The Picture

The photo is very important! In order to get a good portrait I need good pictures. Just consider that the photo will be my guide and my only reference through the process. There are several things to consider when you select the pictures for the portrait. Even that today almost everybody can take nice pictures from their cell phones; professional photos are (almost) always the best option...

If you can get a professional photographer half of the work is done!

In any case here are some tips:

It is important that you select good photos, images that will evoke something special to you. Not always the "deep smile" in the picture is good for a portrait! Also It´s not always required a direct look to the camera. A good portrait is done from good photos but not all the photos can be used for a portrait. The expression, the eyes, the pose, the light...everything counts to make a good portrait. Avoid very small photos and unfocussed subjects. Don't worry for the background. It can be changed. The larger the image size, better! Feel free to send me your selected photos and we will choose together the best one for your portrait. I'll advice you without compromise and explain to you why one image could work and the other don´t... In the case of double portraits different subjects from different images can sometimes be combined in a single painting, but of course it is much better to work from one good single image.

Don't hesitate to contact me for any questions! I'll be glad to answer your doubts.

Size

Every portrait needs its own space and each project is different.

Depending on the composition, which is usually determined by the picture to work from, I choose the portrait format size. Sometimes the model´s expression requires more space around or the contrary. Same thing happens with figures and subject´s poses. I generally use two standard sizes for pastel portrait.

Square shape, head and shoulders are included on it 60x60 cm, and rectangular, half body, 40 x60 cm.
The larger standard size is 50x70 cm, usually full-body portrait. If you need special size please inform in advance.
The oil portrait paintings are more diverse in size. The most common standard sizes are: 40 x 60 cm or, 50 × 70 cm. In both cases, if you need a specific or different size please notify me in advance. I did the same thing if I think that the image requires.

Delivery

Once the portrait is finished it is sprayed with a professional Pastel Fixative that will preserve the painting for the years to come.

Then it is well protected for the transporting.

It can be mailed in cardboard cylinders.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Prices 

Each portrait is different and requires a different approach, amount of work, size, medium, etc.
This is why there is no fixed price list.
All commissions are priced individually.
Please feel free to send me the pictures you are considering and I´ll write you back as soon as possible to give you a price (and all the related informations) based on your idea, requirements and needs.

In most of the cases no payment is made in advance but at the end of the process. Once the portrait has been reviewed and approved by the client.

This makes a special trusting relationship between me, the artist, and you, the client.
It also gives me the freedom of creating the painting and works as a guarantee for my customers.