people that I find so beautiful I simply have to celebrate their beauty.
I work from reference photos. With photography, I can capture light doing its ever-changing, miraculous things —and then I get to be a part of those moments that are just mind-blowingly beautiful and equally fleeting.
I’ll have you message or email me a handful of your favorite photos, and we’ll talk quickly about what makes which of them most paintable. If I’m painting someone no longer Earthside, I will happily choose from the photos that you provide.
If it IS an option, a photoshoot could be our best bet. This can be attempted by you, done by a pro, or be shot by me. It will add a small fee to the job if I am your photographer. (Around $200)
Once we have images to choose from, we will agree on an image and a size AND A PRICE —together.
*I charge mostly by level of detail, rather than strictly by size. It comes down to labor intensity.
*Way over-sized works will be more expensive (canvases that size are more much more expensive, more materials are used, and I’ll need to spend far more hours at the easel).
I do have a 20+ year sale history for most of the subject-matter that I paint, and can make comparable guesses where necessary. I will continue to honor the amazing people that have supported me all these years–and honor you, as well as our subject matter.
PORTRAITS OF PEOPLE start at $1500, and go up with detail (like teeth visible, braces, tattoos, paisley shirts, etc).
PORTRAITS OF ANIMALS are roughly $850. BUT!!! I do not charge the same amount for a close-up of a black cat’s face (eyes in a dark void)—as I would for a brindled boxer-dog flexing it’s muscles in the long shadows of golden-hour sunset. I’m very reasonable, and again–I adjust the general price by the level of detail needed.
PAYMENT:
I PREFER TO GET HALF OF THE BALANCE UP FRONT which allows me to go buy materials, and to brainstorm comfortably on your project.
THEN WHEN THE PAINTING IS DONE, I COLLECT THE BALANCE AND THE SHIPPING AMOUNT (if applicable).
I DO OFFER A MONTHLY-PAYMENTS OPTION INSTEAD TO MAKE BUYING ART MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE!!! I mean, time really does fly. If you were paying a bit each month—before you knew it—I’d owe you something amazing.
One last thing in here:
*We can absolutely work out any reasonable scenario you’ve got, and most likely come up with a do-able solution. (Like working beneath the ceiling price of your art budget, just for example—or arranging small monthly payments). I’m super easy to work with(!)
I got’chu. 🙂