The Process

• First of all, we talk. We have a casual conversation about the possibilities of you having me handcraft a very special painting for you and/or your family.

• Often several conversations take place, before moving forward

• Matters discussed:

• I will be working from a photograph back in my studio
  

• Will I be doing the photography or will you be providing a photograph
  

• Number of people in the painting

• Possible sizes of the finished painting

• Style of the painting

  • Classical background

  • Outdoor setting

  • Environmental setting, maybe your study or great room
    

  • Architectural setting, my favorite

• Clothing for people in the painting

• Framing possibilities

• Museum type lighting or other lighting

• Time frame to complete the process

• We discuss my commissions
  

• If we agree in principle, I prepare a simple written agreement

• Then I'm commissioned (paid) according to our agreement.

  • Either I plan the painting based on the photograph you provide, or

  • We fly or drive to your home or other location to do the photography

  • We review the possible sets and the clothing selected and make adjustments as needed. Then the photography session(s) begin.

  • We review the images together and make the final selection for your painting.

• Then my wife and I return to our home, where I begin your Masterpiece.

• Details on time frame and delivery method will be as we mutually agree