Neal Slaten first meets with the client at the client’s location or some other mutually agreeable location. This meeting lasts about three hours, if the portrait is to feature only one client. Additional time is needed for additional subjects. At this meeting, the artist discusses portrait size, clothing, pose and the client’s expectations about the portrait. During this first meeting, photographs are also taken by the artist. When a sitting is not convenient, it is necessary for the client to provide photographs to the artist. From these photographs, decisions are made about the preferred pose and expression and other characteristics to be included or highlighted including the right background for the portrait. The client then selects a photograph or photographs as the basis for the portrait.
When client and artist agree with all aspects of the portrait, Neal completes the portrait in his studio in two to three months. When the portrait is very near completion a color digital image is sent to the client. There is further discussion about alterations that may be requested by the client. Ideas for framing may also be discussed. The finished portrait is usually shipped to the client, although the artists may deliver it personally when distance is not prohibitive.
PORTRAIT PRICING
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Head & Shoulders |
12 x 16 inches |
$400 |
Half Length |
24 x 32 to 30 x 40 inches |
$800 |
Three-Quarter Length |
30 x 40 to 36 x 48 inches |
$1800 |
Full Length |
40 x 60 or larger inches |
$3000 |
All travel, lodging, framing, crating and shipping expenses are in addition to the prices listed above. Detailed clothing, backgrounds or animals to be quoted. Portraits delivered in approximately 2 - 3 months from initial sitting/photography session.