Photos and studies for reference
For your convenience, I prefer to work from photos to avoid the hassle of hours of sitting for the subject. I prefer to use my own photos but can work from your photos as long as they're not protected by copyrights and are sufficient for reference purposes.
A meeting will be scheduled for a time and place where I may take photos and make study sketches if necessary. Once you agree on a general composition, the painting or drawing process can begin. If you wish, I can provide images of the painting or drawing in it's current state via email so you may provide input on the direction of the painting or anything you wish to have modified. During the course of the painting, I may require additional photos and studies. If that happens, I will contact you to arrange a time to gather further study references.
Before the piece is declared finished, I will contact you and you may view the painting or drawing in person or photos can be sent via email to ensure satisfaction of the final product. Once the piece is approved, delivery will be arranged. As mentioned above, the remaining balance is due upon approval and delivery of the painting.
For portraits in oil, varnish can be applied for no extra fee* after 6 months** to give the painting a deeper and richer surface quality. Not only will it make the painting look better, it will also protect the surface of the painting to add years of life to your investment.
A portrait takes an average of one month to complete but may vary due to the complexity or medium of the portrait. For example, a portrait painted in oils will take an average of a month while a charcoal drawing or watercolor painting may be 2-3 weeks.
Contact Jeremiah for any other questions or concerns.
*shipping and handling fees or travel fees may apply
**6 months is the suggested drying time for oil paintings before applying varnish.
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