COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT is arranged by appointment. For an appointment
please call 407-294-1109 or send an email to info@oilportraitsforyou.org It is an
abundant pleasure to serve you
PORTRAIT PROCEDURE
(1) CLIENT CONSULTATION & DEPOSIT: A personalized client consultation is
arranged to discuss in detail any portrait you may desire to have painted. Once an
agreement to proceed is reached, a 30% deposit is collected and your portrait is
scheduled. No other money is usually due until a portrait is completed.
(For a LIST of PORTRAIT FEES click here.)
(2) INITIAL PREPARATION ACCOMPLISHED AT A SUBJECT'S LOCATION:
Mike prefers traveling to a subject's location to meet with them there and accomplish
the initial preparation for a portrait in 1 to 3 days.
please call 407-294-1109 or send an email to info@oilportraitsforyou.org It is an
abundant pleasure to serve you
PORTRAIT PROCEDURE
(1) CLIENT CONSULTATION & DEPOSIT: A personalized client consultation is
arranged to discuss in detail any portrait you may desire to have painted. Once an
agreement to proceed is reached, a 30% deposit is collected and your portrait is
scheduled. No other money is usually due until a portrait is completed.
(For a LIST of PORTRAIT FEES click here.)
(2) INITIAL PREPARATION ACCOMPLISHED AT A SUBJECT'S LOCATION:
Mike prefers traveling to a subject's location to meet with them there and accomplish
the initial preparation for a portrait in 1 to 3 days.
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PAINTING THE SUBJECTS FROM LIFE: The single most important ingredient in Mike's portrait
procedure in order for him to produce for you his best efforts, is spending a few hours with a
subject and painting color reference studies of them from life. When a subject is available there
is simply no substitute for painting them from life.
procedure in order for him to produce for you his best efforts, is spending a few hours with a
subject and painting color reference studies of them from life. When a subject is available there
is simply no substitute for painting them from life.
(3) MIKE RETURNS TO STUDIO TO PAINT WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE SUBJECT: Next, Mike
returns
to the studio, to assemble the acquired reference materials and to arrange any additional lighting and props. Actual
work on an oil portrait in studio usually takes 1-3 months. In most cases Mike is able to complete the portrait without
need of any additional painting time with the subject.
(4) WORKMANSHIP, PERMANENCY OF PIGMENTS, support and ground are of the finest materials available.
Portraits are completed using Mike's established working method, distinctive style, and proven creative talents.
(5) COMPLETION, APPROVAL, & FINAL PAYMENT: The completion date and delivery date of a portrait are
dependent upon the size, number of subjects, and complexity of the painting. Most oil portraits of one subject up to a
half-figure size of approximately 30" x 36", that, includes a subject's hands, are completed and ready for delivery in
approximately 2 to 4 months from the date that Mike first photographs and/or paints the subject from life. Schedules
and completion dates are as close
to promised as humanly possible.
Evaluating a portrait: When you commission a portrait, Mike's working method and individual style assumes that your
portrait will, most often, be viewed and evaluated from an appropriate distance.
Approval & Final Payment: Once a completed portrait is approved, the remaining balance owed is usually due in full.
returns
to the studio, to assemble the acquired reference materials and to arrange any additional lighting and props. Actual
work on an oil portrait in studio usually takes 1-3 months. In most cases Mike is able to complete the portrait without
need of any additional painting time with the subject.
(4) WORKMANSHIP, PERMANENCY OF PIGMENTS, support and ground are of the finest materials available.
Portraits are completed using Mike's established working method, distinctive style, and proven creative talents.
(5) COMPLETION, APPROVAL, & FINAL PAYMENT: The completion date and delivery date of a portrait are
dependent upon the size, number of subjects, and complexity of the painting. Most oil portraits of one subject up to a
half-figure size of approximately 30" x 36", that, includes a subject's hands, are completed and ready for delivery in
approximately 2 to 4 months from the date that Mike first photographs and/or paints the subject from life. Schedules
and completion dates are as close
to promised as humanly possible.
Evaluating a portrait: When you commission a portrait, Mike's working method and individual style assumes that your
portrait will, most often, be viewed and evaluated from an appropriate distance.
Approval & Final Payment: Once a completed portrait is approved, the remaining balance owed is usually due in full.
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DAY ONE: 2 to 3 HOURS OF PHOTOGRAPHY & SKETCH WORK:
Prior to beginning any photography or sketch work, Mike prefers to first
simply visit with the person he's painting for a brief time. Next, photographic
reference images are taken of the subject, either by the artist or under his
direction, and initial sketch work may proceed as well. Often times while on
location Mike will share a few of these reference images with the client and/or
subject in order to receive their valuable input and to help them have a better
visual idea of the eventual design and pose of their portrait.
DAY TWO / DAY THREE: PAINTING THE SUBJECT FROM LIFE FOR 2 to
3 HOURS: Once a pose is decided upon, Mike then spends 2 to 3 hours
painting color reference studies of the subject from life. In the tradition of
the Masters, this aspect of Mike's portrait procedure -- spending a
few hours with a subject painting color reference studies from life --
is considered the single most important step in order to provide you
with his best efforts. When a subject is available, there is simply no
substitute for some painting time from life!
Prior to beginning any photography or sketch work, Mike prefers to first
simply visit with the person he's painting for a brief time. Next, photographic
reference images are taken of the subject, either by the artist or under his
direction, and initial sketch work may proceed as well. Often times while on
location Mike will share a few of these reference images with the client and/or
subject in order to receive their valuable input and to help them have a better
visual idea of the eventual design and pose of their portrait.
DAY TWO / DAY THREE: PAINTING THE SUBJECT FROM LIFE FOR 2 to
3 HOURS: Once a pose is decided upon, Mike then spends 2 to 3 hours
painting color reference studies of the subject from life. In the tradition of
the Masters, this aspect of Mike's portrait procedure -- spending a
few hours with a subject painting color reference studies from life --
is considered the single most important step in order to provide you
with his best efforts. When a subject is available, there is simply no
substitute for some painting time from life!
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