Commission Dave to paint a portrait

Portrait type

Approx Size

In Pastel

In Oil

Head and shoulders

20" X 24"

£400

£900

Half Length (may include Hands)

24" X 30"

£600

£1400

Three-Quarter Length

36" X 24" - 48" X 30"

£750 - £1000

£1800 - £2450

Full Length

 48" X 30" - 60" X 36"

£1000

£2450 - £4000

House Portraits

 from 16" X 20"

In pastel or Watercolour

from £300

From £600

* Pastel Portraits are limited to size because of the size of pastel paper available

* All Portrait sizes start at a minimum of 20" X 24"

* Travel expences and Framing are not included in the price

* All Portrait commissions will require a 30% non-refundable deposit prior to start of painting

* For each additional person in the portrait add 60% of the price

* Other sizes are available, contact Dave for details

* Commissions usually take two to three months from start to finish

* Prices for groups are available upon request

 After your initial inquiry, Dave will contact you and discuss your requirements and questions about the portrait. Dave will advise you in choosing the subjects clothing, pose and setting, working with you to ensure that the painting will be a classic portrait.   

The first meeting is scheduled as a sitting/photography session at your convenience. This first session can take place in Dave's studio or at your home, office or other mutually agreeable location. This session will take about two hours, during which Dave will make a preliminary sketch/colour study from life and take photograpic reference to allow Dave to proceed in his studio after the session has finished. 

 Upon receipt of the deposit the painting will then be started, In his studio Dave will start to create the painting through drawings and colour studies. During this period, Dave will develop details of the compostion.

 Once the portrait is completed Dave will forward a photo of the painting for the clients approval or arrange another meeting with the client.

Following final approval, and payment of the balance, arrangements are made for delivery of the completed portrait ready to be displayed for years of pleasurable viewing.