THE PURPOSE OF THE PAINTED PORTRAIT
Portraits are clear reflections of the ones we love for the enjoyment of the present and visual pieces of genealogy for future posterity. They can be tangible memories of fleeting childhood or of the timeless beauty of the aged. Portraits do something that is hard to duplicate. The artist lays every brush stroke while remembering the personality of that person, thus, painting substance and breath into the painting.
OIL PORTRAIT FEES
Head and shoulders . . . . . . . . . $3500
Sizes from 8 x 10 to 14 x 18
Three-quarter figure . . . . . . . . $6000
Full figure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8000
Sizes from 20 x 30 and larger
- Commissions of adults are also available.
- Expedited portraits add %20 to the price.
- Out-of-state travel is paid by the client.
- Shipping/framing are paid by the client.
PORTRAIT COMMISSION PROCEDURE
A portrait by Molly begins with a meeting between the artist and the client to establish the size and feel of the painting and to familiarize herself with the personality and characteristics of the child. A photo session allows her to infuse the child’s distinctive essence into the painting. Together Molly and the client choose those photographs most suitable for creating a beautiful portrait. Over the proceeding months the client receives images of the portrait inprogress. Before portrait completion, a final sitting from life is preferred.
ARTIST STATEMENT
When you look at a child, you see their spirit. A painted portrait is unequaled because it is one human’s interpretation of another through the medium of paint. As I am painting a child’s portrait I remember their smile, the way they shine, the jokes they tell and the way they talk. As the artist, I am constantly aware of my role as the bridge between the child, the photograph, and the final portrait. I put the child into the painting.
- Molly Williams
IF YOU ARE READY TO START THE PROCESS OR HAVE QUESTIONS
574-383-9339 [email protected]