Bobby Thorpe Portraiture

PROCEDURES AND FEES FOR COMMISSIONING A PORTRAIT

Consultation, Vision, Expectations

There is no charge for the initial consultation. Working together we will discuss the vision and expectations of the elements of the portrait.

These elements include:

• Formal or Informal pose and setting
• Canvas or Wood Panel
• Size (frame not included)
• Background, location, mood, and lighting
• Clothing and Colors
• Where the painting will be hung upon completion.

With the decision to book the portrait, a 50% deposit is required. The balance to be paid on delivery.


Contract Signing

Once we have agreed on the portrait elements, in order to book the artist's time to paint the portrait, a contract will be signed to define the scope of the work and approximate date to be completed. A deposit of 50% of the total portrait cost is due at this time.

A Model's Release will also be signed to allow the work to be used on the artist's website and other media as deemed appropriate by the artist for promoting the work. The complexity of the Portrait determines the amount of time needed for completion. A small portrait with head and shoulders and no detail in the background will take approximately 3 to 4 months. A larger portrait with a detailed background make take up to nine months. Every effort will be made to keep deadlines. However, the primary goal is to create a exceptional portrait. Therefore, additional time may be required to obtain that goal.

Taxes, framing, crating/shipping, and artist's travel are in addition to the price of the portrait.


Photo Session

The photo session can be done at the time of the contract signing or scheduled for a later time if necessary. Multiple photos will be taken with a digital camera and reference photos will be chosen.

The artist may also do a color study at this time for reference in the course of the painting.
The color study will be done in oil or pastel dependent on the choice of medium to be used in the finished portrait.


The Painting of the Portrait

In the artist's studio, the portrait will be started. The complexity of the Portrait determines the amount of time needed for completion. A small portrait of the head and shoulders with no detail in the background will take approximately 3 to 4 months. A larger portrait with a detailed background make take up to nine months. Every effort will be made to keep deadlines. However, the primary goal is to create a exceptional portrait. Therefore, additional time may be required to obtain that goal.


Approval and Delivery

Once the portrait is finished, a digital photo of the piece will be emailed to you for approval. A date/time will be scheduled for delivery of the portrait.

Framing the portrait is extremely important for two reasons. One is for the protection of the portrait itself. The second is to heighten the esthetics of the portrait. The framing costs are not included in the portrait price. However, as a complimentary service, the artist will schedule time to help you with selection of the framing.


Portrait Unveiling Event

Nothing is more exciting than to share a precious moment of our lives with friends, family, and business associates. A Portrait Unveiling is an exciting way to engage others in your life and to share your story. The event can be a simple wine and cheese reception in your home where friends have an opportunity to see the portrait unveiled and to meet the artist or a media opportunity to unveil the portrait with current and future clients in attendance. This can be a great time for promoting your business. The artist will make every effort to attend this event at your request.


Fees

Prices start at $850.00

GUARANTEE

We want you to be totally satisfied with the completed portrait. The artist will work with you to make modifications necessary to meet your requests. If, after making modifications, the portrait cannot be completed to your satisfaction, you will receive a full refund of the portrait price. No refund will be given for travel and shipping expenses required in the production of the portrait. The portrait will be surrendered to the artist or her representative at the time the refund is made. The Model's Release signed with the Contract allows the artist to use the portrait as a sample and in the artist's portfolio, and in any other media the artist so desires for promotion of the business.